Taxiarchis - Small Supermarket

ΤΑΞΙΑΡΧΗΣ - ΤΟ ΜΙΚΡΟ SUPER MARKET

supermarketAntissa

About

Taxiarchis is a small supermarket serving the village of Antissa in the northwestern part of Lesvos. Neighborhood shops like this are the lifeblood of rural Greek villages, stocking everyday essentials from fresh produce and dairy to pantry staples, cold drinks, and local specialties that larger chain stores rarely carry.

For visitors exploring the quieter, less-touristed western side of the island, a stop at Taxiarchis is both practical and rewarding. Antissa sits inland near the dramatic coastline and ancient ruins of the area, and having a reliable place to pick up supplies — whether you're heading to the beach at Gavathas or continuing toward the Petrified Forest — makes the trip far easier.

Small supermarkets in villages like Antissa often carry regionally made olive oil, local cheeses, and Lesvos ouzo alongside the usual groceries, making them worth browsing even if you don't need much. The staff at places like this tend to be local residents who can point you toward the village's hidden spots, and the unhurried pace of shopping here is itself a small window into everyday life on the island.

Before you go

What to expect

Stepping into Taxiarchis feels like entering the living room of Antissa — shelves of local olive oil, Lesvos cheeses, and island ouzo sit alongside everyday staples. It's the kind of place where you come in for cold water and leave with a bottle of something locally made you hadn't planned on. The staff are village locals who can point you toward spots no signpost mentions.

Best time to visit

Open year-round, but most useful from late spring through early autumn when visitors are heading out to the nearby coast and the Petrified Forest.

How to get there

Antissa is roughly an hour's drive northwest of Mytilene along the main cross-island road. Taxiarchis sits in the village itself and makes a natural supply stop before continuing toward the beach at Gavathas or the Petrified Forest.