Lesvos Ports
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Ports of Lesvos Island, Greece
This page shows all the major ports on the island of Lesvos.
Mytilene
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Mytilene (Μυτιλήνη) is a large and busy harbour and also one of the most polluted in the Aegean, with raw sewage discharged at the very spot where yachts are moored. Recently, however, the harbour has been refurbished, with the bollards and moorings rings repainted and new water and electricity points installed along the quays (operated by a pre-paid card system). Local yachts moor, sometimes three deep, along the E quay opposite the port police office. Visiting yachts currently moor alongside on either the N or W side of the harbour. This is a considerable improvement on the former arrangement, whereby the harbour was full of commercial vessels and visiting yachts had no choice but to anchor moor (the bottom here is soft mud and some anchors tended to plough through it). The berths here are sheltered from all except southerly winds, in which an uncomfortable swell develops, but are very noisy with constant traffic and smelly during the summer months. A better if more costly alternative, especially in unsettled weather, is the new marina of Mytilene Marina, which offers 222 berths in a quiet residential area at the S end of the town and is secure in all conditions. The town of Mytilene itself is a wonderfully alive one. There are terrific pastry stores, and a wonderful market place. The restaurants on the SW of the harbour are popular and have good fish.
Mytilene is a port of entry. The Customs and Coast Guard officials tend to be more bureaucratic than in any other harbor that I have been in Greece (--Istioploos). Sometimes the Coast Guard demands that you contact them before departure on VHF channel 12. If you use the W harbour entrance to enter the marina, you will usually avoid their attentions.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1999 --Istioploos
- June 2011 --Athene of Lymington 14:55, 26 June 2011 (BST)
 Mytilene harbour prior to the refurbishment |
 The Traditional Caïque Faneromeni in Mytilene Harbor |
Plomari
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Plomari (Πλωμάρι) or Plomarion is the ouzo capital of the world. Here is the factory of the Barbayianni ouzo which has an outlet. It is located on the S coast of Lesvos. The harbor provides good shelter from the meltemi but with easterlies and southerlies there is bad swell. The bottom is sand and rocks, good holding if you avoid the rocks. Moor stern-to or alongside the quay wherever there is space. If alongside, the port police will charge extra.
Caution:: There are some large rocks near the quay, just below the surface, watch very carefully as you are backing to the quay.
The Bachus restaurant, on the NE of the harbor has very good food. Also the Platanos Taverna in the town (under a huge plane tree) is worth a meal. Fuel is available from a station about 500 m up the road E of the harbor, but you have to cart with jerry cans. There is a water outlet by the park, but you cannot connect it to a house, you have to carry. Free wifi is available on the quay from the Municipality of Plomarion.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1995 --Istioploos
- September 2009 --Athene of Lymington 10:17, 23 September 2009 (UTC)
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Port Sigri
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Sometimes one forgets that even a town can be peaceful and can have wonderful places to visit while maintaining your privacy. Sigri (Σίγρι) is such a place. Sigri is at the SW corner of Lesvos. It is protected from the W by Meganisi or Sigri Island and surrounded by wonderful pristine beaches. There are many secure nearby anchorages. With the meltemi it is best to anchor under the lee of the castle on the S of the town at 6 m. There is a reputation of bad holding but I have never had any trouble here. To be prudent check the anchor with a snorkel.
With southerly winds it best to anchor N of the castle just off the entrance of the small fishing harbor in depths about 7-5 m. Good holding on mud. Alternately, you can go to Faneromeni N of Sigri Bay. Another wonderful totally isolated cove is further N is Cape Petrinos.
Caution: It is better to enter and exit Sigri Bay during daylight and via the S channel between Sedhousa Island and Cape Sigri. The N channel should only be used by relatively shallow draught yachts and in settled conditions, as there are minimum depths of 4.5 metres at the southern end.
There are not many facilities at Sigri but what it lacks in facilities it more than makes it up in natural wonders. This is the place to visit the famous Petrified Forest both in the mainland at Meganisi. The restaurants here offer surprisingly sophisticated food. The new Museum of Natural History within the town is very interesting.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2008 --Athene of Lymington 17:05, 9 May 2011 (BST)
- August 2011 --Istioploos
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 Sigri Castle |
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 The Cove of Faneromeni near Sigri |
Mithimna
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Mithimna (Μήθυμνα) or Methymna or Molivos (Μόλυβος) is a small harbor on the NW coast of Lesvos. It is a picturesque harbor and the village of Molivos, about 10 minutes up the hill, is also very picturesque. Unfortunately it is one of the most touristically developed areas in the island. The harbor provides excellent shelter throughout the year. At most times, there is space on the quay for about eight yachts on anchor moor or just four if rafted up alongside. It is best to anchor moor unless the harbour is very quiet. Both fuel and water are available on request and there are electricity points along the quay.
Warning: The Coast Guard here is very diligent in collecting the harbor dues and checking the yacht's papers.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2006 --Istioploos
- September 2009 --Athene of Lymington 10:26, 23 September 2009 (UTC)
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Petra
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A small harbor on the W coast of the island and S of Mithimna. It provides excellent shelter from the meltemi.
Skala Mistegno
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A small harbor on the E coast of the island.
Panagiouda
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A small and shallow harbor on the E coast of the island. It is good alternative to the Mytiline harbor.
Anchorages
Please see Lesvos Anchorages
Local Weather
Please see Lesvos
Charts
Please see Lesvos
Radio Nets
Please see Lesvos
Lesvos is a large island with several harbors and anchorages. The approaches to Lesvos are straightforward except when approaching Sigri where it is preferable to use the S channel, even when arriving from N, unless the conditions are very settled (there are minimum depths of 4.5 metres in the N channel).
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
The only port of entrance in Lesvos is Mytilene. If entering Greece it is advisable to contact the Coast Guard (Limenarchio) on VHF channel 12. The Customs and Coast Guard officials tend to be more bureaucratic than in any other harbor that I have been in Greece (--Istioploos). Sometimes the Coast Guard demands that you contact them before departure on VHF channel 12. If you use the W harbour entrance to enter the marina, you will usually avoid their attentions.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Services and Repairs
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
Only minor.
Marine Stores
in Mytilene.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- in Plomari there is a gas station about 500 m E of the harbor (you have to carry)
- In Mithimna directly from the pump
- in Mytilene there is a garage on the road near Mytilene Marina
- Water
- in Mytilene there is a faucet under the statue of Sappho. There is also water at all berths in Mytilene Marina
- in Plomari there is a faucet at the entrance to the little park
- In Mithimna there is an outlet for a hose by the quay
- Electricity
- in Mytilene on the town quay and at all berths in Mytilene Marina
Things to do Ashore
Please see Lesvos
Routes/Passages To/From
Please see Lesvos
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
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