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. Katalako beach on map ........................................................................................................................................... Back: + Lemnos Home + Lemnos Villages + Eastern Aegean Islands + Eastern Aegean Villages + Greece Home Related: + Beaches + Churches + Museums + Beach Pictures + Pictures