Ferries from Ayvalik to Mytilene (Lesvos)
The sea crossing between Ayvalik and Lesvos is temporarily not in operation by ferry operators connected to NetFerry.
Ayvalık is a small port on the northern Turkish coast, overlooking the Aegean Sea. The port is located in the city center and provides connections to the Greek islands, mainly from the port of Mitilini on Lesbos, during the summer. The Mitilini-Ayvalik ferry is very popular with holiday makers. In the port area you can find services such as cafes and bars. The port also hosts private yachts and boats because of its safe harbor, which has allowed a large commercial area to develop.... [More information]
Address: 150 Evler Mahallesi, 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Turkey
Directions: Google Map @ Ayvalik, port
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]