Planning to visit a beautiful Greek island in 2026?

If you're thinking of visiting Greece this year, let us tell you the best months to come to the authentic Greek island of Lesvos!

April 2026

The island starts to come alive in April, with spring flowers and the excitement of Greek Orthodox Easter. Its a great time for hiking and visiting the impressive waterfalls like Vathylimno and Man'Katsa. Find out more about Greek Easter traditions here

May 2026

There are a few visitors in May but it's the perfect time to see the poppy fields and the beautiful lilac wisteria blooming and visit one of the worlds prettiest streets in Molyvos! It's also the ideal time for bird watching - did you know that Lesvos is one of the best bird watching locations in Europe? See our blog here for more information. Real Lesvos can help arrange all elements of your birdwatching holiday!

June 2026

The sea is warming up, there are longer days and higher temperatures in June! Everywhere is open but there's still a peaceful and laidback vibe on the island. It's a great time to enjoy the beaches and visit thee wonderful castles, especially Mytilini, Molyvos and Sigri.

July and August 2026

This is high season on Lesvos, so the busiest time of year and the hottest! However, as Lesvos has 320km of coastline it is always possible to find a peaceful spot. There's such a variety of beaches from organised stretches of sand, remote tiny islands and hidden rocky coves. There are also many festival during the summer - including the Sardine Festival, the Food Festival, International Music Festival and Ouzo Festival! It's a great time of year for boat trips, sunset swims and long evenings.

September 2026

The sea is warm and the crowds disappear, this is one of our favourite times of year on the island! The days start to shorten and the sunsets are breathtaking. It's also the month of the world famous International Women's Festival in Skala Eressos. This is a nice time of year to enjoy the island's natural hot springs too.

October 2026

This is the end of the season in Lesvos, but its still pleasantly warm. Ideal for those looking to go walking, mountain biking and visitors looking for peace and tranquility. The fascinating monasteries, churches and museums are also good to visit now.

November - March

Although this isn't tourist season visitors are still warmly welcomed to Lesvos. It's a fantastic island to visit to see the Olive Harvest, experience Christmas traditions and celebrations and enjoy mild, bright winter days (you can even get snow on the mountains in some winters!)

There's lots of great accommodation open all year round on Lesvos, so what are you waiting for? Book your next trip now at www.reallesvos.com