Day Trip to Lesvos Island: Exploring Molivos, Petra, and Local Flavors

Welcome to our day trip in Lesvos! 🌊 Today, we’re setting out to explore one of Greece’s most enchanting islands, Lesvos. In this travel guide, we start our journey by shopping at Ayvalık Duty-Free and then take a ferry to Lesvos. From the historic Molivos Castle and its breathtaking views to delicious Greek dishes, this vlog has so much waiting for you. Stay tuned for car rental tips on the island, the mysterious churches of Petra, and delightful local Greek flavors! ✨
🌍 Introduction & Arrival (0:27 - 2:03)
🔸 Introduction: Today, we’re taking you on a day trip to one of Greece’s enchanting islands, Lesvos. We’ll explore historical sites and savor delightful flavors!
🔸 Ayvalık Duty-Free: Before setting out, we browsed the prices at Ayvalık Duty-Free.
🔸 Ferry Ride: We took a ferry from Ayvalık to Lesvos, enjoying a comfortable journey.
🚗 Lesvos: Trip Preparations (2:04 - 3:02)
🔸 Car Rental: We rented a car on Lesvos from Lesvos Rent a Car to explore the island. Early reservations are recommended!
🏛️ Molivos Village & Castle (4:10 - 10:20)
🔸 Molivos Village: Lesvos’ most popular village, Molivos, greeted us with its historic stone houses, narrow streets, and stunning sea views.
🔸 Sea Horse Cafe: At this seaside cafe, we enjoyed Greece’s famous frappe.
🔸 Molivos Castle: At the top of the village lies this historic castle with a commanding view of the Aegean Sea.
⛪ Petra Village & Flavors (10:38 - 17:45)
🔸 Panagia Glykofilousa Church: In Petra village, we climbed 114 steps to the top of Panagia Glykofilousa Church to enjoy its breathtaking view.
🔸 Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos: We visited another historical church in Petra.
🔸 Women’s Cooperative: We tasted local delicacies like fried zucchini flowers and octopus in wine sauce at the Women’s Cooperative in Petra.
🔸 Gyros Experience: We savored Greece’s famous gyro in Petra.
🚌 Public Transport & City Center (18:58 - 22:32)
🔸 Traveling by Bus: We used the regular bus services between Molivos and Petra for convenient travel.
🔸 Thermi Village: A brief visit to Thermi village allowed us to experience its local atmosphere.
🔸 Mytilene City Center: We explored the bustling city center of Mytilene, enjoying shopping and historical sights.
🔸 Ermou Street: A stroll along Mytilene’s most popular shopping street, Ermou.
👋 Farewell (22:33 - End)
🔸 Farewell: It’s time to say goodbye to Lesvos. After a day full of memories, we’re heading home. See you on our next adventure!
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