Ferries from Turkey to Mytilene (Lesvos)
The sea crossing between Turkey and Lesvos is temporarily not in operation by ferry operators in partnership with NetFerry.
Lesbos is an island that has been famous since ancient times both for its natural beauty and for being the birthplace of the poet Saffo. The island is characterized by two very deep gulfs that form natural ports, which in ancient times aided maritime and commercial development. History The history of Lesbos is linked to the remarkable cultural activities that occurred on the island, which is thought to be the birthplace of the archaic Greek lyric poetry and the famous poets of that time, namely Alceo and Sappho. At that time, in the seventh century A.C. culture was spread through these t... [More information]