Visitors say
A must visit for every visitor to Mytilene. Very beautiful and unpretentious atmosphere. Works of art for everyone. The owners are people with delicacy. A thousand bravos
Excellent shop, each item has a special touch, has something special, unique, it holds the scent of Greece within it. Congratulations for your work and effort.
About
Ístos is an art gallery nestled near the storied village of Molyvos, one of Lesvos's most celebrated destinations, where a medieval castle crowns a hillside of traditional stone houses tumbling down toward the Aegean. Molyvos has long drawn artists and creative minds to its winding lanes and luminous coastal light, making it a natural home for a gallery dedicated to the visual arts. Ístos adds to this rich creative atmosphere, offering visitors a space to encounter original works that reflect both the spirit of the island and the broader currents of contemporary Greek art.
Stepping inside, visitors can expect to find a thoughtfully curated selection of paintings, prints, or mixed-media works — the kind of gallery that rewards a slow browse and rewards curiosity. Whether you are an avid collector or simply someone who appreciates beauty, a visit to Ístos offers a welcome pause from sightseeing, a chance to take home a genuine piece of Lesvos rather than a souvenir. Its proximity to the harbour and the village center makes it an easy and rewarding addition to any afternoon spent exploring Molyvos.
Before you go
What to expect
Ístos sits in Molyvos's creative quarter, where the harbour light that has drawn painters for generations seems to filter right through the windows. Inside you'll find a calm, unhurried space with original canvases, prints, and mixed-media works — the kind of gallery where you linger longer than planned. It pairs naturally with a walk up through the stone lanes toward the castle.
Best time to visit
Late spring and early autumn are ideal — the village is lively but free of July–August crowds, and the hillside light is at its most painterly.
How to get there
Molyvos is roughly an hour's drive from Mytilene along the northern coast road. The gallery is a short walk from the waterfront, so park near the harbour and head up into the village.
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Visitor Reviews
ANIL Bodruk
March 2025
Konst Karant
September 2023
Everything is perfect. Very high quality jewelry!
Owner Response
Thank you very much.
L. R
July 2023
Super nice shop. Beautiful and very different types of art works. Various prices from cheap to expensive art. Very friendly owner.
Owner Response
Thank you very much for your comments.<br>
Eugenia Mkr
July 2023
Owner Response
Thank you very much.
E. Nihan MİSTEPE
July 2023
Watercolor paintings and designer jewelry are eye-catching…
Owner Response
Thank you very much.<br>
atermon nomreta
August 2021
A must visit for every visitor to Mytilene. Very beautiful and unpretentious atmosphere. Works of art for everyone. The owners are people with delicacy. A thousand bravos
Owner Response
Thank you very much. Many times there are no words to express the deepest meaning of one's thoughts and feelings. But some people succeed and you achieved it in the best possible way. Thank you again.
Diamantina Nikolaou
January 2020
Owner Response
Thank you very much
Kostas Garios
September 2019
Excellent shop, each item has a special touch, has something special, unique, it holds the scent of Greece within it. Congratulations for your work and effort.
Owner Response
Thank you very much
Βασω Αναγνωστοπουλου
August 2019
Beautiful shop in a wonderful location with very beautiful items selected with care and lots of love
Owner Response
Thank you very much
Popolaros Popolaros.
August 2019
Fantastic shop, I highly recommend you take a walk, it's worth it and the best at reasonable prices, well done and well done again...
Owner Response
Thank you very much.
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