Molyvos: Beauty and authentic atmosphere, Secrets of Eftalou Beach Exposed. A 4k Aerial Adventure!

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Mithymna , or more commonly Molyvos , is a large, exceptionally beautiful, traditional settlement of Lesvos with 1,335 inhabitants according to the 2021 census.
It is located on the northwest coast of the island, 62 km northwest of Mytilini and is the seat of the former Municipality of Mithymna , while today it belongs to the Municipality of West Lesvos . It is a very picturesque settlement, at the northern tip of the bay of the same name, over which the old fortress dominates. It has a small harbor with mainly fishing boats and tourist yachts.
In ancient times the city was called Mithymna, while at the end of the Byzantine period it acquired the name Molyvos. Its ancient name is due to Mithymna, daughter of Macareus and wife of Lepetymnos. In the long history of the city over time, both names were used. Today both apply. The first name, Mithymna , has a pre-Greek root - Pelasgian and was preserved throughout antiquity, until 1354 AD. Historical sources, such as coins - inscriptions, as well as historical references ( Thucydides : Mithymnaean khora) inform us that the Aeolian form of the name was "Mathymna" , but from the Hellenistic years the Attic form "Mithymna" definitively prevails . From the years of the rule of the Gatelouzo dynasty on the island, i.e. from 1355 AD. the name Molyvos prevails. Its origin is more likely from the Frankish name Mont d'olives – the mountain of olive trees, than from the abundant lead rocks present in the area. On the map of Lesbos, drawn in 1782 by the French Ch. Gouffier , also put Mithymna and Molyvos , confirming the route of the double name through time. In 1912 , when Lesvos was freed from the Turkish occupation, the ancient name was reinstated as official. Thus, it is referred to as the municipality of Mithymna and as Mithymna in the documents of the services, on the buses, but the same name is also used by those who are attracted by the historical dimension of the name. Nevertheless, the inhabitants, when referring to their city today, use the name Molyvos. According to Mythology, Mithymna , along with Mytilini , Antissa , Arisvi and Eresos , were children of King Macareus , who settled Lesbos. From the children of the king, the specific cities of the island got their names, which for thousands of years now live in the same places and keep the same names. Mithymna married the Thessalian hero Lesbos , who also settled the island. According to another tradition, she married the mythical hero Lepetymnos , from whom the mountain range of the same name took its name.

Eftalou beach is a pebbled and sandy beach located 60 km north west of Mytilene and 3 km from km from Molyvos Town. Eftalou is famous for the natural springs that can be seen right on the beach. It has several facilities such as restaurants, taverns, hotels, and many more amenities. Clear waters are ideal for swimming and it also offers renovated bath houses that have communal and private tubs. The distance from the airport to the beach is about 72 km.

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