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Castle of Myrina

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• Impressive view from atop the castle• Built in the early 12th century A.D.• The largest fortress in the Aegean, spanning some 144 acres• Has a polygonal plan (frontline walls) due to the rugged terrain• Today you will see a…

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Varos Village Traditional Hotel of Limnos

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Dina Hotel at Platy of Limnos

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Limnos Wines from the Union Agricultural Cooperatives of Limnos

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Chatzigeorgiou Wines from Limnos

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Fotini and Nikos Handmade Creations at Nea Koutali of Limnos

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Siroko Windsurfing and Kitesurfing School at Keros Beach of Limnos

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Therma Spa at Myrina of Limnos

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Moudros

31-10-2012 Hits:13720 Southern Limnos

What I will see and do around Moudros village: • The largest naturally-protected harbor in all the Mediterranean• Played a significant role in the island’s and region’s history• Sanctuaries & Churches:...

Kaminia
What I will see and do around Kaminia village: • Small, traditional village• Holy Temple Kimisis of Theotokou (Dormition of the Virgin Mary)• Castles • Ancient settlement Poliochni, just outside town Kaminia…
Romanou
What I will see and do around Romanou village: • Traditional, white-washed windmills• Homes of stone masonry• Holy Temple Gennisios of Christou Romanou village is home to a mere 500 people and…
Plati
What I will see and do around Plati village: • Among the oldest settlements on the island• For swimming and a day at the beach; Plati, Thanos, Evgati and the peaceful…

Kontopouli
What I will see and do around Kontopouli village: • Churches Ag. Dimitriou and Ag. Anastasia• Dimitriades School• Hephaestia and Kavirio (on the outskirts of Kontopouli)• The mythical Cave of Philochtedes• …
Therma village in Limnos
What I will see and do around Therma village: • Little church of Prophet Ilias• Mineral hot springs and thermal baths of Hephaestus Therma has a lush-green landscape, snuggled next to the…
Kaspakas
What I will see and do around Kaspakas village: • Village is built on a slope/hillside• Church and beach of Ag. Yanni• Katsaitis waterfalls• Old watermill• Fine almonds and figs Six km…

Varos
What I will see and do around Varos village: • Sparsely inhabited, with only a smattering of year-round residents• Beautiful stone-crafted houses Varos is a picturesque village of few households and fine…
Nea Koutali
What I will see and do around Nea Koutali village: • Refugee village• Maritime and Sponge Museum• Spectacular view of the Gulf of Moudro Established in 1926, Nea koutali village was founded…
Atsiki
What I will see and do around Atsiki village: • Temple of Ag. Giorgos• Idyllic sand dunes• Faraklou geological monument• Gomati Beach with a backdrop of desert-like sand dunes Atsiki is the…

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Romeikos Gialos

28-10-2012 Hits:11089 Western Limnos Beaches

If you are looking for a nice place to go swimming in the city of Myrina, you don’t need to look further than Romeikos Gialos Beach. Set against the backdrop...

Thanos beach
Along the southwestern coastline of Limnos, at a distance of a mere 4 km from the capital city Myrina, lies the beautiful beach of Thanos. Popular for its picturesque landscape…
Myrina beach
The beach at Myrina, rightly named after the island’s capital, is located along the western coastline and in the heart of the city. Myrina Beach carries with it an international…
Kotsinas beach
Nestled deep in the Gulf of Pournia rests a beach in the village of Kotsinas. Her shallow waters are ideal for family outings at the beach, as the children can…

Avlona
On the main road to Kaspaka, in a picturesque bay just a kilometer from the capital city, sits the beach at Avlona…distinguished by her transparent, clear-view waters and simplistic, sheer…
Tourkikos Gialos
In the capital city of Myrina, you’ll find 3 local beaches, one of which is called Tourkikos Gialos. Located in the heart of the city’s two ports, it carries a…
Agios Ioannis beach
Just 6 km from downtown Myrina, in the village of Kaspaka, is the long and far-reaching Agios Ioannis beach, where on the sea cliff stands a little, yet beautiful, church…

