General information on Myrina

Myrina (also called Hora, Chora or Kastro) is the capital of the Greek island of Lemnos. With its approx. 3.5 inhabitants, it stretches in the south-west of the island territory along two bays divided by a rock massif. The whole part of the island is quite undulated, and so offering splendid views on the sea, houses with coloured roofs, and especially magificent sunsets from its peaks. You can have a sit-wodn in some of the local tavernas renown for its delicious cuisine. You will find there beach bars but also town cafés and enough shops. Yet don’t expect any bustling nightlife as the general atmosphere of Lemnos including the capital of Myrina is rather calm and typically insular.

Myrina beaches

Given that the town of Myrina was built along the coast and it is also the administrative centre of the island, the beaches are very well accessible, being the target of all the public or private means of transport not only from other places on Lemnos, but also its surroundings.

The local beach is covered with a sandy mat and decorated with nice green vegetation, providing cooling shade during the hot summer days. With the perfect intensity of the waves, the place is perfect for water sports including windsurfing, water skiing or boat rides.

Myrina resort: Tourist equipment

Myrina has accommodation facilities for all kinds of visitors. For the more demanding ones, there are several comfortable hotels, while those with a more limited budget can put up for the night in some of the more economical hotels, suites or private rooms. The active individuals can rent a bike, a motorbike, or a car.

What to do in Myrina: Tips for trips and activities

The island centre itself is an interesting place for sightseeing. Its origins are dated as early as the 12th century, so the town is quite old.  Besides all the necessary services like restaurants, shops, banks or hospitals, you will also find there an Archaeological Museum with many rare exhibits of the ancient times, and some other, smaller museums, the beautiful cathedral of Agia Triada with two bell towers, and many other buildings giving evidence of the rich history of this place. The lucky ones will have arrived during the local theatre festival, and see some of the drama performances. In the port, you observe the bustle of the place or taste the catch of the local fishermen in some of the traditional tavernas. Above the town, you will find a medieval castle, anothe rplace worth seeing, especially because of the deer which is kept there to amuse the visitors. From Myrina there are also trip buses to other places on Lemnos Island.

Where to go on Lemnos?

The most visited resorts on the island are Myrina and Plati