Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Komninaki str)
Bobiras fills up as the night goes on. Great small plates, ouzo and atmo-
sphere to spare.
Hotspot
BAR
(waterfront; 10am-3am)
Along the far end of the waterfront where the big bars domin-
ate, little Hotspot stands out for its cosy interior and great mix of sounds.
Briki
CAFE, BAR
( 11am-2am)
Briki is the name of the little brass pot for making Greek and Turkish cof-
fee, but this friendly hole-in-the-wall serves a bit of everything.
Shopping
North Aegean Shop
FOOD, DRINK
( 22510 26918; Pavlou Kountourioti 21)
Next to Paradosiaka Bougatsa Mytilinis, this shop
sells traditional products such as Greek sweets, with unusual varieties involving water-
melon, olive and nuts.
Sfetoudi Bookshop
BOOKS
( 22510 22287; Ermou 51)
Sells good maps from Greece's leading Terrain and Anavasi
map-makers. Also stocks books on Lesvos.
Information
The long-distance bus station is beside Irinis Park, near the domed church. The local bus
station is opposite Plateia Sapphou. The airport is 8km south along the coast. ATMs line
the southern waterfront. Free wi-fi is in most cafe-bars.
Bostaneio General Hospital
( 22510 57700; E Vostani 48)
EOT
( 22510 42512; Aristarhou 6; 9am-1pm Mon-Fri)
which handles trips and tours to Turkey.
