Mytilene Lesbos: The Capital’s Castle, Museums and Things to Do

The town and harbour of Mytilene, capital of Lesbos

Mytilene is the capital, main port and lively cultural heart of Lesbos, a handsome town on the island’s south-eastern coast where neoclassical mansions. Ottoman monuments and a grand Byzantine castle reflect its long and layered history. The bustling waterfront is lined with cafes, ouzeries and tavernas, and the paved streets behind lead to museums, churches … Read more

Things to Do on Antiparos: Beaches, Cave and Boat Trips

Things to Do on Antiparos: Beaches, Cave and Boat Trips

Antiparos is small, but it offers more than its size suggests, from sandy beaches to a famous cave. Visitors swim in clear, shallow bays, descend the great stalactite cave in the south, wander the whitewashed town and its Venetian castle, and sail to the ancient sanctuary on the islet of Despotiko. Water sports, walking, sunsets … Read more

Milos in Spring

Milos in spring

Milos in spring brings mild weather, green hills, wildflowers, thin crowds and low prices, with a cool sea early on that warms toward summer. Plan spring tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. Spring is a beautiful, quiet season in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover what spring is like, the weather, swimming, … Read more

Milos in November

Milos in November

Milos in November brings mild but cooler weather, more rain, a cool sea, thin crowds and the real off-season feel. Plan November tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. November marks the start of the off-season in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the weather, swimming, the crowds, the best things to do … Read more

Milos in October

Milos in October

Milos in October brings mild weather, a cooling sea, calm winds, thin crowds and end-of-season quiet. Plan October tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. October closes the season in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the weather, swimming, the crowds, the best things to do and whether October suits your trip. Powered … Read more

Milos in September

Milos in September

Milos in September brings warm sunny days, a warm sea, calming winds, thinner crowds and lower prices. Plan September tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. September is a sweet spot in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the weather, swimming, the crowds, the best things to do and whether September suits your … Read more

Milos in August

Milos in August

Milos in August brings the hottest weather, the warmest sea, peak crowds and the cooling meltemi wind. Plan August tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. August is the busiest month in the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the weather, swimming, the crowds, the best things to do and whether August suits your … Read more