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Lemnos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Lemnos, Sightseeing, Eastern Aegean

 

 

Lemnos is an island rich in history and natural beauty. It is mostly a mountainous island but has some nice beaches too. The castles and the archaeological sites of Lemnos testify its rich culture and active presence in the ancient times.

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Lemnos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Lemnos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Lemnos.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

 
:: Myrina town

Location: On the western coast of Lemnos island
Description: This small town has many neoclassical mansions, old houses and a picturesque waterfront to stroll around. A strong Byzantine castle overlooks the whole town.
Myrina town
>> Info & Pictures of: Myrina town  
:: Riha Nera beach

Location:
About 5 km from Myrina town
Description: This is one of the most popular beaches of Lemnos. It is long and sandy, with clean water and well-organized.
Riha Nera beach
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:: The church of Agios Nikolaos

Location:
In Myrina town
Description: The church of Agios Nikolaos has been built on top of a hill overlooking the whole Myrina town. You have to climb very stairs to get there but the view is worth it.

The church of Agios Nikolaos in Myrina
>> Info & Pictures of: The church of Agios Nikolaos  
:: The Archaeological Museum of Lemnos

Location:
In Myrina town
Description: The Archaeological Museum of Lemnos is housed in a neoclassical mansion and houses findings thatdate from the prehistoric till the modern era.
The Archaeological Museum of Lemnos
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:: The Ancient Settlement of Poliochni

Location:
About 30 km to the east of Myrina
Nearest village: This ancient settlement dates from the beginning of the 3rd millenium B.C. and is thought to be the oldest settlement of Europe.
The Ancient Settlement of Poliochni
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:: Alyki Lake

Location:
28 km to the north east of Myrina, close to Kontopouli village
Description: This is a lake of special natural beauty and a habitat for emigrant and endangered species.
Alyki Lake
>> Info & Pictures of: Alyki Lake  
:: The Castle of Myrina

Location:
On a hill overlooking Myrina
Description: This Byzantine Castle was built by Emperor Andronicus Komninos and can be accessed only on foot. Some deer are living close to the Castle.
The Castle of Myrina
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:: Cape Faraklo

Location:
To the north west of the island, close to Atsiki village
Description: This Cape is a wonder of Nature. It is actually a set of red rocks with strange formations.
Cape Faraklo
>> Info & Pictures of: Cape Faraklo  
:: The archaeological site of Ifestia

Location:
About 28 km to the north east of Myrina
Description: Ifestia was in the antiquity the second more important town of Lemnos, after Myrina. There you will see remains from the Minoan till the Roman rimes
The archaeological site of Ifestia
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:: The Windmills of Romanou

Location:
40 km to the south east of Myrina
Description: These old windmills have today been restored and are found close to Skandali village. They were used until some decades ago to grind the wheat.
The Windmills of Romanou
>> Info & Pictures of: The Windmiils of Romanou  
:: Agios Efstratios island

Location:
To the south of Lemnos
Description: This little island is lying one hour and a half from Lemnos. Agios Efstratios was a place of exile for the communists from 1928 till 1963. A strong earthquake in 1968 destroyed the traditional architecture of the island.
>> Info & Pictures of: Agios Efstratios island  
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