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INFORMATION about LIMNOS |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| The island of Limnos, pulsing with an amalgam of natural beauties, archaeological sites and traditional settlements, is an ideal resort for serene and peaceful holidays. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The island of Limnos belongs to the Eastern Aegean Island cluster and it is located at the northern part of the Aegean ocean. |
| AREA: | | 476 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 18000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Myrina |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The peculiar volcanic land of the island of Limnos pulses with extended plains, numerous low hills, scenic gulfs and infinite sandy coasts, composing an extraordinary morphology. |
| SEASONS: |
| The interesting character of the island of Limnos, which is mainly a resort ideal for peaceful vacations, attracts tourists from Greece and all over the world, especially during the summer months that are considered to be the high tourist season of the island of Limnos. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The castle, the metropolis, the churches of Agia Paraskevi and Kimisi Theotokou and the traditional houses at Myrina.
The villages Dafni and Katalakko at Atsiki.
Poliohni, the ancient Neolithic settlement of the Aegean at Kaminia.
The town Ifestia and the sanctuary Kavirio at Kontopouli.
The churches of Agios Andreas and Kimisi Theotokou and the neoclassical mansions at Kornos.
The churches of Agios Georgios, Agios Athanassios and Zoodohos Pigi at Repanidi.
The monastery of Agios Sozon at Skandali.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological museum at Myrina.
NATURE:
The cave of Filoktitis at Kontopouli.
The fossil forest at Moudros. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat you will be able to tour the island. You can wharf at Myrina, or Moudros, where you can also refuel. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the traditional island of Limnos you shall find taverns, restaurants, cafeterias and bars for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The theatrical performances, the cultural events and the dance happenings at Myrina.
The carnival at Kaspakas.
The athletic events at Kontopouli.
The several saint festivals that take place at every village of the island of Limnos. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Limnos you can buy weavings, preserves, halva, almonds, wine, ouzo, honey, cheese and figs. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Myrina
Myrina is the cosmopolitan capital and the scenic port of the island of Limnos and it is outspread around two bays, while in the middle, the rock with the castle prevails in dignity.
Kaspakas
The village of Kaspakas, built at the foot of the Agios Athanassios Mountain, is a traditional settlement full of stone paved alleys.
Kontias
Kontias is one of the largest and most beautiful villages of the island of Limnos, where the pine-clad hill, the ruined windmills, the verdurous streets, the stone built houses and the picturesque church of Agios Dimitrios shall definitely enchant you.
Kornos
Kornos is one of the most wonderful villages of the island of Limnos. At Kornos you can find the famous pastries of the island.
Moudros
Moudros is a large village outspread on the cove of the homonymous gulf and it is considered to be a commercial and fishing port. At Moudros, the superb fossil forest shall definitely bewitch you.
Nea Koutali
Nea Koutali is a traditional village full of big houses and beautiful roads, where the magnificent pine tree forest dominates.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Myrina there are itineraries all through the year. The duration of the journey is 18 hours and 30 minutes. Moreover, from the port of Rafina there are also itineraries for the port of Myrina. The duration of the journey is 11 hours. Additionally, there are speedboat itineraries from the town of Alexandroupolis to the port of Myrina and the duration of the journey is 3 hours and 30 minutes. The island of Limnos is also connected with Chios, Lesvos, Ikaria, Kavala, Thessalonica, Samos, Kos, Rhodes, Porto Lagos, Maronia, Alexandroupolis and Samothraki.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Rafina: +30 (22940) 22487
Port authority of Myrina: +30 (22540) 22225
Agency of Alexandroupolis: +30 (25510) 81700
BY AIRPLANE:
From the airport Eleftherios Venizelos at Spata to the airport of Limnos, there are fights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 1 hour. The airport of the island is located at a distance of 18 km from the capital. The island of Chios is also connected with Lesvos and Thessalonica.
Information:
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Limnos: +30 (22540) 22078
Airport of Limnos: +30 (22540) 31204
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Myrina: +30 (22540) 22201
Municipality of Myrina: +30 (22540) 23056
Traffic police of Myrina: +30 (22540) 22200
Taxi station of Myrina: +30 (22540) 23033
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Limnos: +30 (22540) 22078
Airport of Limnos: +30 (22540) 31204
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Rafina: +30 (22940) 22487
Port authority of Myrina: +30 (22540) 22225
Agency of Alexandroupoli: +30 (25510) 81700 |
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