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Sunset beaches in Lemnos
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Lemnos? These 23 west-facing beaches look out toward the sunset. Time your visit for late afternoon — and check wind and waves in CalmBeach 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
- Karvounolakka Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
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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
- Saravari Sandy - Easy road access
- Agios Ioannis Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Diapori (anatoliki akti) Sandy - Easy road access
- Kokkina (notios ormos) Pebbles - Moderate access
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Megalo Fanaraki
Sandy - Easy road access
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…
- Neftina Sandy - Moderate access
- Avlonas Sandy - Easy road 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
- Tigani Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Kokkina (vorios ormos) Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
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Romaiikos Gyalos
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
The Egyptiote mansions beneath the castle — Romeikos Gialos sits inside Myrina, the capital of Lemnos, on the northern side of the rock crowned by the Kastro (castle). That same rock naturally…
- Parthenomythos Sandy - Moderate access
- Skidi Pebbles - Moderate access
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Zematas
Sandy - Easy road access
The white-sand shore below Panagia — Zematas lies on the north-eastern side of Lemnos, below the village of Panagia, a beach of fine, near-white sand that runs about three hundred and…
Which beaches in Lemnos face the sunset?
The beaches listed here face west or southwest, so the sun sets over the water in front of you. Arrive before sunset to find a spot and enjoy the light.
Anything to know for an evening visit?
Wind can pick up or drop in the evening, and remote beaches have no lights. Check live wind and waves in the app and bring a torch for the walk back.