Molyvos Bikes & Scooters
Visitors say
Excellent value, fantastic service. Delivered to the hotel. Great trails and good way to find little coves, deserted beaches and small harbours. 10/10 We will be back 😁
Brilliant customer service prioritizing safety. Nice new fleet of scooters and a big selection of helmets. Make the most your holidays :)
About
Molyvos Bikes & Scooters is a rental service based in Molyvos, the picturesque medieval village perched above the northern Aegean coast, offering visitors an independent and unhurried way to explore the surrounding landscape. Whether you are after a bicycle for a leisurely ride along the coastal road or a scooter to venture further into the olive groves and fishing villages of the north, this kind of rental gives you the freedom to set your own pace without relying on timetables or tour groups.
The northern part of Lesvos rewards those who move through it slowly and on their own terms. On two wheels you can reach quieter coves, stop at roadside kafeneions, and take in the sweeping views across the Gulf of Kalloni or toward the Turkish coast that a car window simply does not allow. For visitors staying in Molyvos or the nearby resort of Petra, renting here is a practical and enjoyable way to make the most of a few days in one of the island's most storied corners.
Before you go
What to expect
The rental shop sits inside Molyvos itself, so you begin your ride already in one of the north's most atmospheric spots — the medieval castle looming above, the harbour visible below. Scooters suit longer loops through the back roads, while bicycles are a good fit for the flatter coastal stretch toward Petra. The roads thin out noticeably once you clear the village, and stops are on your terms.
Best time to visit
May through October; in July and August the midday heat on exposed coastal roads can be punishing, so early morning starts make a real difference.
How to get there
From Mytilene, head north along the coast road for roughly 50 minutes to reach Molyvos; the rental is in the village centre and easy to find once you park.
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Callum Mcewan
June 2025
Cancelled my booking because they gave the bike away, no doubt for a more lucrative booking. If you have made a booking don't renege on it. You have shown yourselves to be completely unreliable and with poor customer service. I encourage others to be warey
Zeta Prnt
April 2025
Very happy with everything
Robin Sanders
August 2023
Great service, very nice people.
Wouter
July 2023
Do not rent here if you care about your own safety! I feel sorry to have to say this, but hereby a summary of my experience renting a road bike at Molyvos Bikes & Scooters: Initial contact was good and smooth. I requested a road bike, and got a confirmation they had one available in my size. The offered price was 130 euros for 10 days. So far so good. On my arrival on Lesbos, they brought the bike to my hotel in Molyvos, at which point my first doubts began. The bike was in a really bad state: damaged bartape, full of scratches, dirty frame, very dirty chain (I mean, for real: who delivers a bike looking dirty to a customer?) and sticky hoods from who-knows-what. Take a look at the pictures and judge for yourself. But, as there are no alternatives in Molyvos, I took it for a test ride. And this scared the hell out of me! The front brake was barely working (this should not be the case for a modern 105-level disc brake bike!), the tires where so old and worn down you could see the inner tube (that tire can explode on a fast downhill, resulting in a potentially fatal crash!) and the front shifter was rubbing the chain all the time, creating a very annoying noise. I informed the owner that a bike in this state was unsafe, and even gave him a list of required improvements in order of importance. The next day I got the bike back. The front and back tires seemed different, but looked even more cracked and worn out than the previous set! The front brake still barely worked, and as a bonus the rear brake was now rubbing the disc so badly the back wheel would stop within half a second when given a full power swirl. Even pushing the bike by hand you could really feel the constant braking force... Other than that, nothing was changed (let alone improved!). No cleaning, no changing of the bartapes, nothing. The owner does not care about safety, cleanliness or his customers. I almost felt as if I should have reported this to the police, as giving such a bike to a customer is a fatal accident waiting to happen! Where to rent a bike then? I can for example recommend Lesvos Ride in Perama, where I rented another bike with great pleasure after this disaster! (And they are also cheaper, a win-win...)
emma holmes
September 2022
Excellent value, fantastic service. Delivered to the hotel. Great trails and good way to find little coves, deserted beaches and small harbours. 10/10 We will be back 😁
okan8096
August 2022
Brilliant customer service prioritizing safety. Nice new fleet of scooters and a big selection of helmets. Make the most your holidays :)
Nikolaus Hatzopoulos
August 2022
True professionalism. I am regularly visiting the island. Rented a ATV for 5 days and it was worth it. Even managed to deliver it to the Airport upon my arrival. When the quad had a problem to Start on the last day the owner came to fix the situation. Thank you Nikos for everything and See you again next year!
Hartmut Weissmann
September 2019
Absolutely great service and perfect match with my needs. Nikos communicated well in advance and was ready to find an individual solution. When I arrived by bus at the time of pickup (bus station is right across the street!) everything was set up and I was ready to go in just a few minutes. Bike was great and I enjoyed two days of excellent trips thanks to Nikos‘ tour tips and introduction. I am looking forward to my next opportunity to rent from him and highly recommend his place for rentals across the island!
Alp Gerek
March 2019
Too expensive.. its better and cheaper to rent a car
Nick Zandes
September 2018
Service at Molyvos bikes was second to none. Nick was excellent. The bike I rented was excellent. It was a Scott Speedster disc. Handled great. Everything worked as it should. I had the bike an extra day than I originally booked for but didn't charge me any extra. Definately check out if your on the island
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