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Polichnítos

North Aegean, Greece · Europe

About Polichnítos

Polichnítos is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Agiásos, 32km from Molyvos Castle.

Polichnítos is a town located in North Aegean, Greece. With a population of 3,438, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Polichnítos 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 Polichnítos to your route.

About Polichnítos

Polichnitos (Greek: Πολίχνιτος) is a town and a former municipality on the island of Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Lesbos, of which it is a municipal unit. Population 3,438 (2021). The municipal unit is located in the central south coast of the

Read more island, adjacent to the south side of the Bay of Kalloni. It has a land area of 172.629 km2. Its municipal seat is in the town of Polichnítos. The next largest villages are Vrísa, Vasiliká, and Lisvóri.

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Where is Polichnítos located?

Polichnítos is located in North Aegean, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.0791 latitude, 26.1822 longitude.

What is the population of Polichnítos?

Polichnítos has a population of approximately 3,438 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
3,438
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
North Aegean
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.0791, 26.1822

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 Polichnítos

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Lesbos

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

16 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Molyvos Castle

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

32 km · about 35 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 Polichnítos.

Agiásos

🇬🇷 Greece

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Plomári

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Agía Paraskeví

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Palaiókipos

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Eresós

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Skópelos

🇬🇷 Greece

24 km awayPop. 1,530

Pappádos

🇬🇷 Greece

24 km awayPop. 1,534

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