Sand Dunes of Lemnos

On the northwest of the island, at a distance of 3 km from Katalakko village, you will feel as if you are in Sahara... in the heart of North Aegean Sea! The sand dunes are an impressive phenomenon, covering an area of 70 acres.

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Church of St. George at Repanidi

The old church of St. George in Repanidi is a cemetery church which has been declared a historical monument. The church is a post-Byzantine basilica which was probably founded in 1860. This type of church is the most characteristic ecclesiastical architecture of post-Byzantine times in Lemnos. Of particular interest is the carved wooden iconostasis and the parapets with vibrant colors. This was a unique form of art which was developed in Lemnos and other islands of the northeastern Aegean during the post-Byzantine era.

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Archaeological Site of Hephaestia

Hephaestia (north of the Gulf of Pournia) was in the past the second biggest town of Lemnos after Myrina. The excavations of the Italian Archaeological School and the Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities unearthed antiquities which documented human activity in the area from the Late Bronze Age to the Byzantine times.

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Church of Panagia Kakaviotissa

Near Evgati, in an inaccessible cave, you will find the Church of Panagia Kakaviotissa. In 1305 it became part of the Monastery of Ayia Lavra. Monks from Ayios Efstratios village, which belonged to the monastery, found shelter in the chapel to protect themselves from the raids of the Turks. The chapel has no roof but it is well protected from the rocks of the cave.

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Faraklo Cape

At Cape Faraklo (north of the island) you will witness a wonderful geological phenomenon which reveals the geological history of the island. Millions of years ago, scorching lava poured from the bowels of the earth and froze when it came into contact with the sea. This led to the creation of impressive natural sculptures, the "fragkokefala" as the locals call them. This is a unique place that will provide you with unforgettable memories of your holidays on Lemnos.

 

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Kontias

This is one of the most beautiful and biggest villages of the island. It is built right next to a green hill with pines and cypresses. You will enjoy walking down the cobblestoned streets and admiring the stone houses with the colored shutters (the most beautiful examples of the traditional architecture of Lemnos), the ornate neoclassical marble corbels, the orchards of orange and lemon trees, the old distillery, the lemonades workshop which dates back to 1954, the grocery stores, the cafes and the taverns.

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Lychna

Built in the gulf of Moudros, Lychna took its name from the oil lamps of the houses, which were the first thing the sailors saw at night when they entered the bay of Moudros. Another story says that there was a lighthouse here and this is how the place got its name.

Today, on the cobbled square of the village, three young people own a special café - tavern and organize music nights and other events. Among the most visited sites of the village are the restored windmill on the hill and the Church of St. Demetrius which was built in 1865.

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Zematas Beach

This is one of the most popular beaches of the island due to its white sand and crystal clear and shallow waters, ideal for families with young children. The beach is 350 meters long with several trees for shade, umbrellas, a beach bar and the possibility for water sports. Also there are taverns and a beach volley court on the beach. You can get there via a 4 km. gravel road that starts at Panagia village.

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Keros Beach

This is one of the most popular and lively beaches, ideal for young people and those who love water sports, especially surfing. Here you will find a School of Windsurf, Kitesurf and other water sports. You can also rent a canoe for a wonderful boat trip. Moreover, there is a beach volley court, umbrellas and sun loungers. The turquoise and crystal clear waters are shallow; perfect for young children. The beach is located on the east coast of Lemnos, near Kontopouli.

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Palaiokastro Beach

On the east side of the island, in Plaka Bay, you will find Palaiokastro beach. On the north side of the beach there is the little port of Plaka. A part of the beach is organized with umbrellas. You can get here via the dirt road that starts at the village of Plaka.

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