The chief town and principal port on the island of Lemnos is Myrina (pop. 3,400), usually called Kástro, which lies on the west coast on the site of the ancient acropolis. The crag, from which there are fine views of the town and surrounding area and a prospect extending on a clear afternoon as far as Mount Athos (some 60km/40mi away), separates two bays; the one to the south is the harbor, while the one to the north has a long and beautiful sandy beach.
In the bay to the north of Myrina, on Lemnos, is a well-arranged museum displaying material from the prehistoric settlement of Poliókhni, the site of ancient Hephaisteia and the sanctuary of the Kabeiroi at Khlói (Chloe).
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Good Friday - Christian, Easter - Christian
The Fortress of Myrina, built in 1207, is the largest Fortress in the Aegean. It sits on top of a steep rocky headland.
Address: Myrina Fortress, 81400 Myrina, Greece
Hours:
June 1 to October 31: 8am-7pm; Mon:12pm-7pm
November 1 to March 31: 8:30am-3pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Good Friday - Christian, Easter - Christian
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