Lemnos: Katalako Lemnos

Lemnos Villages: Katalako village in Lemnos Katalako village Lemnos: Surrounded by hills, the picturesque Katalako village in Lemnos Island agrees with its name, which in Greek means “in a pit”. Belonging to the Atsiki municipality, the village has only a few shops which offer local products. Commercial tourism has not touched it by now and it has retained its original charm and the features of a typical Greek village. Its inhabitants are few, only 100 permanent residents in the winter and some holiday makers in summer.

The patron saint of Katalako village is Agios Modestos, and a church for him was constructed in 1856. Agios Modestos protects the stock breeders and their cattle. A much celebrated festival is the name day of Agios Modestos, which is on the 18th of December. On this day the stock breeders wear white breeches, leather shoes – called ‘tservoulia’ – and a white cap and perform local dances such as the patma or kehagiadikos. An important beach located just 4 kilometers from the village is Gomati beach, known for its sandy shore. There are many monasteries near this area and one of them, Theomitoros Monastery was inhabited till 1928 by a monk. Some other attractions in the village include the ruins of a Byzantine castle, some good fishing spots near the beach and much more. Many accommodation options are available to visitors, and in summer the village gets quite crowded with tourists.    ........................................................................................................................................... Back: + Lemnos Home + Lemnos Villages + Eastern Aegean Islands + Eastern Aegean Villages + Greece Home Related: + Beaches + Churches + Museums + Beach Pictures + Pictures