On the north eastern side of the Aegean Sea, you can find the eighth biggest Greek island. Lemnos, with a rich historical and cultural background, was the island of god Hephaestus in the ancient times.

The several archaeological monuments on Lemnos show the long historical course of the island. The most important sites are Poliochni, the oldest town in Europe, and the Venetian Castle of Myrina. The special geographical features give an additional beauty to the island. The vast and amazing beaches with blue water offer visitors the relaxation they need, away from the noise of the city. The welcoming inhabitants offer rich gastronomic delicacies and dishes with fresh fish.

On Lemnos, you will find organized beaches where visitors can enjoy the crystal sea and many water sports, such as windsurfing, kite surfing, water ski, while you can also drink a coffee with view to the idyllic sunset. Daily boat tours are held to beautiful coasts of Lemnos as well as organized excursions by coach to archaeological sites around the island.

To go to Lemnos, there are ferries departing from Lavrion (Attica), Thessaloniki and Kavala (northern Greece), while daily flights are held from Athens and Thessaloniki. Lemnos is truly a small paradise, ideal for calm vacations.