? the petrified forest near the town of moudros, where one has the chance to see fossilised trunks, leaves, fruit and palm-tree roots aged 20-22 million years.
? the prehistoric settlement of poliochni which is thought to be the oldest neolithic city in europe. actually, a rectangular building with a double row of stepped seats that had been found on the site resembles a parliamentary architectural structure; that's why it is presumed to be the oldest parliament discovered in the world!
? the archaeological site of hephaestia, the prehistoric capital of the pelasgians, whose glory days lasted well over 2000 years (1000bc to 1200ad). admire the ruins of a complex of a city built and rebuilt in 10 layers, including palaces, baths, christian churches, a hellenistic-roman theatre, a necropolis, and a sanctuary dedicated to the great goddess lemnos.
? the two small lakes alyki and chortarolimni which constitute wetland habitats, refuge and breeding places for rare and endangered bird species.
? the ideal for skin conditions and urinary system problems thermal springs of hephaestus, at only 4km from mýrina.
? the waterfalls near the village of káspakas, where the waters rush off a height of 15m to create an appealing natural site dotted with small plateaus and tiny ponds.
? the village of kontiás, one of the biggest and most beautiful ones, which is built on a pine-clad hill and is decorated by traditional stone houses, deserted windmills, and the picturesque church off ághios dimitrios with the stone bell tower.
? the gorgeous sandy beaches of the islands, which range from peaceful, remote, romantic to busy and well-organised ones. especially the water sports lovers will go crazy for the beaches of thanos, gomati (treat yourself with the pleasure of rolling on the sand dunes there) and keros, with the last one being a well-known centre for aquatic pleasures and sports activities. nevertheless, the repeaters of the island and the locals would answer platý or chavoúli should they be asked to choose a beach to appear on a postal card from limnos.
