Embracing the northeastern Aegean, there is a low-key island, which, however, conceals fabulous secrets: the multifaceted island of Lemnos! Tropical dunes, volcanic landscapes, a petrified forest, hot springs, vast beaches, castles, towers, great archaeological sites, as well as great culinary history compose a unique place with a unique charm!

Both capital and main port of Lemnos is the captivating Myrina, which includes the neighborhoods of the Turkish and Romeikos Yialos. At the Turkish Yialos, the old houses and the small coffee shops seem to have been trapped in time! In Romeikos Yialos, the famous mansions maintain intact the glamor of past times! An important attraction is the Archaeological Museum, which recounts the long history of the place. You can climb to Myrina castle, which stands proudly, carrying memories which are lost in the mists of time! Inside the castle, you can find free cute fawns wandering around!

Continue your acquaintance with Lemnos, with a tour of its traditional villages. Among them, Kontias, with its stone houses, old windmills and ouzo distillery, stands out. Equally beautiful is Kaspakas village, with its stone houses which seem to be clinging to the hill of Agios Athanasios. It is also worth visiting the village of Thanos, which is perched on Kakkavos hillside. If you love hiking, you can visit the beautiful church of Panagia Kakkaviotissa, which is carved into a cliff!

The island of Hephaestus is ideal for an archaeological safari! It is worth visiting the ancient Poliochni as well as the ancient Ifaisteia. Of special archaeological interest is the Sanctuary of Kaviria. On the rocky shores, under the Sanctuary, there is a cave where, according to legend, Philoctetes lived for 12 years.

Apart from the great archaeological monuments, Lemnos is famous for its natural wealth! In the northwestern part of the island in walking distance from Katalakko village an unexpected surprise awaits: a small desert or Pachies Ammoudies (Fat Sands) as characteristically the locals call it! The endless golden color of the sand dunes which constantly change formations, depending on the wind direction, creates a scene reminiscent of the Sahara desert! Apart from the dunes, the island has important wetlands, including the lakes of Alyki, Chortarolimni and Asprolimni. In the largest of these lakes; Alyki lake, gorgeous flamingos and other rare bird species find refuge. Equally fascinating are the waterfalls of Kaspakas, with its small ponds. Great natural attraction is the petrified forest of Moudros. The tropical trees, the huge sequoias and the ferns seem to have sprung from a painting! Lemnos can also offer you spas! Do not forget to visit the organized complex of baths at Therma.

A unique experience is the sea trip to the idyllic island of Agios Efstratios. The young oak forest, the sandy beaches and the blue waters compose an earthly paradise!

The Homeric island of Lemnos is an unexpectedly charming place, which seduces the senses and brings up memories of past times!