Agios Efstratios Island, also known as Ai Stratis, is a peaceful and remote destination in the northern Aegean Sea, located southeast of Lemnos, about a 75min ferry ride away. Although it covers around 43 square kilometers, the island is home to fewer than 300 residents, making it one of the least populated places in Greece. […]
Ancient Hephaestia in Lemnos stands on the northern coast of the island, near the village of Kontopouli, about 30km east of Myrina. It occupies a low peninsula with wide views over the Aegean Sea. The city served as the island’s capital from the 8th to the 6th century BCE. According to Greek mythology, the people […]
Panagia Kakaviotissa stands as one of the most unique chapels in Greece. Located on the island of Lemnos, it sits high on Kakavos Hill, just a few kilometers southeast of Myrina. Unlike most churches, this chapel has no roof making it the only one of its kind in Europe. Monks fleeing the fall of the […]
Aliki Lake Lemnos stretches across the northeastern part of island, about 32 kilometers east of Myrina. It covers over 6,000 acres and lies just behind a two-kilometer strip of sand dunes that separate it from the sea. As a result, the lake forms a unique coastal wetland with both natural beauty and ecological value. During […]
Myrina Lemnos is the capital of island, located on the western coast of Lemnos. It serves as the main port and the island’s largest town. Visitors can easily access the town by ferry from other Aegean islands or mainland Greece. The town is known for its rich history, scenic beauty, and lively atmosphere. One of […]
The Sand Dunes Lemnos, also known as Ammothines, stretch across the island’s northwestern area. They lie about 22 kilometers north of the village of Myrina and close to the remote beach of Gomati. Covering around 70 acres, this area creates the feeling of a desert in the heart of the Aegean Sea. Unlike most Greek […]
