With an ambience more like that of a big mainland city than a Greek island port, Mitilini isn't to everyone's taste. Your first impression is likely to be one of noise, and traffic. Commercial development has resulted in a modern generic beachfront; the only signs of a more auspicious past are the cathedral dome and the considerable remains of a hilltop castle. Still, once you leave the paralia, there's little or nothing in the way of amenities for tourists, which can be refreshing for those who enjoy seeing how others actually live. In the vicinity of Ermou (the market street), Mitilini's crumbling ocher alleys contain a mix of traditional coffeehouses, artisans' studios, ouzeries, stylish jewelry shops, and stores selling antiques and clothing. Although good restaurants are notably absent in the town center, a few authentic tavernas lie on the outskirts of town.
Mitilini Travel Experiences
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Ayvalik and Bergama ruins
Ayvalik is an old Greek Ottoman village set around a small sheltered bay looking toward the Greek island of Lesvos. The guidebook s... Continue reading »
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Farm on Lesvos
So we are finally in Greece! The trip we took to get here was ridiculous and long! We had to take a 4 hour train from Rome to... Continue reading »
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The Ancient City of Pergamon
July 28, 2008Pergamon (Matt)Note: Because we are seeing so many different places in Turkey with this hop-on-hop-off bus a... Continue reading »
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Troy sans Brad Pıtt
OK so I havent even seen the movıe. And I have trıed TWICE to read Homer`s The Ilıad and The Odessy. And twıce I have placed... Continue reading »
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Mad dash to freedom
So today was insane! Yesterday (Sunday) after we left Mytilini we decided to take a walk to the beach by our farm for the afternoon... Continue reading »
