Lesvos, Mitilini : Profile

Location

Lesvos is a large, green, fertile island, less dependent on tourists than most others. It has two major sheltered natural harbours, Kolpos Kallonis and Kolpos Yeras, as well as the port of entry, Mitilini. There are also ports at Mithimna (on the north coast) and Sigri (on the west coast).

Docking

At Mitilini, moor in the inner harbour on the North or East sides, but beware of the soft mud which can allow some types of anchor to drag. Shelter is good, but to avoid the swell in strong southerlies, move to the SW corner of the harbour.

Weather forecast (in English) is on VHF channel 01 at 0600/1000/1600/2200hrs UTC

Port Authority & Coastguard can be contacted on VHF channel 12 or Telephone +30 (0)253 71307

Mitilini Harbour
Lesvos, Greece
Proceed to SSE corner of inner harbour to clear customs. Electricity and water available on N side of inner harbour (phone 097 3466540)

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