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Megalo Fanaraki Beach, Lemnos

See practical info for Megalo Fanaraki in Lemnos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The caves near Moudros where monk seals appear

Megalo Fanaraki spreads about four kilometres outside Moudros, on the eastern side of Lemnos, and is the larger of two neighbouring sandy beaches that share the name Fanaraki, lying beside Mikro Fanaraki. It is a fine-sand beach roughly two hundred metres long.

Wind and waves have carved caves and unusual rock formations into the shore. It is reported that Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus), one of the rarest mammals in the Mediterranean, occasionally take refuge in these caves, as they favour just such underwater caves and secluded beaches.

It is an organized beach, with umbrellas, sunbeds and a beach bar in season, while a few trees give natural shade. Access is by a made-up road from Moudros that turns to dirt only in its final metres, with parking nearby.

Region
Lemnos, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
39.85452, 25.23842

About this beach

Megalo Fanaraki has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The bay at Megalo Fanaraki opens to the west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Megalo Fanaraki has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Megalo Fanaraki has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Megalo Fanaraki beach get windy?

Megalo Fanaraki has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Megalo Fanaraki beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Megalo Fanaraki beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Megalo Fanaraki beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

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