Visitors say
Very good, too bad they don't have category c I would go there, unless they have obtained it and I don't know about it. Both instructors are very good
Professionalism, consistency, excellence. An exemplary driving school with excellent services and a pleasant learning atmosphere for the prospective driver.
About
Driving School Kaldis is a local driving instruction service situated near the village of Alyfada, in the quieter inland reaches of Lesvos. For visitors relocating to the island, expats seeking to convert their license for Greek roads, or locals taking their first steps behind the wheel, a driving school like Kaldis provides an essential practical service that connects people to the island's wider landscape. Lesvos, with its winding mountain roads, coastal routes, and dispersed villages, rewards those who can drive independently, making driving proficiency genuinely valuable here.
As with many family-run businesses on the island, Kaldis likely reflects the personal, unhurried character typical of Lesvos service culture, where instruction tends to be patient and attentive rather than impersonal. The surrounding area of Alyfada sits within a region of the island that sees relatively light tourist traffic, giving learner drivers the opportunity to practice on roads that are calm and manageable before building confidence on busier routes toward Mytilene or the northern coast.
For most international visitors passing through, Driving School Kaldis is not a destination in itself, but for anyone settling on the island or preparing for an extended stay, it represents exactly the kind of grounded local infrastructure that makes everyday life here possible. It is a reminder that behind the olive groves and azure coastline, Lesvos is a living, working community.
Before you go
What to expect
Driving School Kaldis is a practical, locally-run service for anyone putting down roots on Lesvos. Instruction takes place on the quieter inland roads near Mytilini, which gives learners a calm environment before tackling the island's winding coastal and mountain routes. Expect the patient, personal attention typical of small island businesses.
Best time to visit
Services run year-round; those planning an extended island stay are best served by enrolling in spring before summer schedules fill up.
How to get there
The school is in Mytilini itself, roughly 1.5 km from the town centre — easily reached on foot or by a short drive from the port.
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Visitor Reviews
Stella
July 2025
Very good, too bad they don't have category c I would go there, unless they have obtained it and I don't know about it. Both instructors are very good
Dias Palaiologos
June 2025
Professionals
DIMITRA DRAKOULA
April 2025
Mr. Demetris is a very good teacher, as is his brother! You should prefer them.
Χρυσόστομος Κλώνος
April 2025
Professionalism, consistency, excellence. An exemplary driving school with excellent services and a pleasant learning atmosphere for the prospective driver.
Στελλα Νι
February 2025
Very good, they showed me better than the other school I had originally enrolled in.
Nikos Athanasiou
November 2024
Fast, responsive, helpful and the teachers know their job excellently. They also make sure they accommodate everyone's needs in their schedule!
Kleanthi Vasila
September 2024
Ioannis Giannadakis
June 2024
The best school 🔝
Masoud Soleymaniilkhechi
June 2024
They are kind and polite and professional
Gabriela Manola
May 2023
All of them are awesome! The best.



