Molivos beach
Molyvos Beach (it is also called Mithymna) is located in the north of the island next to the town of the same name. According to legend, Mithymna was the name of one of the daughters of Makareus, king of Lesvos, and the name Molyvos appeared later, during the reign of the Byzantines. The nearest city of Petra is three kilometers away; Mytilene, the capital of the island - about sixty. Every year this resort attracts a huge number of vacationers coming to rest in Greece thanks to the quiet, cozy harbor, picturesque scenery and an abundance of attractions located nearby.
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Beach description
The shoreline of Molivos is narrow but quite stretched out. The beach is covered by pebbles, with sand appearing close to Psinar Bay. The descent is smooth and the sea bottom is good for tourists with children. The beach was awarded with the Blue flag, is equipped with sunbeds and canopies, and there are sports playgrounds.
Those who like "wild" leisure and solitude can rest between the large boulders on the left side of the beach. Be careful and take slippers though, as there are sea urchins there.
Tourists can use various sea attractions, rent a boat or a yacht and visit a diving center. Wind season, which attracts windsurfing enthusiasts, starts in the middle of August.
Despite its crowdedness, Molivos doesn't have any parking problems. You can leave your car in the village or on the parking lot above the bay, with a steep narrow road leading to it.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
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Infrastructure
The fishermans haven situated to the right from the beach is worth a separate story. It is a highlight of Molivos bringing it special charm and unique flair. Here, you can see the everyday life of local people, purchase freshly caught fish and seafood on the market located right on the quay, and enjoy local food in one of numerous taverns.
- Near Molivos beach, you will find the park belonging to the hotel Olive Press, reorganized from an old oil mill, where every guest can have a rest during the afternoon heat, enjoying the dizzying scent of southern herb and coolness of umbrageous trees. The hotel is a complex of massive stone buildings surrounded with a beautiful garden, blooming flower beds, and a large swimming pool. There is a floating restaurant famous for its delicious food.
- Another popular hotel in Molivos situated right near the sea is Delfinia Hotel & Bungalows. As it is seen from the name, tourists are offered rooms in separate bungalows equipped with air conditioners and all the required facilities. The territory is equipped with a large swimming pool with sea water and a beautiful shadowy garden.
- Hotel Molyvos 1 is a small and cozy hotel attracting with its convenient location, nice price-quality ratio, and a picturesque view of the sea and the fortress. Haven is a stone’s throw from it, and center is within the 20-minute walking distance. In spite of this, there are calmness and placidity on the territory, and the silence is disturbed only by the sound of sea tide and the thunderous crackle of cicadas.
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Tourists who prefer to combine a beach holiday with local sightseeing will have something to do in Molivos. You can stroll along its old cobbled streets, make an exciting shopping in numerous souvenir shops and shops, visit a variety of museums and galleries. And the strongest and most hardy is to climb the top of the hill, on which the ancient Byzantine fortress is located. It offers a breathtaking view of the valley and the coast.