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About Lesbos island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy - pebbly beaches of Lesbos island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Lesbos island Best beaches

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Vatera beach
Vatera beach
Vatera beach
Senior friendly

Vatera beach

Vatera 1.8 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
Paralia Charamida
Paralia Charamida
Paralia Charamida
Good for party

Paralia Charamida

Charamida 0.9 km
Good
7.6
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Sand & Pebbles bottom
5.7 Amenities index
Toumpes beach
Toumpes beach
Toumpes beach
Good for Relax

Toumpes beach

Toumpes 0.1 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Pebbles bottom
3.7 Amenities index
Paralia Kagia
Paralia Kagia
Paralia Kagia
Good for party

Paralia Kagia

Skala Sykamineas 0.9 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water
2.7 Amenities index
Plomari beach
Plomari beach
Plomari beach
Good for Relax

Plomari beach

Agios Isidorus 0.1 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
Paralia Melinta
Paralia Melinta
Paralia Melinta
Good for party

Paralia Melinta

Melinda 0.1 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Pebbles bottom
6.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Lesbos island beaches

Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Remote
Remote
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 117 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Lesbos island.

Most beautiful beaches of Lesbos island

Anaxos Beach
Paralia Anaxos

Anaxos Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Anaxos Skoutarou 0.2 km
Xampelia beach
Paralia Xampelia

Xampelia beach
8.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Xampelia 0.1 km
Petalidi beach
Paralia Petalidi

Petalidi beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agios Georgios 1.5 km
Lagadas beach

Lagadas beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Langada 0 km
Gavathas

Gavathas
7.7
Private beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Gabbathas 0.6 km
Lapsarna

Lapsarna
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Pedino 1.6 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Lesbos island

Smkra Smyrnios III beach
Paralia Smkra Smyrnios III

Smkra Smyrnios III beach
8.5
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Greece, Skala Mistegnon 0.3 km
Paralia Molivos

Paralia Molivos
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Greece, Molyvos 0.9 km
Good Harbor beach

Good Harbor beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Kalo Limani 0.2 km
Paralia Tsichranta

Paralia Tsichranta
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Kechrada 0.5 km
Faneromeni beach

Faneromeni beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Sigri 3.4 km
Kampos beach

Kampos beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Greece, Kampos 0.8 km
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Sandy beaches in Lesbos island

Paralia Ag. Ermogenis

Paralia Ag. Ermogenis
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Charamida 0.8 km
Golden sand

Golden sand
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agios Stefanos 1.7 km
beach of Eresos

beach of Eresos
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Greece, Chliara 0.5 km
Parakila beach

Parakila beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Greece, Parakoila 2.2 km
Sigri beach

Sigri beach
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Sigri 0.4 km
Kalloni beach

Kalloni beach
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Greece, Skala Kalloni 0.4 km
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Secluded beaches in Lesbos island

Saint Athanasios II

Saint Athanasios II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Greece, Pedino 3.8 km
Agrias

Agrias
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Greece, Pedino 4.7 km
Paralia Chrousos

Paralia Chrousos
5.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Brown sand, Green pure water
Greece, Tavari 2.5 km
Limani Kapis II

Limani Kapis II
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Greece, Limani 1.2 km
Palios II

Palios II
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Palios 0.2 km
Smkra Smyrnios II

Smkra Smyrnios II
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax, Easy access
Greece, Skala Mistegnon 1 km
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Beaches with shade in Lesbos island

Delfinia beach

Delfinia beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Molyvos 1.2 km
Petra beach

Petra beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Petra 0.8 km
Paralia Tsonia

Paralia Tsonia
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Greece, Tsonia 0.2 km
Akra Agrelios III

Akra Agrelios III
7.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agrilia Kratigou 1.6 km
Tsamakia beach

Tsamakia beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Mytilene 1 km
Paralia Ampelia

Paralia Ampelia
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Greece, Ampelia 0.1 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Lesbos island

Delfinia beach II

Delfinia beach II
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Molyvos 0.2 km
Paralia Efthalou

Paralia Efthalou
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Efthalou 0.9 km
Paralia Ag. Ermogenis II

Paralia Ag. Ermogenis II
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Greece, Charamida 0.6 km
Skala Sikamineas

Skala Sikamineas
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Greece, Skala Sykamineas 0.1 km
Vatera beach V

Vatera beach V
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Agios Fokas 4.2 km
Limena beach II

Limena beach II
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Sigri 3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Lesbos island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is a mix of sand and pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy - pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 92.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Lesbos island is less than 500 meters. 95 beaches are relatively easy to access, 5 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 16 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Lesbos island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Lesbos island's beaches

Mitilinis-Skopelou VIII
10 Kleo Panos

The Peramas Geras windmill is located just outside the Papados settlement of Geras, directly facing the Surlaga tannery. Historically, it was used to grind oak for the tannery's purposes.

Saint Barbara beach no-photo
10 Freddy

The tomato sauce is absolutely fantastic. It's hands down the best I've ever had at a restaurant. The host is incredibly charming and clearly has a deep love for both his restaurant and his tomatoes.

Vatera beach
10 Nate Arvanitis

The beach spans 8 kilometers and is considered the finest and most extensive beach in Lesvos. Although there are several beach bars, there is still ample room for those who prefer to swim without the crowds. Overall, it is a serene location.

Paralia Charamida
6 Lirahma

This beach, situated in close proximity to the bustling city of Mytinini, is just about average. While the water is clear and suitable for swimming, the beach itself is nothing to write home about. It's made up of pebbles, but not the kind that are worth collecting as souvenirs. In fact, the quality of the pebbles is quite poor. Don't expect to sink your toes into soft sand here.

Paralia Kagia
10 Helenora

The service at this beach is excellent, and the food is absolutely delicious.

Plomari beach
10 L Q.

This charming beach is a favorite among visitors, boasting pristine waters that are so clear you can see straight to the bottom. It's conveniently located near both Mytilini city and Plomari Town, making it easily accessible for travelers. The beach is well-maintained and has plenty of amenities, including sunbeds, umbrellas, and showers. Additionally, there are a variety of top-notch tavernas and restaurants to choose from, ensuring that visitors can enjoy a delicious meal after a day in the sun. Plomari itself is a picturesque and peaceful town that's perfect for a relaxing vacation, and it's also the birthplace of the world-renowned ouzo drink.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 11 beaches in the island, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 33°C and water up to 23.5°C in July. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 11°C and water to 16.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Lesbos island? In total there are 117 beaches and the most popular is Anaxos Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Lesbos island

Tarti beach

Tarti beach
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Greece, Tarti 0.2 km
Plomari beach

Plomari beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Greece, Agios Isidorus 0.1 km
Vatera beach

Vatera beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Greece, Vatera 1.8 km
Ammoudeli beach

Ammoudeli beach
5.9
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Plomari 0.3 km
Kanoni beach

Kanoni beach
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Pyrgi Thermis 0.2 km
Pathos beach

Pathos beach
5.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Evaggelistria 0.1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Lesbos island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Lesbos island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 117 beaches in total, of which about 8 can be called high-rated.

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