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7429 Greece 2020 Lemnos.qxp 23/11/2019 15:42 Page 127 Greece | North Aegean Islands | Lemnos Ancient Kavirio L Ancient Ifestia Lemnos 470m Kotsinas Varos Agios Ioannis v It does exist! An unspoiled island with a very Greek Kaspakas myrina flavour, relatively few tourists, excellent sandy Plati Moudros Thanos Kondias Ancient beaches, a characterful port, and a direct flight… Poliochni Lemnos lies halfway between the That said, excursions do run (notably no facilities but is lesser populated. the Argonauts reached the island… shores of Asia Minor and the slopes boat trips and a round-island coach At Poliochni the remnants of four The island was successfully of Mount Athos. Indeed you can see trip); bicycles, cars and small boats cities have been found – the most repopulated.’ Athos on a clear day, and they say can be rented; horse riding and a ancient predates Troy and is a site of They do say these old tales often that the holy mountain casts its range of water sports is available at world significance, being possibly have a factual basis. Could that old shadow on Lemnos twice a year. Plati and there is a PADI dive school. the oldest known town settlement man sitting in the coffee shop be a The island resembles a huge Myrina, the capital, bisected by a in Europe. direct descendant of Jason himself? butterfly, its many bays giving a dominant Venetian Castro, really is More recently, Lemnos has coastline of some 260 kms. It is the most a most attractive little town. witnessed the familiar eighth largest Greek island, which The harbour is archetypal with an Mediterranean roll-call, Romans, means plenty of scope for array of cafés and restaurants, and Venetians, Genoese and Turks all Lemnos InformatIon exploration. Beaches are superb, plenty of small shops in the narrow having left their mark. Legend has it Getting to Lemnos even within Myrina, being sandy and lanes behind. Elegantly crumbling that Aphrodite, having been upset safe, and there are many to choose neoclassical buildings and good Thursday Day flight Gatwick to by the local women, gave them all Lemnos. Then 40 mins by coach or from, including lovely Plati just sandy beaches lie to either side, the such halitosis that their husbands taxi. It is also possible to fly from outside which has a coveted Blue most popular of which is Riha Nera - imported new wives from Thrace! Heathrow via Athens (daily flights) – Flag (one of five awarded to the busy in season it offers plenty of sun supplement on request. For flight The Lemniot ladies promptly details see page 270. island in 2019). The interior is rural beds (free of charge if you buy a drugged them all and threw their Car Hire and gently hilly. Lemnos is a very coffee, drink or snack), a traditional bodies over the cliffs. As one local See pages 268-9 for car hire details. traditional Greek island, where taverna restaurant and a handful of guide book put it, ‘After this event a representative priorities remain agriculture and beach bars serving food (music society of Amazons was created, till Based in Myrina, visits all areas. fishing rather than tourism. here). Romeikos in the next bay has 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk Greece & Cyprus | 127 7429 Greece 2020 Lemnos.qxp 23/11/2019 15:42 Page 128 Greece | North Aegean Islands | Lemnos Sotiris Apartments Myrina Offering high modern standards, The apartments comprise a double the Sotiris Apartments are the pick bedroom and a second room of the town accommodation. With containing fitted kitchen area (mini- lush pretty gardens to the front they oven, rings, fridge) and one or two enjoy a quiet residential location full-sized beds – an extra (fifth) bed convenient for both beach (3 can be placed here for a child. One minutes to popular Riha Nera) and (the larger) is ground floor and town (10 mins, 20 to the harbour). A possesses a nice-sized garden patio reasonable choice of tavernas can (recommended for families). be found within a 5-10 minute stroll. All units are spacious, light and airy The accommodation is housed in with air-conditioning included at two 3-storey buildings. Most are no extra charge. studios, spacious and nicely furnished Highly recommended, you won’t in a tasteful modern style. All have find a better location or standards twin beds (can be placed flush in Myrina. together) with fitted kitchen area (2 rings, full fridge), shower room/wc, air-conditioning, room safe, telephone and large front balcony or terrace. Those on the ground floor are slightly stepped back from one another and combine well for families – they all have a good-sized garden patio with sun umbrella; t hose on the