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Eresós

North Aegean, Greece · Europe

About Eresós

Eresós is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Polichnítos, 30km from Molyvos Castle.

Eresós is a town located in North Aegean, Greece. With a population of 1,337, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Eresós sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Eresós to your route.

About Eresós

Eresos (; Greek: Ερεσός; Ancient Greek: Ἔρεσος) and its twin beach village Skala Eresou are located in the southwest part of the Greek island of Lesbos. They are villages visited by considerable numbers of tourists. Its history begins in the early Greek Archaic period and famous Greeks of antiquity that were Eressians

Read more include Sappho, Theophrastos and Phaenias of Eresus.

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Where is Eresós located?

Eresós is located in North Aegean, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.1697 latitude, 25.9344 longitude.

What is the population of Eresós?

Eresós has a population of approximately 1,337 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,337
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
North Aegean
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.1697, 25.9344

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Eresós

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Molyvos Castle

A dramatic Byzantine-Genoese castle crowning the hill above the picturesque stone village of Molyvos on Lesbos island.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Lesbos

Greece's third-largest island with a petrified forest, therapeutic hot springs, and the picturesque fishing village of Molyvos.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Eresós.

Polichnítos

🇬🇷 Greece

24 km awayPop. 3,438

Kalloní

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Pétra

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27 km awayPop. 3,029

Stýpsi

🇬🇷 Greece

29 km awayPop. 1,020

Míthymna

🇬🇷 Greece

30 km awayPop. 1,933

Agía Paraskeví

🇬🇷 Greece

30 km awayPop. 2,230

Mantamádos

🇬🇷 Greece

38 km awayPop. 2,070

Agiásos

🇬🇷 Greece

39 km awayPop. 2,001

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