Limnos
Travelers wanting flat, sandy beaches and a mostly Greek-visited, uncrowded island.
Fitting Limnos into your route
- Closest islands
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Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.
About Limnos
Limnos is a flat, volcanic island in the far north Aegean, popular mainly with Greek visitors rather than international tourism. It has wide sandy beaches, a small desert-like dune area near Gomati, and a strong wine tradition dating back to antiquity.
Weather on Limnos
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Average temperature by month
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C / 61°F | 20°C / 68°F | 24°C / 75°F | 27°C / 81°F | 27°C / 81°F | 24°C / 75°F | 19°C / 66°F |
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Tips
- Visit the small sand dunes near Gomati, an unusual desert-like landscape for Greece.
- Try local Limnos wine, made from grapes grown here since ancient times.
- Rent a car; the island is large and flat, making the beaches easy to reach by road.
Islands near Limnos
Closest first, measured between main ports.