The beautiful capital of Limnos was named after the wife of its first king, Thoantas. Spreading between two coves and the castle rising on the steep hill amidst them, it offers its unpretending beauty on a noble scale. It could be said that this is the cosmopolitan side of the island, since most of its inhabitants live here and is chosen by the...
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Moudros could be characterized as the co-capital of the island, known both for its large port, which is considered one of the safest in the Mediterranean, and for the "Armistice of Moudros", which was concluded on October 31, 1918 between the Allies and Turkey and by which the World War I ended officially. You should definitely go for an...
It is located 22km from Myrina. The Italian hand of this village is the church of Agios Georgios, which has the biggest belfry on the island. Atsiki is known for the production of the local soft drinks "Krini", especially for the cool and tasty lemonades as well as orangeades.
Thanos is one of the most picturesque villages of the island built at the foot of Kakavos Hill. The homonym beach is one of the most beautiful destinations for a swim in the summer. If you find yourself in the area, you will definitely enjoy the route to the church of Panagia Kakaviotissa. It is located under a huge rock near the peak of the...
Another picturesque village and yet one of the oldest in Limnos, which is amphitheatrically built on a small bulge. The inhabitants of Kaspakas work on the production of local ware such as handmade pasta and sweets. Therefore, if you find yourself there after a walk on the secluded beach of Karvounolakas, you should definitely visit the...
Plati is located within close distance from Myrina and its high spot is its busy beach organized with beach-bars, taverns and rooms to let.
Kontias is a traditional settlement of genuine architectural beauty. Its main places of interest are the renovated stone houses, two fully restored windmills and the Gallery, where works of the Balkan painting art are displayed.
Nea koutali is located near the airport and right next to the sea. The Museum of Naval Tradition and Sponge Fishery and the church of Agia Marina are its main places of interest. The traditional taverna "Martha" in the village's center serves delicious dishes of seafood and meat.
The impressive entrance to the village is a one-kilometer road, along which are planted towering trees. A chop-house is also located here; whose owner occasionally plays the traditional lyre for the costumers.
Varos, a village with preserved specimens of the traditional architecture of the island, is located 25km from Myrina and built on a hill. In its picturesque square you will find a traditional ouzeri, a coffee house and a cafe.
Kotsinas is a seaside village near Varos. Its places of interest are the church of Zoodochos Pigis, built on an artificial hill, as well as the statue of Maroula, a legendary figure of Limnos, who, according to sayings, drove off the Turks in 1478. At its port are located three exceptional seafood taverns and a beautiful beach.
Kontopouli is widely known as the place where Giannis Ritsos lived in exile, who wrote several poems about the "Kapnismeno Tsoukali" (Sooty Marmite) of the area. As a matter of fact, a traditional marmite workshop is located in the village, while you will find several options for dining and entertainment at its square.
Skandali is a peaceful village located on the southwestern edge of the island and is noted for its apiculture. Within close distance from the village you will find the two beautiful beaches, Parthenomytos and Skidi.