Limnos, one of the busiest ports in Greece, with beautiful beaches, traditional villages untouched by modern tourism, hardly fits the stereotypes that circulate about the Greek islands. It is an island quite flat with rolling hills, green meadows sprinkled with yellow ocher spring and summer.
It was the island's native-blacksmith god Hephaistos (Vulcan mythology Romanian), who was venerated on Mount Moschylus. In the past, it was emitting gas, but today is manifested by his past volcanic hot springs and the land limnian sulfuric astringent, used for wound healing time of Turkish occupation and to relieve stomach ache.
Myrina is the capital and main port of Lemnos and counts on 4500 inhabitants. The settlement stretches around two beautiful bays and between stands the imposing Venetian castle surrounded by massive formations of volcanic rock. Visitors are charmed by the old neoclassical mansions, Ottoman buildings and fountains, traditional houses, narrow streets and modern constructions that compose the setting of Myrina. Along the waterfront lie plenty of restaurants and traditional taverns. Between the picturesque alleys of Myrina are found numerous local shops and cafes. One of the most beautiful churches of Myrina is Panagia Kokoviotissa perched at the top of the cliff. Behind the beach of Riha Nera lies the prehistoric settlement of Myrina.
The village of Varos on the island of Lemnos is a historic settlement located in the center of the island, renowned for the unique way it has been revitalized through sustainable tourism.
Kaspakas is a traditional village nestled at the foot of Mt Agios Athanasios, 5 km north of Myrina, the capital of Lemnos. It counts on 700 inhabitants most of whom are engaged in agriculture. The village is built around a protected area amidst the lush green hills, thus it is not visible from the sea. It consists of traditional houses and picturesque alleys that compose the beautiful scenery of Kaspakas. Over the years the village has become really popular with tourists due to the impressive rocks of Kaspakas and the superb sandy beach of Agios Ioannis. Plenty of restaurants and accommodations are available in the wider region.
Kalliopi (or Kalliope) is a picturesque village located on the island of Lemnos (Limnos) in Greece.
Mudhros (or Moúdros) is a small village/town located on the island of Lemnos, in the North Aegean Islands region of Greece. It is located on the east coast of the island, near a large natural bay, known as Mudhros Bay.
