The Best Beaches in Lemnos

Lemnos is the 8th largest island in Greece, which means it has plenty of coastline from which to choose the best beaches on the island. Due to its large amount of beaches, its tough to narrow it down to just a few. What we’ve tried to do in this article is split them up into three categories in terms of how well organised they are. We know people prefer different things when it comes to a beach so this way we’ve given everyone a few options no matter what they want, so that they can make the most of their holiday to Lemnos

Organised
Mikro Fanaraki
Located in the south of the island near the town of Moudros, Mikro Fanaraki and its neighbour Fanaraki, are some of the best equipped beaches on the island. Near to a number of hotels, it has many sun loungers and umbrellas as well as bars and food stalls to keep you happy whilst there. Its sands and shallow waters make it great for families and there are a number of sea caves to explore nearby, most famously Seagull’s Cave.

Riha Nera 
Next to the northern end of the capital Myrina, this beach is excellent due to its location to the town and the facilities that affords. With sunbeds and loungers as well as cabanas, you can stay in the shade or there is some open beach to play around on if you want a bit more space.

Plati
Not far away from Myrina in the village of Platy is its namesake beach. Curving around the bay, this beach is one of the most popular on the island. Its easy to see why, with golden sands lapped at by deep blue waves its shallow waters are safe for families to play on and it has plenty of services should you want drinks and snacks.

Avlonas
Despite having a number of facilities including a court for games and a hotel at one end, the beach is fairly secluded and doesn’t have many sunloungers. If you’re looking for a beach with some facilities but a different feel, Avlonas may be the one for you.  

Mikro Fanaraki

Part Organised
Thanos
Further south than Plati is the beach at Thanos. With part of the beach dedicated to sunbeds and umbrellas, the rest is given up to leave space for you to relax how you please. There are a few facilities, but this beach doesn’t get too busy even in the height of summer.

Keros
In a bay bookended with churches on either side lies Keros. This large beach stretches the length of the bay which is located on the eastern side of the island. All of the sunbeds and facilities are in the centre of the beach with umbrellas providing shade from the sun and the wind.

Agios Ioannis
Located on the western coast of the island, Agios Ioannis stretches across the bay in which it sits. With golden sands and beautiful blue waters, there are many buildings sat right on the front which include hotels and eateries. There are few loungers and umbrellas but most of the beach is instead unorganized.

Havouli
Sometimes spelt Chavouli, this beach in the southeast of the island has a mix of open beach as well as beds and umbrellas. It has some good facilities as well, with a bar which also has a beach volleyball court outside. 

Agios Ioannis Beach

Not Organised
Gomati  
On the northern coast of the island, this quiet yet large beach curls around the green shrub laden hills on either side. It is only accessible by a dirt track but if you want some space to yourself, this beach is rarely busy.  

Prassa
Usually deserted, this small beach on the western coast of the island is near the Katsaiti Waterfall. Mostly pebbly it has some golden sand at either end and is a good place to relax.

Stivi  
Located in the next inlet over from the much more popular Thanos beach, you’ll find Stivi beach. This quiet sandy beach is near to a few accommodation but is generally very quiet. Covered by rocky outcrops at either end, this beach has glistening blue waters which stay shallow. Where the water meets the sands becomes mostly rocks so if you want to lie down in the sand, stay further up the beach.

Gomati Beach

We hope this has given you some insight into which beaches to visit on Lemnos, and has helped you see what the island has to offer. To find out more about the rest of Greece, take a look around our website or call us on 01157843388. If you know where you’re looking to book, call us, email [email protected] or fill in our contact form with what you’re looking for. Don't forget to follow us on social media to find out the next Destination of the Week and for all your Greek Holiday needs. If you've been to Lemnos, where was your favourite place? What was the best thing you did or do you think we missed anything? Let us know in the comments or on social media, just click the buttons below which take you to our social pages