Visitors say
After asking all the pharmacies in the city about the preparation of a medicine, only Mr. Mavraganis serves me and prepares it for me. Thank you very much.
Mr. Mavraganis helped us with a very difficult medical case involving an injectable product at 10 pm. He was very kind and informative. He is our pharmacist from now on when we come to Mytilene. We thank him for everything
About
Pharmacy Mavraganis Spyros is a local pharmacy serving the quiet residential neighbourhood of Alyfada, on the outskirts of Mytilene. For travellers exploring Lesvos, having a trusted pharmacy nearby is an essential part of any visit, and this family-named establishment offers the kind of personalised service that is characteristic of Greek community pharmacies, where the pharmacist often takes time to listen and advise rather than simply filling a prescription.
Visitors to Lesvos who find themselves in need of sunscreen, insect repellent, after-sun lotion, or any of the everyday remedies that a Mediterranean holiday sometimes demands will find this a reliable port of call. Greek pharmacists are highly trained and accustomed to assisting international travellers, frequently speaking enough English to help with common ailments. Stocking both prescription medications and a wide range of over-the-counter products, the pharmacy provides a genuine community service for both locals and those passing through the area.
Alyfada sits close enough to Mytilene to make this pharmacy a convenient stop whether you are heading into the capital or settling into accommodation in the quieter residential stretches south of the city. It is the kind of unpretentious, dependable local business that reminds visitors they are not in a tourist bubble but in a living, breathing Greek island community — and that practical care and hospitality go hand in hand here.
Before you go
What to expect
A dependable neighbourhood pharmacy in Alyfada, a quiet residential area on the southern edge of Mytilene. The service follows the Greek tradition of genuine engagement — the pharmacist takes time to listen and advise rather than simply hand over a product. Travellers stopping in for sunscreen, insect repellent, or over-the-counter remedies will find English is generally understood and the atmosphere unhurried.
Best time to visit
Open year-round; most useful to visitors from late spring through summer, when demand for sun protection and after-sun products peaks.
How to get there
Located in the Alyfada neighbourhood on the outskirts of Mytilene, roughly ten minutes on foot or a few minutes by car from the city centre.
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Visitor Reviews
Kleanthi Vasila
December 2025
Friendly environment, prompt service. They have everything I've asked for so far.
Sofia Apostolou
November 2025
Very helpful people!!! One of the few pharmacies that is fully stocked...
ΝΤΙΝΑ ΜΑΪΣΤΡΕΛΗ
September 2025
After asking all the pharmacies in the city about the preparation of a medicine, only Mr. Mavraganis serves me and prepares it for me. Thank you very much.
Pea Jay
August 2025
Very kind and helpful at the pharmacy AND WITHOUT pushing for a sale. They helped me with information about a wasp sting, and even though we had medication with us, they were very helpful with information about the treatment and what I should watch out for. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🙏🏻
akis akis
July 2025
Mr. Mavraganis helped us with a very difficult medical case involving an injectable product at 10 pm. He was very kind and informative. He is our pharmacist from now on when we come to Mytilene. We thank him for everything
στελλα - μαρια δοκτοριδου
May 2025
I was served by Mrs. Pavlina in the cosmetics sector. Extremely knowledgeable with kindness and a smile!
Mike Kenteris
January 2025
Spyros is an excellent pharmacist – very knowledgeable and always ready to help. He takes the time to explain everything clearly and ensures you leave feeling confident about your medication or health needs. Highly recommended!
ТРЕЙОН ВЛАДИМИРИДИС
November 2021
The pharmacist is very polite but very indiscreet and audacious. Where and how does he get the right to urge people who go to get tested for the coronavirus and leave him their money, to go get vaccinated? The other person doesn't want to go and that's why he goes to your store to get tested. He doesn't care if you and your whole family and your children have been vaccinated and you use it as an argument to convince customers to go get vaccinated. Just do your job and let people have their own opinion or be indiscreet asking why someone doesn't do it. You may be doing it with politeness but it's fake and there's no reason for the customer to give you an account of what they think. I went to this particular ''store'' once and it was the last time.
Nelo social media money
October 2019
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Kelly Billings
December 2016
Excellent service! Great English!
