Visitors say
Variety of products at affordable prices, ideal store for quick shopping in the inaccessible area of Halikas. Typical cashier with courtesy.
Great people and great choice of placement. They have everything you need. Πολύ καλά!
About
Tucked into the quiet residential neighbourhood of Ano Chalikas on the southern outskirts of Mytilene, Express Market is a small convenience store serving the everyday needs of locals and passing visitors in this corner of Lesvos. Positioned close to the coastal village of Vareia — celebrated as the birthplace of Nobel laureate poet Odysseas Elytis — the shop sits within easy reach of those exploring the southern approaches to the island's capital or making their way along the scenic coastal road.
For travellers, a stop here is the kind of practical pleasure that gives a trip its texture. Pick up cold water, local snacks, fresh bread, or supplies for a picnic before heading down to the nearby shoreline or the Theophilos Museum in Vareia. The market offers the essentials you might need between the larger supermarkets of Mytilene proper and the quieter villages further along the coast. Staff at small neighbourhood markets like this are often a reliable source of local knowledge, and a brief exchange at the counter can point you toward a hidden beach or a taverna that doesn't appear in any guidebook. It is the kind of unpretentious, welcoming stop that reminds you travel is as much about the ordinary moments as the grand sights.
Before you go
What to expect
The shop has the unhurried pace of a neighbourhood still connected to its village roots — locals pop in for bread or a cold drink while you browse the shelves for picnic supplies before heading down to the Vareia shoreline. It's compact and no-frills, but a quick conversation at the counter often yields better local tips than any app.
Best time to visit
Open year-round; most useful in summer when you're moving between Mytilene and the southern coastal villages and need provisions quickly.
How to get there
Follow the coastal road south from Mytilene toward Vareia — the market sits in the Ano Chalikas neighbourhood about a five-minute drive from the city centre.
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Visitor Reviews
hrysa paterelli
February 2026
Very good and friendly service. Good prices!!!
Τσαμπικος Πτολεμαιακης
February 2025
Variety of products at affordable prices, ideal store for quick shopping in the inaccessible area of Halikas. Typical cashier with courtesy.
Αλέξανδρος Καπουράνης
July 2023
Awesome people.. we had gone on vacation and arrived late on Sunday night because the ship was delayed. After 12 hours of travel and incredible suffering, we met this guy by chance and he drove us to the house we had rented. And that wasn't enough, he also opened the supermarket to give us juices and food to have in the morning without letting us pay for them. What can I say.. they are rare these days. PS. and the prices are quite good, the difference with the center is definitely 20%
Nick Ververis
July 2023
Excellent store with a friendly environment and amazing prices.
Maria Tsimp
July 2022
Clean, well-kept, good enough for a mini market in the Ano Halikas area
Georg Kyv
January 2022
Good prices (basically) and you pay whatever bill you have (PPC, OTE and so on) and at the grocery store (minimum basic items) you can find salads and at the other they are sold out. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the distance, especially from people in a hurry who don't have a mask.
Ghassan Ali
August 2020
Amazing, and closes late and its opened on Sunday!! I love it!!
Βασίλης Βαλαβανης
February 2020
It's very good, perfect.
Δημήτρης Κου
April 2018
Very good environment, reconstruction from the old supermarket
dragonlordme
January 2018
Great people and great choice of placement. They have everything you need. Πολύ καλά!
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