Mystakelli Traditional Dairy Products

The Mystakellis dairy company tradition began in 1962 on the island of Lesbos, Aegean Islands, at the old dairy plant of Stratis Mystakellis in Mandamados — 35 km north of Mytilene town. His son Yiannis expanded and modernised the operation in 2015, drawing on 30 years of accumulated knowledge from the same dedicated personnel who have, through constant improvement, delivered consistent quality to consumers for decades. The rich, pesticide-free flora of Lesbos — its diverse plants and herbs, endless sunshine, and the saltiness of the sea — alongside free-ranging sheep and goats of a special Lesbos breed, create milk of extraordinary character.

Cheese Production Visit and Tasting

• Dairy Heritage Tour: Visit the Mystakelli dairy in Mandamados and learn about six decades of cheesemaking tradition on Lesbos — from Stratis Mystakellis’s original 1962 dairy to the modern facility of today.
• Lesbos Dairy Character: Understand how the unique botanical landscape, Mediterranean climate, and free-range Lesbos livestock breeds create milk — and therefore cheese — of a character unavailable anywhere else.
• Cheese Tasting: Taste the full Mystakelli range and experience the consistently high quality that 60 years of family passion and island-specific knowledge produces.

Book your dairy experience at Mystakelli on Lesbos through Gastronomy Tours.