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Beaches in Lemnos usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Lemnos are often bays oriented away from it. These 15 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Mikro Fanaraki
Sandy - Easy road access
A tiny enclosed cove with a "Seal Cave" — Organized (a canteen, sunbeds, a beach-volley court), ~4 km from Moudros. Next to it is its larger twin, Megalo Fanaraki.
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Evgatis
Sandy - Easy road access
A large beach of fine white sand with a long shoreline and clear blue water, on the south coast near Myrina — more wind-protected than most of…
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Platy
Sandy - Easy road access
The convenient beach of the capital — A fully organized sandy beach, one of the busiest on the island, just ~3 km from Myrina (next to Platy village). Its proximity to the capital makes…
- Diapori (dytiki akti) Sandy - Easy road access
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Tourkikos Gialos
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The harbour shore with the old name — Tourkikos Gialos stretches south of the Kastro of Myrina, on Lemnos, beside the harbour and the anchorage of the fishing boats and caïques. It is the…
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Chavouli
Sandy - Easy road access
The sea daffodils at the head of the bay — Chavouli lies about three kilometres from Moudros, on Lemnos, at the head of a large bay, along the road towards the village of Skandali. It is a…
- Katapodi Pebbles - Moderate access
- Agios Ioannis Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Diapori (anatoliki akti) Sandy - Easy road access
- Thanos Sandy - Easy road access
- Stivi i Plagisos Molos Sandy - Moderate access
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Richa nera
Sandy - Easy road access
The seaport of prehistoric Myrina — Richa Nera is a sandy beach within the bounds of Myrina, on Lemnos, running about three hundred and fifty metres long. Its name, which means 'shallow…
- Kaspakas Sandy - Easy road access
- Parthenomythos Sandy - Moderate access
- Skidi Pebbles - Moderate access
Which beaches in Lemnos may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.