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Molyvos Castle

Lesvos  >  Greece

Castle on rocky hillside overlooking sea and nearby Turkish coast

Added* by Steve Stokes
Most recent update 29 lipnja 2025
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Description

Molyvos Castle, also known as the Castle of Methymna, is a medieval fortress perched atop a hill in the village of Molyvos. Around the castle you can spot several birds like Senegalska grlica, Sivi Ćuk, Kukuvija, Kukmasta Ševa and Vjetruša.

Details

Access

Molyvos Castle is located in the village of Molyvos (also known as Mythimna) on the northern coast of Lesvos. You can park right next to the castle or walk to the castle from the village. Press P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

City/village

Conditions

Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

Top 5 birds

Senegalska grlica
1. Senegalska grlica
(Streptopelia senegalensis)
Sivi Ćuk
2. Sivi Ćuk
(Athene noctua)
Kukmasta Ševa
3. Kukmasta Ševa
(Galerida cristata)
Kukuvija
4. Kukuvija
(Tyto alba)
Čiopa
5. Čiopa
(Apus apus)

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