upper floors have sunblinds and enjoy views to Myrina’s castle, especially attractive at night The Air Conditioning when floodlit. All have space enough Apartments: Free WiFi for a full-sized third bed if required, Self Catering (balconies and reception area) and some can even sleep four. Studios for 2/4 Apartments for 2/5 Lemnos Experience Week Our island representative, Annette, has ouzerie and traditional evening full day island tour been introducing our guests to the meal Explore further and gain a richer delights of Lemnos for many years, An evening visit to a family-owned appreciation of this Aegean island on a sharing her extensive island knowledge, ouzerie (Lemnos is known for its high full-day coach tour, with guide. You'll contacts and insider tips. Her passion for quality ouzo). The tour includes a chance visit archaeological sites, small villages the island is infectious, as evidenced by to taste the local ouzo, before dining at a and even have time for a swim. the many regular guests who return traditional village taverna. The meal sunset cruise year-on-year. Our one week activity and served is prepared by grandmother This evening we have included a sunset experience holiday on Lemnos has been using local produce and cooked in the cruise for you. This is a relaxing trip designed by Annette, based on the traditional way of the island. which offers a chance to see dolphins feedback and requests she has received. Half day walking excursion and, weather dependent, a wonderful The holiday will operate for departures A 5km guided stroll of the island's sunset behind the iconic outline of on 21st May and 24th September 2020 countryside. It is only on foot that you Mount Athos. and costs £795 per person if booked allow yourself the time and peace of Cookery lesson and tasting with rena before 31st January - prices after this mind to appreciate the landscape Mrs Rena, an excellent cook, will teach date may vary depending on availability. around you; the sights, sounds and you how to make two traditional Greek Prices are based on 2 persons sharing a smells. Your destination is the village of dishes. Whilst the food is cooking her studio at Sotiris Apartments for 7 nights Kontias, where refreshments and a husband will give you a tour around with flights from Gatwick and transfers - simple meze will be served. their olive groves and farm. Lunch will be single supplement £160. The the fruits of your labour, accompanied accommodation can be extended for an by local cheeses, salad and a dessert. additional week or two if desired - please ask for a price. The holiday includes the following activities, aimed to give you a greater insight into the island's history, culture and landscape than most visitors see. Please note that the minimum number of participants for this holiday to operate is 6 persons and we reserve the right to amend the programme locally depending on conditions. 128 | Sunvil 020 8758 4758 www.sunvil.co.uk 7429 Greece 2020 Lemnos.qxp 23/11/2019 15:42 Page 129 Greece | North Aegean Islands | Lemnos Lemnos Hotel Myrina The Lemnos is a traditional Greek bed and has a larger front sea view harbour hotel and offers a friendly, balcony. comfortable base from which to Breakfast can be taken at the hotel's enjoy the island atmosphere of this ground floor cafe (local charge) or pretty port. at any of the nearby harbour cafés. The hotel has 29 rooms on its 3 Sandy beaches are not far away – a upper floors served by a lift. 5 minute walk to the town beach Although not large, all are simply and 15 minutes to Riha Nera the and comfortably furnished and other side of the castle. If you like some retain the hotel’s original fish, the tavernas by the harbour features such as wooden floors. All serve the freshest you could find. are air-conditioned, have a fridge and ensuite shower/wc (a couple are with bath). Our prices are based on rooms to the front which have a balcony with harbour/sea views. For couples wanting more space The Hotel: Air Conditioning we'd recommend booking a triple 2 Star Free WiFi (reception area) room, which comprises two rooms Room Only containing a double and a single The Lemnos Hotel is below the castle (yellow building) Myrina Town Beach Myrina Archontiko Hotel Myrina Centrally located in the old part of picture windows giving views to the Myrina, just behind the main castle and (over rooftops) the sea. pedestrian shopping street, the There is also a 2-room suite with a Archontiko building dates from double sofa-bed in the living room. 1851 and is built in the Turkish style. A good traditional Lemnian The hotel has 13 twin and double breakfast is taken on the ground rooms with bath or shower on its floor.