Polichnitos
Pocket-sized village on the central south coast of Lesbos, facing the Bay of Kalloni, Polichnitos has a handful of cafés and restaurants and several historic churches for a settlement its size, with mountain views in the surrounding area. The village holds protected-settlement status and sits within walking distance of the water.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population2,667
- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 21 km13 mi
Polichnitos: quick answers
Where is Polichnitos?
Polichnitos is in Λέσβος, Λήμνος, Greece, about 77 km48 miles in a straight line from Chios.
How do you get to Polichnitos?
The nearest airport is Mytilene (MJT), about 1 hr 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Polichnitos?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is December, with about 116 mm4.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Polichnitos?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants, 8 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Polichnitos?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Mytilene, Loutropoli Thermis and Plomari.