It is one of the most picturesque and well-restored medieval settlements of Greece and Mediterranean, at the Northwestern side of Lesvos and at a distance of 62Km away from Mytilene. Its historic presence is found back at prehistoric times. It is amphitheatrically built on a rocky hill, on the top of which we can admire the medieval Castle, well restored and used for cultural happenings during summer. Also extremely interesting is the Turkish building of public baths. We ca visit the Public Library and the Archaeological Collection housed at the building of Mythimna's Town Hall, the Public Gallery and the interesting churches dedicated to Taxiarches ( built in 1795 ), of Ayios Panteleimonas with special neoclassic architectural elements ( built in 1844 ), of Ayias Kyriakis and of Ayios Nikolaos. At the edge of the settlement, the port integrates the unique picture of the area. It is a picturesque port, with many traditional coffee shops and fish taverns. Also there is a wonderful beach with colorful stones. There we can see the building of an old olive press that today restored houses a hotel.