Visitors say
Excellent doctor! Qualified, calm and meticulous. In his work, Yannis and Irini are impeccable helpers, with absolute dedication and sweetness. Thank you
Vangelis is an excellent person and a professional veterinarian with very good collaborators, Giannis and Irini.
About
Tucked near the village of Vareia, just a few kilometres south of Mytilene along the eastern shore of Lesvos, Chatzistavros Evangelos is the kind of small, family-run establishment that gives Greek island travel its enduring appeal. The surrounding area carries real cultural weight — Vareia is home to both the Theophilos Museum and the Teriade Museum, making it a destination for those drawn to the island's rich artistic heritage — and a local business like this one serves as a natural stopping point for visitors exploring the coastline between the capital and the quieter southern villages.
Whether you are passing through after a morning at one of the nearby museums or simply taking a leisurely drive along the gulf, stepping into a place like Chatzistavros Evangelos connects you with the texture of everyday Lesbian life. Family businesses in villages like Vareia tend to reflect deep local knowledge and genuine hospitality, offering something that larger tourist-facing operations rarely can: a sense of place rooted in the community itself. The proprietor's name, carried across generations in the tradition of Greek family enterprise, speaks to that continuity.
Vareia sits in a particularly pleasant corner of Lesvos, where the Gulf of Gera glimmers to the south and the olive groves stretch inland toward the island's quieter interior. Visitors who linger in this part of Lesvos rather than rushing back to Mytilene are rewarded with a slower, more authentic rhythm — and stops like this one are exactly the kind of encounter that transforms a holiday into a lasting memory of island life as it is actually lived.
Before you go
What to expect
A small family-run business just south of Mytilene in the village of Vareia, where the pace slows and the Gulf of Gera glimmers nearby through the olive groves. The name above the door has been carried across generations — the kind of establishment where genuine hospitality comes without performance. It makes a natural pause when combining a coastal drive with a visit to the Theophilos or Teriade Museum a short walk away.
Best time to visit
Late spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable weather; July and August are hot but the eastern shore stays breezy.
How to get there
Drive south from Mytilene along the eastern shore — Vareia is only a few kilometres away, roughly 5 to 10 minutes by car.
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Visitor Reviews
Theodora Chatzicharalampous
October 2025
Excellent doctor! Qualified, calm and meticulous. In his work, Yannis and Irini are impeccable helpers, with absolute dedication and sweetness. Thank you
Gregory Aligiannis
May 2025
Vangelis is an excellent person and a professional veterinarian with very good collaborators, Giannis and Irini.
Eleni Faka
December 2024
Comfortable and clean clinic, all the people there are kind, with love and patience with the animals. Vangelis answered all my questions. Kort found his own doctor he can trust.
Magdalena Heimfarth-Gallasch
September 2024
The vet works very professionally and quickly. The medical staff is very helpful and friendly. There were no complications whatsoever during the sterilization of 4 stray cats. They were fit again quickly. I can only recommend the practice.
Paraskevi Charalampous
March 2024
Impeccable service, excellent doctor Vangelis and Giannis too!! In general, the veterinary clinic offers safety and security for the care of our little friends!!!
babis malliakas
December 2023
Friendly clinic for our pets Warm environment, warm people, our pets understand this and are not stressed or irritated... Very good prices!
Θεόδωρος Κουτσίδης
November 2023
Very good doctor, friendly and polite as is the entire staff. I highly recommend him!!!
Annabell Gottschalk
June 2023
Excellent service and advice (also in English), very friendly staff with love for the animals. Highly recommended.
VforVespa
September 2022
Vangelis and his colleagues sterilized my dog, gave him vaccines, and so far I have no complaints. The office is clean, the vets are friendly and do not stress either the owner or the animal, and they always give you the best solution for the problem your little one is facing. I highly recommend.
νικη φιλιανού
February 2022
Very good doctor with love for animals. Friendly and accessible to his customers with polite and smiling staff. Clean space with care and love for animals. Thank you Vangelis. ❤
