Volcanic Rocks at Faraklo - Lemnos island - Greece

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Limnos

Alone in the far northern corner of the Aegean Sea, save for neighbouring Agios Efstratios, Limnos rewards those who visit with pristine scenery unspoiled by mass tourism, superb sandy beaches, a celebrated winemaking culture and a scenic capital in the shadow of a grand Venetian castle.

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East Moudros Military Cemetery
Limnos
As if taken from the middle of England, this grassy patch is dotted with memorials to 800 ANZAC and other British Empire soldiers who died of wounds in a…
Castle of Myrina
Limnos
Myrina’s lonely hilltop kastro (castle) dates from the 13th century and occupies a headland that divides the town from its popular beach. The ruins of the…
Sanctuary of the Kabeiroi
Limnos
A beautifully desolate clifftop site, the Sanctuary of the Kabeiroi lies at the northern tip of remote Tigani Bay. The worship of the Kabeiroi gods here…
Chapel of Zoodochos Pigi
Limnos
This hilltop late-Byzantine church built next to a holy-water spring wouldn't be such an outstanding attraction if not for its scenic observation point…
Poliohni
Limnos
On the southeast coast, Poliohni is considered the first prehistoric settlement in the Aegean and – allegedly – the first example of constituted democracy…
Archaeological Museum
Limnos
Myrina’s fine neoclassical mansion-museum overlooks Romeïkos Gialos Beach and contains 8th- and 7th-century-BC finds from Limnos’ three major sites:…
Hephaistia
Limnos
Reconstructed and occasionally serving its original purpose after 2500 years of oblivion, this late-5th-century-BC theatre sits on the site of an earlier,…
Folklore Museum
Limnos
The chair occupied by Winston Churchill during WWI and various village household items are on display in this lovely museum. Phone to enquire about hours.

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Limnos: the Greek foodie paradise you’ve never heard of

Jan 3, 2020 • 5 min read

Head to the island of Limnos to sample Greece’s finest produce, minus the crowds. From saganaki to Greek wine, here's our guide to what the island offers.

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