Lesvos Tourism: Over 1 Million Visitors in 2019

According to data from the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the island of Lesvos (Lesbos) welcomed over 1 million tourists in 2019, ranking it as the sixth most popular Greek island destination that year. This figure highlights the island's growing appeal, driven by its rich history, petrified forest, ouzo production, birdwatching hotspots, and authentic villages like Molyvos and Petra. While the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in subsequent years, the 2019 benchmark underscores Lesvos's capacity as a major Aegean destination.