Cruises from Molyvos
Molyvos, or Mithymna, is a town on the Greek island of Lesbos, mid-way between the Dardanelles and large Turkish port of Izmir. Though just 10 km off the mainland Turkish coast, this is one of many Greek islands in the east of the Aegean Sea. The island’s history is ancient, and filled with mythology, occupied by Greek dynasties, Romans, Arabs, and Turks. On approaching the port The Castle is seen to dominate, with its squarish vertical walls, and lit up brightly by night, the local version of Athens’ Acropolis. Read more
From the castle one overlooks the red clay roofs of the village and across to the bay’s still waters. The castle presents magnificent views.