Night view of Mytilene city
The petrified forest natural history museum in Sigri
A beach near Plomari
Mytilene's ancient theatre
The Petra monastery
Molyvos (Mithymna)
The fortress of Mytilene
Visitors information
Welcome to the Visitors Information pages
The quick guide and the links below will help guide you to various areas of useful information to students, staff, visitors and conference guests that are new to the University and Lesvos in general. For further information not listed here, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Quick guide: maps & directions
University location
The Campus is located approximately 4 km south of Mytilene, the capital city of Lesvos island, and is easily accessible both from downtown and the Odysseas Elytis airport. Please view our map page for further information and downloadable material.
Arrival to Mytilene, Lesvos island
Arrival by plane: The Odysseas Elytis international airport (code MJT) has several daily connections to Athens and Thessaloniki. Direct charter flights from UK, Germany, Spain and other countries can be also used, however they are usually available during the summer period.
Arrival by ferry: Multiple ferries to Mytilene depart from Piraeus port, Athens, and run all year round on a daily basis. Ferry services also operate from Thessaloniki & Kavala (northern Greece), however visitors are strongly encouraged to consult their travel agency for availability and timetables.
Getting to the Campus
Public transportation: Public bus services are linking directly the Mytilene city centre (map) with the Campus. Bus services connecting Mytilene and the Odysseas Elytis airport can also be used, however these may require a further 5-minute uphill walk to the University Hill Campus.
Travelling by car: The Campus is approximately a 10-minute drive both from Mytilene centre and the Odysseas Elytis airport; several car rental services are available to visitors.
Travelling on foot /by bike: The Campus is approximately a 40-minute walk or a 15-minute bicycle ride from Mytilene city centre. Extra caution should be paid across the coastline driveway, due to traffic, regular crosswinds and limited sidewalk space.
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Further information & useful links
Notice
The information regarding commercial services and external links on the visitors information pages are offered as a convenience. The Department of Marine Sciences does not endorse the services mentioned, nor is it in any way responsible for the accuracy of information or the reliability of the services offered.