Cheap Car Rental Lesbos
Merging of vulcanic cones
Lesbos was colonized by the Aeolians, who developed a high civilization. This is the time of the great poets Arion, Alkaios and Sappho from Lesbos, who had great influence on the literature of later centuries. The island is derived from two volcanoes. The original volcanic cones which have sunk two prominent bays were formed, the largest bay Gulf of Kallonis and the smaller bay, the Gulf of Gera. Explore this vulcanic bays by making use of car hire.
Aegean
This is the third largest and one of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea. Thanks to the thriving pine forests and olive groves, the island is green and fresh. From the capital Mitilini run good roads to all corners of the island. If you are considering car rental in Lesbos, book prior to travel at holidaycars.com.
The best beaches to visit by rental car
On the south side you will find the most beautiful beaches. The rocky coastal areas are ideal for snorkeling and diving. Lesbos remained undiscovered for years, but it is now becoming increasingly popular. This is the ideal place for a peaceful holiday and car rental in Lesbos facilitates you to explore the idyllic island to the fullest.
Drive your rental car to Mitlini
Car hire in Lesbos allows you the flexibility to visit all the must-sees. In Mitilini, the town and a former municipality of Lesbos, your attention is immediately drawn to Kastro, the imposing fortress from the Genoese period. Within the walls you will find ruins of buildings from the Turkish period. From the walls you can have a wonderful view over the city and the azure sea. On a hillock in a small pine forest stands the ancient Theatre of Mytilini, one of the largest in Greece during 300-100 BC.
Agiassos
Car rental in Lesbos is recommended if you want to admire cultural heritage as well as the amazing landscape of the island. Agiassos is a village with a Christian church renewed in 1816 and has stunning views of the Gulf of Gera. The shores of this bay are rich in natural beauty. Further in this direction stand on the south coast two villages with beautiful sandy beaches. Plomárion and Vatera. You can easily get there with a rental car in Lesbos.
Mithimna
Public transport is not always reliable in the island. If you want to discover the hidden charms of the island, it's better to rent a car in Lesbos. Mithimna, also called Mólivos, is a picturesque town on a wide bay on the northwest tip. The houses are like giant steps up the steep hill on which a medieval castle built by the Genoese rises.
Discover the hospitable villagers of Petra
Petra is a village 56 km south of Mithimna that is dominated by a huge overhanging rock. Between Mithimna and Petra is a beautiful beach with good facilities. Drive leisurely to a small remote village and watch the whole village helps with the harvest of black olives. You are always welcome to help and the hospitable locals may offer you a glass of Raki.
