ΤΑΞΙ ΚΑΛΛΟΝΗΣ (TAXI KALLONIS) -ΚΩΣΤΑΣ ΦΙΛΙΑΝΟΣ
Visitors say
Thank you Kostas Filianos for all your great taxi service, running us to various locations. Always on time, reliable, friendly, good price, very careful driver. The best. ❤️ — with Dave Willis and Kostas Filianos.
Very good service, very good driver with humor and great love for his job, well done..And above all, attention to the physical integrity of the customer to arrive safely at his destination!!! 🙏💪
About
Nestled in the heart of Kalloni, the bustling market town at the geographic center of Lesvos, Taxi Kallonis offers visitors a reliable and personal way to explore the island at their own pace. Run by Kostas Filianos, this local taxi service connects travelers to the many wonders that radiate outward from Kalloni in every direction — from the bird-watching lagoon that draws ornithologists from across Europe to the medieval villages, olive groves, and coastal fishing harbors that define the Lesvos experience.
For visitors who want to move beyond the main tourist trails, a local taxi driver is often the most valuable resource on the island. Kostas brings the kind of intimate knowledge of roads, shortcuts, and hidden corners that no app or rental car can provide. Whether you need a transfer from Mytilini airport, a day trip to the petrified forest near Sigri, or a lift to the thermal baths at Polichnitos, Taxi Kallonis offers the flexibility to set your own itinerary without the stress of navigating unfamiliar mountain roads.
Kalloni itself serves as an ideal base for exploring the island's diverse interior, and having a trusted local driver on call makes the experience considerably richer. The service is particularly appreciated by birdwatchers who visit the Kalloni Salt Pans — one of the finest wetland birding sites in the eastern Mediterranean — and need early-morning or late-evening transfers when public transport is scarce. For travelers seeking comfort, local insight, and door-to-door convenience, Taxi Kallonis is a practical and welcoming choice.
Before you go
What to expect
Booking Kostas for a day means having a local navigator who knows which back road is faster, where to pull over for a view most visitors miss, and what time to reach the salt pans for the best birding light. The taxi functions as a kind of guided experience on your own terms — you name the destination, he fills in the context that no map app can provide.
Best time to visit
April and May are the prime months for birdwatching around the Kalloni lagoon; July and August bring higher demand, so booking ahead is wise.
How to get there
Kalloni is roughly 45 minutes from Mytilene along the island's main highway; Kostas also covers airport pickups and can collect you directly from your accommodation.
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Visitor Reviews
R *The Captn* Klinkenberg
September 2025
Best taxi driver nice guy and drives safe.
Grzegorz Kondecki
July 2024
I would highly recommend! very professional and friendly driver
Pennie Willis
August 2023
Thank you Kostas Filianos for all your great taxi service, running us to various locations. Always on time, reliable, friendly, good price, very careful driver. The best. ❤️ — with Dave Willis and Kostas Filianos.
Paula Showers
April 2023
Kostas is professional, genuinely caring for the comfort of his clients and from our own experience he literally made our holiday even more fabulous. We were so impressed with him that we even used his services when we decided on an impromptu overnight trip to Molyvos. On this occasion he picked us up and drove us directly to our overnight accommodation…literally door to door…and he was spot on time to pick us back up. We can’t recommend him highly enough and have asked him to pick us up this Summer on our return to Lesvos.
Tolis Lalas
March 2023
Very good service, very good driver with humor and great love for his job, well done..And above all, attention to the physical integrity of the customer to arrive safely at his destination!!! 🙏💪
Konstantinos Rizos
March 2023
He was on time, a very careful driver, and most importantly, polite.
tina tzouvanellis
March 2023
The best of the best taxi driver in Mitilini . Very reliable, trustworthy and professional!
Παναγιωτης Δελολμας
March 2023
Excellent professional and very nice guy. Very clean taxi and prompt service..
Γιώργος Πάντας
March 2023
Very careful driver and always on time, he is a true professional
Eleni Manoli
March 2023
Impeccable professional! Every time I visit the island I choose him for my transportation.
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