Northern Aegean district, Aegean, Greece

Places to visit near Míthymna

Míthymna is a town in Northern Aegean district, Aegean, Greece, home to about 1,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 beaches & coast and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Moni Leimonos (17 km), Babakale Castle (20 km) and Bababurnu (20 km).

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Míthymna, Aegean
Míthymna, Northern Aegean district, Aegean, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Míthymna at a glance

Location
Northern Aegean district, Aegean, Greece
Population
about 1,558
Coordinates
39.3678° N, 26.1764° E
Places within 50 km
139 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Míthymna

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Míthymna: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Míthymna

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Míthymna. The closest is Castle of Mithymna (1 km); the best-known is Babakale Castle (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Míthymna

39 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Míthymna. The closest is Islet Mirmigi (7 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Islet Mirmigi · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~7 km
  • Monopetra · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~21 km
  • Lesbos · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~27 km
  • Mavri Plakouda · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~28 km
  • Prasologos · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~29 km
  • Barbalias · river spot · Northern Aegean · ~29 km

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Beaches & coast near Míthymna

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Míthymna. The closest is Molivos (1 km); the best-known is Bababurnu (20 km). Best time: october to march.

All beaches & coast in Canakkale →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Míthymna

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Míthymna. The closest is Lepetymnos (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Míthymna

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Míthymna. The closest is Καταρράκτες Κλαπάδου (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Míthymna

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Míthymna. The closest is Babakale Camii (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Míthymna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Míthymna
  2. 1 km Castle of Mithymna · heritage site, Northern Aegean
  3. 20 km Babakale Castle · heritage site, Ayvacık
  4. 1 km Bababurnu · beach, Ayvacık
  5. 27 km Άντισσα · heritage site, Northern Aegean
  6. 18 km Moni Leimonos · church, Northern Aegean
  7. 17 km Back to Míthymna

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How to reach Míthymna

    All places near Míthymna by distance

    Within 15 km of Míthymna

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Míthymna by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4471Castle of Mithymna (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2739Islet Mirmigi (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1934Molivos (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints321Lepetymnos (10 km)
    Waterfalls1218Καταρράκτες Κλαπάδου (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs417Babakale Camii (20 km)
    Churches1215Άγιος Παντελεήμονας (1 km)
    Museums615Vareltzidiana's Mansion (6 km)
    Other attractions513Αργύρης Εφταλιώτης (1 km)
    Caves59κρυφή παναγια (23 km)
    Buddhist sites11Ipsilou Monastery (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Ayvacık Dam (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Troy National Park (81 km)
    Parks01Çanakkale Şehitleri Anıtı (95 km)

    Míthymna: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Míthymna?

    Moni Leimonos (church, about 17 km), Babakale Castle (heritage site, about 20 km), Bababurnu (beach, about 20 km), Westernmost Point of Continental Asia (attraction, about 20 km), Άντισσα (heritage site, about 20 km), Castle of Mithymna (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Míthymna?

    139 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 beaches & coast, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Míthymna?

    Castle of Mithymna, about 1 km by road; Methymna (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Míthymna?

    Islet Mirmigi, about 7 km by road; Monopetra (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Míthymna?

    Molivos, about 1 km by road; Therma Eftalous (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Míthymna?

    Start in Míthymna, visit Castle of Mithymna, then Babakale Castle, then Bababurnu, then Άντισσα, then Moni Leimonos, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Míthymna?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Míthymna

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Míthymna’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Míthymna on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.