Plati beach
Also close to downtown Myrina, just a couple km away, is the popular beach in the village Plati. This inviting, sandy shoreline is a favorite with the locals and the…
Fanaraki
The village of Fanaraki is nestled along the Gulf of Moudro, and has a small yet inviting beach. The area surrounding the beach is quite scenic and breath-taking, with its…
Gomati
Next to the village of Katalakos, and at a distance of 20 km from the island’s capital of Myrina, you will come face-to-face with one of the most beautiful sights…

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Sand Dunes

23-11-2012 Hits:52176 Limnos Unique Attractions

• Vast, expansive areas of sand dunes creating an awe-inspiring landscape• You’ll swear you just landed in the desert• The most impressive of the sand dunes are called Gomati, in...

Petrified Forest
Lesvos Petrified Forest: An Unmatched, Globally-renowned Natural Monument General Information: 2.1 Origins and Significance 2.2 How to arrive 2.3 Opening Times The Museum of the Petrified Forest of Lesvos Lesvos Petrified Forest: An…
Ireon
Ireon or Hereon is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece and is protected by UNESCO as a WORLD HERITAGE MONUMENT. It is located in the homonymous coastal…
The Ancient Temple of Klopedi - Agia Paraskevi's Historical Site
General Information Nearby Attractions General Information Located a few kilometers northwest of the beautiful village of Agia Paraskevi, the ancient temple of Klopedi is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in…

Eupalinos Tunnel
The Eupalinos Tunnel is one of the greatest technical achievements of the 6th century BC and is considered by many as the eighth wonder of antiquity. The accuracy of this…
The Chapel of Panagia Krifti - A Beauty in Hiding
General Information The Story of Panagia Krifti Celebrations of Panagia Krifti How to Arrive at Panagia Krifti Nearby Attractions General Information Venture three kilometers west of Melinda and proceed to the remote, rocky shore to which the…
Castle of Myrina
• Impressive view from atop the castle• Built in the early 12th century A.D.• The largest fortress in the Aegean, spanning some 144 acres• Has a polygonal plan (frontline walls)…

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Poliochni

29-10-2012 Hits:11684 Limnos Archaeological Sites

• The oldest urban center in Europe• Most important prehistoric city on Limnos• The oldest parliamentary body in the world• Strategic, geographic location, adjacent to the coast of Asia MinorPoliochni...

Panagia Kakaviotissa
• Here you will find the village of Thanos• Church built into the rock• A miraculous image• Exclusive and exceptional sightPanagia Kakaviotissa church, in the Vicinity of Myrina, is literally…
Faraklo
• Located after the village Propouli• One-of-a-kind geological monument and volcanic formation Faraklo is an important geological monument of exceptional, natural beauty, where the strange volcanic rock formations will astonish and…
Museum of Maritime tradition and sponge fishing
• Learn the secrets of sponge diving, stories told by the divers and learn of the beneficial qualities of natural sponges• View the original sponge diving suits and equipment, the…

Kaviria
• In honor of Kaviria, the children of legendary Hephaestus• The mysterious initiation rites and rituals of Kaviria• The oldest Telestirio Hall in all of Greece The discovery of Kaviria came…
Folk Museum of Portianos
• Admire traditional period costumes and knitting tools• Experience what life was like during the time of their grandparents and ancestors Founded in 1995, the folk museum is housed in a…
Archaeological Museum of Myrina
• Marvel at exhibits from Prehistoric times through the Byzantine era• See artifacts up close, unearthed from the ancient cities of Poliochni, Hephaestia and Myrina as well as Kavirio The archeological…

Sand Dunes
• Vast, expansive areas of sand dunes creating an awe-inspiring landscape• You’ll swear you just landed in the desert• The most impressive of the sand dunes are called Gomati, in…
Temple of Artemis in Myrina
At a distance of just 2 km from the capital Myrina, a temple was built in the 7th century B.C., dedicated to the Goddess Artemis.
Castle of Myrina
• Impressive view from atop the castle• Built in the early 12th century A.D.• The largest fortress in the Aegean, spanning some 144 acres• Has a polygonal plan (frontline walls)…

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