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 tourists for their vacation. The beautiful stone paved alleys of the central market-place link the port with the Romeikos Gialos, the picturesque part of the small town, with the old mansions and peaceful taverns. The castle with its panoramic view to Myrina and Mount Athos has its field day after dusk, when it is illuminated and offers a wonderful spectacle. But, what is the most intriguing of all? Well, the deer that live free in the castle.
Time stands still in the tranquil landscape of Myrina and therefore it is an ideal choice for vacation beyond the confines of the established cosmopolitan destinations.