Castles, a 5,000-year-old city, rock towns, excellent destinations and indescribably delicious local food and a glass of wine
In the days when people got sick and no suitable medicine could be located, there was an island in the North Aegean that promised hope and healing. Simply a small handful of the incredible volcanic dirt of Lemnos would certainly– it was stated– do the trick and banish the malady.
Today, this extremely island maintains its healing qualities in one more sense. Though well out of the ordinary, its friendly inhabitants, peaceful, open landscapes and golden dune offer balm to body and soul. And as if these were inadequate, there are unusual archaeological sites, enchanting castles and tasty regional products. Amongst them are the abundant, cost effective fish and fish and shellfish meals, wonderful wines, honey, cheese and pasta from the land that used to be among the breadbaskets and vineyards of old Greece.
What to do on Lemnos
Myrina: A castle town with 2 seafronts
The castle in Lemnos’ principal community inhabits a high, rough headland flanked by two seaside neighbourhoods– the Romeiko (Greek) and Turkiko (Turkish) Yialo (shore). Among the island’s significant destinations, its only gain access to is from the east. It was erected by the Byzantine emperor Andronikos I Komninos (1118-1185) on the site of older wall surfaces, most probably ancient. In the 1970s, the community of Rhodes contributed to Lemnos three deer of the Dama dama species, two does and a dollar. They went forth and increased and there are currently some 50 to 70 deer living freely within the castle walls, contributing to the enjoyment of your visit.
Poliochni, a primitive settlement in the Aegean
Established in the late 4th-early third millennium BC, on a hillock neglecting Cape Vroskopou, this was among the most important Neolithic-Bronze Age settlements in the Aegean. It went through numerous different structure phases in its 2,000-plus years of presence that archaeologists have designated them colours for clarity– black, blue, eco-friendly, red, yellow, brown and violet.
The towns of Lemnos
Holidays in standard villages composed of authentic rock work of arts. Despite which one you occur to drop in– Myrina, Kontopouli, Romanos, Kontia, Katalako or any other– you’ll be introduced to the art of the stonemason: the decorative reliefs, the amazing finishing techniques and the ‘mantras’. These are not the typical isolated lamb pens or stables you ‘d find elsewhere, yet much more sophisticated complexes of farm buildings.
Famous regional flavours
Lemnos has a lengthy practice in particular types of food. It’s famous throughout Greece for its milk items, honey and durum wheat. Search for cheeses (such as melichloro, kaskavali and kalathaki), rusks, whole-wheat flour and handmade noodles, along with a huge selection of white wines, red and white, that have a distinctive preference thanks to the volcanic soils. The very best understood red grape varietal is called Kalambaki or Limnio (Appellation of Controlled Origin). The most preferred white is the Muscat of Alexandria. They were renowned even in Homer’s day.
Covert gems of Lemnos
Hephaistia and the Cabeirian secrets
The damages of Hephaistia are what stays of an old city that flourished during the 5th and 4th century BC. The god Hephaistos was its protector therefore he was venerated right here accordingly. North of Cape Chloe, you’ll discover the renowned sanctuary of the Cabeirians, likewise dedicated to the prayer of Hephaistos. Going by the myth, the Cabeiroi were the youngsters of Hephaistos and the refuge was the scene of the Cabeirian Mysteries which were related to the regeneration of nature and fertility.
Golden dune
These all-natural formations are located in the northern part of Lemnos, covering a location of 70,000 sq m. A very rare phenomenon, in Greece at the very least, this unique landscape draws in an increasing number of visitors by the year.
The island with the salt lakes
Near Kontopouli are marshes containing three lakes– Alyki, Hortarolimni and Asprolimni (or Salt, Grassy and White). Alyki is the largest. It links to the sea through a little canal and in summer season the seawater dries to generate high-grade salt. All 3 lakes are under the protection of the EU’s Natura 2000 network, since numerous migratory birds hang out there, as any of you with an interest for nature will certainly want to.
There is a village near kontopouli that is called Moudros, this village has one of one of the most stunning coastlines of he island, this coastline is called megalomaniac fanaraki coastline. It is at this coastline where some rock rental properties neglecting the sea are built. The vacation homes are called fanaraki villas and their sight is unparallel. If you like a quite area where you can take pleasure in the sunset beside among the most gorgeous beaches of Lemnos, then take into consideration remaining at fanaraki suites, you will certainly not regret it.