About
The Customs bus stop, situated near the village of Alyfada on Lesvos, serves as a practical transit point for travelers moving through this part of the island. Its name likely reflects proximity to a local customs or border-adjacent facility, a reminder of Lesvos's long history as a significant crossroads in the northeastern Aegean, positioned just a short distance from the Turkish coast.
As a stop on the island's public bus network (KTEL Lesvou), this point connects passengers traveling along the coastal and inland routes that link the broader Mytilene area with surrounding communities. Visitors arriving by ferry or exploring the island's eastern reaches by public transport will find this stop a useful waypoint when navigating the local bus services. Schedules vary by season, with more frequent departures during the summer months to accommodate the influx of visitors; travelers are advised to check current timetables at the KTEL bus station in Mytilene or on the operator's website before planning their journey.
For those exploring Lesvos without a rental car, understanding the bus network's stops along this corridor is essential. The area around Alyfada offers a quieter slice of island life, away from the busier tourist centers, making this stop a gateway for visitors keen to experience the more unhurried rhythms of the eastern Aegean. Taxis are also available in the broader region for those needing onward travel outside bus operating hours.
Before you go
What to expect
This is a functional roadside bus stop on the eastern edge of Mytilene, named for its proximity to a nearby customs facility — a quiet nod to the island's position just off the Turkish coast. Buses pause here on routes threading through the coastal communities east of town. It is a practical waypoint rather than a destination, most useful for travellers moving through without a rental car.
Best time to visit
Buses run year-round, but frequency increases from late spring through early autumn when summer timetables are in effect.
How to get there
The stop sits roughly half a kilometre from Mytilene's centre — an easy walk or a very short taxi ride from the ferry port.
Details
Type: bus_stop