Lemnos is an island that offers the visitor a multitude of activities, as well as
It has many attractions and excellent beaches for swimming.
Its large area allows the traveler to make excursions by car and
tour the picturesque villages, the archaeological sites and the places with special natural nature
beauty.
In this article, we have designed for you a suggested route to do
day trip to Lemnos by car and focuses mainly on those who love
Places of historical interest.
Lemnos – Sightseeing by car
The excursion to Lemnos is best done by car, because the long distances that
It has the island, you may find it difficult if you move by local transport or by bicycles.
Renting a car is a good choice if you come to Lemnos without a car, because
You will have the flexibility to visit many places in less time, with more comfort.
Kontias Lemnos
The excursion we propose here moves to the south side of the island and starts from a
from the largest villages of Lemnos, Kontias, located about 10 minutes away from the
Myrina.
Kontias is famous for its beautiful stone windmills, which used to be
They ground the wheat and the stone mansions of the shipowners of the 19th – 20th century.
The hill with the windmills is a pleasant stop to take pictures while
You can take your morning walk in the picturesque alleys of the village.
In the village you can also admire the church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos, which
are of fortress construction, but also the paintings of great European artists, who
are in the Modern Art Gallery.
Kontias is popular for the ouzo it produces, which you can buy from
local distillery, as a souvenir and as a gift for your loved ones.
Portianou Limnos
The tour in Lemnos continues with a visit to the village of Portianou, which is located approximately
7 minutes away from Kontias and is also known for its old mansions.
In the village you can enjoy your morning coffee in the village square and then
visit the Folklore Museum, which, among other exhibits, preserves the
armchair of Winston Churchill, who was on the island during her campaign
Gallipoli.
In the village there is also the Second Allied Cemetery of Lemnos, which is a tribute
to the fallen of World War I, who participated in the campaign led by
General Winston Churchill.
Diapori Beach
Leaving Portianou village, we head to Diapori beach, where we will
Enjoy swimming in its clear waters. The distance is about 8 minutes.
Diapori is a sandy beach with deep waters, calm, without too many people, without
sunbeds. For this reason, it is advisable to get the necessary for your stay.
However, in the tavern nearby, you will find cool refreshments.
Diapori has a picturesque bay with fishing boats, while you can also see the sandy
passage that connects the Fakos Peninsula with the rest of the island.
If you are lucky you will have the opportunity to see a rare species of bird, which makes the
Its passage through the wetland located there.
Tsimandria Lemnos
Just 3 minutes away from Diapori beach, you will find the village of Tsimandria, which
is a summer destination – passage for travelers visiting Diapori.
Following the tree-lined road that leads to the square, you will be given the
icy water of the fountain located there.
In the village, you can make your stop for lunch at one of the
taverns he has. You will find good food and taste the local delicacies.
Closing this article of route – suggestion for an excursion to Lemnos by car, you
we recommend visiting the Happy Rental website, for the rental
car in Lemnos, for comfortable and relaxing holidays.
We wish you a pleasant stay on our island!
