Lesbos - Wikipedia Lesbos or Lesvos (Greek: Λέσβος, romanized: Lésvos) is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea It has an area of 1,633 km 2 (631 sq mi), [2] with approximately 400 kilometres (249 miles) of coastline, making it the third largest island in Greece and the eighth largest in the Mediterranean
Lesbos - World History Encyclopedia Lesbos, a Greek island located in the eastern Aegean, had several prosperous city-states which thrived from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine era Switching many times between independence, Persian and Greek control, Lesbos was often a victim of its geographical location on the edge of the Greek world
Lésbos | Greece, Map, Sappho, Facts | Britannica Lésbos, largest island after Crete (Modern Greek: Kríti) and Euboea (Évvoia) in the Aegean Sea It constitutes a dímos (municipality) and a perifereiakí enótita (regional unit) in the North Aegean (Vóreio Aigaío) periféreia (region), eastern Greece Mytilene (Mitilíni) is the chief town of the island and seat of a Greek Orthodox bishop
Lesvos Greece – Complete Island Guide - Discover Greece With castles, noble mansions, olive groves and countless beaches, Lesvos – the North Aegean island famous as the home of ouzo and a world-famous petrified forest – is one of the most welcoming holiday spots in Greece
Things to Do in Lesbos - Tripadvisor Things to Do in Lesbos, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 50,885 traveler reviews and photos of Lesbos tourist attractions Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June We have reviews of the best places to see in Lesbos Visit top-rated must-see attractions
Guide To The Island Of Lesbos, Greece – Lesvos Guide Lesbos Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty, and friendly locals The island offers a captivating Greek experience with its authentic towns, delicious food, and historical sites
Lesvos Greece: Travel Guide 2025 | Greeka Lesvos (also known as Mytilene) is a beautiful island in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea It is one of the largest Greek islands and a popular destination for family vacation or relaxing holidays off the beaten tourist trail Thanks to its close distance to Chios island, it is also a great base for island hopping!