Lesvos travel guide
Everything you need to reach Petra and explore the island at your own pace — with practical routes, local landmarks and beaches we genuinely recommend.
Getting to Petra
Petra sits on the north coast of Lesvos. Most guests arrive through Mytilene, then cross the island by road through olive groves and mountain villages.
By air
Fly to Mytilene International Airport (MJT). Petra is about 60 km away; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by taxi or rental car.
View on mapBy ferry
Ferries arrive at Mytilene from Piraeus and Chios. From the port, Petra is around 1 hour 10 minutes by road.
View on mapAcross the island
A rental car gives the most freedom. Taxis and seasonal buses also connect Mytilene with Petra; check the latest timetable before travelling.
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Places worth exploring
Petra is a relaxed base for northern Lesvos, while the island's landscapes and villages reward a few unhurried day trips.
Molyvos & its castle
Just 6 km from Petra, Molyvos has cobbled lanes, stone houses and a hilltop castle overlooking the Aegean.
View on mapPetrified Forest
A UNESCO Global Geopark near Sigri, with fossilised trees and an excellent natural history museum. Allow a full day.
View on mapKalloni salt pans
One of Greece's best birdwatching areas, especially in spring when flamingos and migrating species gather in the wetlands.
View on mapAgiasos village
A mountain village known for traditional pottery, woodcarving, narrow streets and chestnut forest walks.
View on mapBeaches near Petra and beyond
From easy family swimming to quiet coves, the north coast offers a different beach for every mood.
Petra Beach · 2 minutes
The easy everyday choice: sand and fine shingle, shallow water, sunbeds and cafés within walking distance of your room.
View on mapAnaxos · 5 minutes
A broad sandy beach with calm, shallow water and waterfront tavernas — particularly comfortable for families.
View on mapEftalou · 20 minutes
Clear water, smooth pebbles and small coves beyond Molyvos, close to the island's historic thermal springs.
View on mapSkala Eressos · day trip
A long volcanic-sand beach on the west coast with a laid-back waterfront, best combined with Sigri and the Petrified Forest.
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Make Petra your base for Lesvos
Stay close to the beach and village life, then explore the island in your own time.