Best Limnos Beaches, Attractions & Museums - YouInGreece

A picture showing a beach bar on the beach of Zematas on Lemnos island.

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Zematas Beach

Zematas is a charming, white fine-sand beach. Among Limnos' best developed beaches, its clear and shallow waters make it ideal for children's play.

A picture of the white sand, the sea, a few tourists, and hills in the background at Evgatis beach on Lemnos island.

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Evgatis Beach

Wide and long, white-sand beach with shallow waters. The beach at Evgatis has water sports, beach bars, and a taverna. Good vibes!

A picture with an umbrella and a windsurfer in the background taken on the beach of Keros on Lemnos island.

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Keros Beach

With sandy, shallow waters, Keros is a 4 kilometers long beach ideal for campers and caravan owners as well as for kite surfers and windsurfers.

A photo showing a part of Kotsinas beach on the island of Lemnos.

photo: Ted Potters

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Kotsinas Beach

Kotsinas is a long beach with fine sand. Famous for its extra-shallow waters, it's a classic for families with children.

A picture showing the vast beach of Gomati on Lemnos island - the best beach for kite surfing in Greece.

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Gomati Beach

Gomati is a sandy, shallow-waters beach. Maybe the best beach for kite surfing in Greece thanks to the winds. Close to the Greek desert of Ammothines.

A picture of the beach of Chavouli including some people and kite surfing.

photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

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Chavouli Beach

Moudros

Moudros or Havouli is a peaceful, white-sand beach with shallow waters - kids favorite. Play beach volley and get your drinks and food at the beach bar.

A picture showing a part of the Parthenomitos beach of Lemnos.

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Parthenomitos Beach

Moudros

Isolated, not developed, and with tricky access, you won't find many people here. Natural beauty is king but to enjoy you need to be prepared.

A photo of the hill of the castle and the Romeikos Gialos Beach in the city of Myrina.

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Romeikos Gialos Beach

Myrina

Sandy beach to the north of the castle and close to bars, cafés, and shops. Its only distinguishing quality is the neoclassical buildings nearby.

A picture of a cross the Old Russian Cemetery of Nea Koutali on Lemnos island.

photo: ThruTheseLines / CC BY 2.0

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Old Russian Cemetery

Nea Koutali

Defeated by Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War, 350 people sought refuge in Limnos and continued their lives here. They rest in peace in Nea Koutali.

A photo showing the roofless chapel of Panagia Kakaviotissa on Limnos island.

photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

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Panagia Kakaviotissa Chapel

The outstanding Kakaviotissa Chapel is inside a hollow hilltop without much of a ceiling. Around 20' of ascend and then a breathtaking view.

A picture showing the Castle of Myrina on the island of Lemnos.

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Myrina Castle

The Byzantines built Myrina Castle in 1186. It's an easy climb especially if you avoid the hours of heat. Look out for deer in the distance.

A photo of the remains at the Archaeological Site of Poliochni on the island of Lemnos.

photo: Elisa Triolo / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Archaeological Site Poliochni

The Archaeological Site Poliochni is a prehistoric settlement of the 5th or 4th millennium BC. It's considered to be the oldest town in Europe.

An aerial photo showing the remains of the Archaeological Site of Ancient Ifestia on Lemnos island.

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Ancient Ifestia Archaeological Site

A 3000 years old town named after Hephaestus. Its most recognizable excavated building is the theater. Everything is well-explained with signs.

A photo of the ruins at the Archeological Site of Kaveirio on Lemnos island.

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Kaveirio Archeological Site

Sanctuary dedicated to the enigmatic deities, Kaviri. It was abandoned around 300 AD. Try to find the cave of Philoctetes.

Limnos Why visit?

Home to the only desert in Greece.
Famous for its cheeses, honey, cereals, pasta, and wines.
A volcanic island without any forests but with fertile plains.

The sign over the main entrance at the Folklore Museum of Portianou, Lemnos island.

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Folklore Museum of Portianou

Housed in a two-story traditional building, the Folklore Museum of Portianou displays 19th century household and everyday-life items.

The front side and the main entrance of the Archaeological Museum of Lemnos in the city of Myrina.

photo: Ejelepi at Greek Wikipedia

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Archaeological Museum of Lemnos

Myrina

Housed in the 19th century Turkish administration headquarters, the Archaeological Museum is the perfect place to learn about Lemnos' history.

A group of people at the area of Ammothines (Sand Dunes) of Lemnos.

photo: Kostas Limitsios / CC BY 2.0

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Lemnos Desert «Ammothines»

Ammothines will make you feel like in Sahara. A 70,000 sqm desert with dunes excites everybody, especially children — a great photo setting.

A photo of two people at the vast Aliki Salt Lagoon of Lemnos island.

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Aliki Salt Lagoon

An otherworldly place where one appreciates this planet's beauty. A vast salt field that's revealed as the winter sea retreats and evaporates.

A picture of boats moored on a pier at Moudros Port, Lemnos island.

photo: Σαλαμούρας Σπύρος / CC BY-SA 3.0

Moudros Port Town

There's a promenade by Moudros port which is perfect for your evening walk and dinner. A relaxing and mostly quiet place.

The seafront promenade, the port and the hill of the castle in the background.

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Myrina Town

Limnos' capital has an imposing castle, and narrow streets with traditional island architecture. A 3200 years old town steeped in beauty and history.

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