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Mytilene ΜυτιλήνηCity guide: what to see, eat & how to get there
Lesvos' lively port capital, home of ouzo and a huge castle.
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Things to see
- Mytilene Castle
- Ouzo museums
- Petrified Forest (west Lesvos)
Local food
OuzoSardines of Kalloni
Restaurants in Mytilene →Getting there
Mytilene Airport; ferries from Piraeus
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What is Mytilene known for?
Lesvos' lively port capital, home of ouzo and a huge castle.
What should I see in Mytilene?
Highlights include Mytilene Castle, Ouzo museums, Petrified Forest (west Lesvos).
What food is Mytilene known for?
Look for Ouzo, Sardines of Kalloni.
How do I get to Mytilene?
Mytilene Airport; ferries from Piraeus
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