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 delivered consistent quality to consumers for decades.
The rich, pesticide-free flora of Lesbos — 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.
Artisan Cheese and Dairy Tasting
- Dairy Heritage Tour: Visit the Mystakelli dairy in Mandamados, Lesbos, and learn about six decades of traditional Greek dairy-making — 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 artisan cheeses — of a character unavailable anywhere else in the Aegean Islands.
- Cheese Tasting: Taste the full Mystakelli range of fresh cheeses and dairy products, 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.
