Top sigths of Greece
The city of Piraeus is famous for its magnificent nature and rich choice of cultural places of interest. The most famous tourist destinations are open air theatre on a hill, Navy Museum, the Museum of Archaeology and several local villages. The most famous and interesting villages of the region are Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Mati and Daphni. Kaisariani village is famous for its ancient monasteries located in the piedmont region. … OpenChapters of the guide to Lemnos
Shopping, streets and outlets
More expensive and sophisticated ceramic products are offered to visitors by Hephaestia Ceramics Workshop. It presents a large selection of exquisitely painted plates, as well as beautiful hand-painted tea sets, elegant vases of unusual shapes and other creations of local artisans. In addition to ceramic products, very beautiful paintings by local artists are also sold in this store. The owners are themselves … Open
Advices for travellers
14. Fans of holidays in unusual places should head to the village of Kontias. Here, tourists are offered to rent old mills converted into residential houses at fairly affordable prices. 15. The island has an airport that regularly receives flights from Athens and other major Greek cities. Also, tourists can get here by ferry or boat. 13. There are relatively few hotels on the island, the main alternative to … Open
Lemnos for children - what to visit
Fans of beach activities should definitely visit the picturesque Plati Beach located in the Plati resort. It is not considered one of the best beaches in Greece by accident. The coastline of the beach is incredibly beautiful and has high ecological indicators. Vacationers are offered a lot of interesting entertainment here, from water sports and extreme paragliding to unforgettable cruises. The famous beach is … Open
Travel guide to Lemnos
The main symbol of the island for many years remains the Fortress of Myrna. This protective structure was built on the island in the beginning of the 13th century. In 1770, the construction was badly damaged in the course of the next battle between Russian and Turkish troops only fragments of the once majestic fortress were preserved till now. It is located on a small hill, and many tourists prefer to admire the … Open
Traditions and mentality of Lemnos
Lemnos residents are very friendly and welcoming, treating all travelers as long-awaited guests. Most tourists visiting the island do not stay in classic hotels. They rent houses or rooms from locals in order to get better acquainted with their traditional lifestyle. Hard-work people living in Lemnos made it one of the main agricultural and fishing centers of the country. Tourists can even go fishing with … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Walking around the city's markets, one can appreciate a variety of honeys made on the island. Thyme honey that has a very rich aroma of herbs is the most popular among tourists. Local honey has not only unique gustatory quality - it is also very good for health. Another interesting feature of Lemnos' traditional cuisine is local people's love for pasta. Here you can try dozens of types of pasta with seafood, … Open