Useful Information

• Capital of Lesvos Island: Mytilini
• Population of Lesvos Island: Approximately 90,000
• Standard Time Zone: GMT +2 hours
• Electricity:The Greek electrical current is 220 volts. There are two plugs that are in use; the Southern European two-pin plug and the round three-pin plug.
• Official Language: Greek (Most locals have good command of the English language)
• Religion: Greek Orthodox is the main religion
• European Union: Greece entered the European Union in 1981
• Currency: Euro
• Telephone Country Code for Greece: + 30
• Healthcare: There is one hospital located in Mytilini town.
Nearby pharmacies and doctors’ offices are available in Petra and Molyvos.
• Banks and Post Offices: Petra and Molyvos have a variety of banks and ATM machines and a post office.