Lemnos

still a well kept secret

The island was used for a long time as a military base. This is why it has been open only recently to tourism and offers an authentic atmosphere and unspoiled landscapes. The island of Lemnos is still a well kept secret.

It is island of peacefulness beauty: indented golden coastlines, placid landscapes, and very simple warm friendly people. Lemnos fascinates with its simplicity and calmness, tempts with its beauty. The island that emerged from flames and clouds of smoke, the island of Vulcan welcomes you and invites you to go to know it. Lemnos is situated in the northeastern part of the Aegean, westwards from the mouth of Dardanelles (ancient Hellespont). It is about 52 kilometers from Asia Minor. The island displays hills and lots of valleys. The highest hills are Skopia, Agios Elias, Agios Athanasios and Agios Pavlos. There are no rivers at all, but there are two lakes Alyki and Chortarolimni. The most important headlands of the island are Plaka, Mourtzaouflo and Tigani. In the southern part there is the natural port of Moudhros, the most secure natural bay in the Mediterranean. The capital of the island is Mirina, a town whose history and culture are very ancient. The island of Lemnos belongs to the Prefecture of Lesbos. The products of Lemnos have been famous since antiquity. Lemnos has a great tradition in the production of wine, which is exported all over the world. Products such as cheese, honey and fish of course can also be found.