4K Limni, Euboea island: Best of sights & places | Λίμνη Ευβοίας, τα καλύτερα αξιοθέατα & μέρη
Limni is one of the nicest and most traditional villages of Evia. It is located 88 kilometers (55 miles) northwest of Halkida and it is built against the Kandili Hills. Even at first glance you will be impressed with the narrow alleys, the nice harbor, the promenade with beautiful terraces, the various taverns and ouzeries at the waterfront. The wonderful views to the Gulf of Evia are breathtaking! This town is very crowded in the summer, especially with Greek tourists from the mainland. Limni is an ancient city with a rich history. It is actually the old Elymnion. Every year, from August 1 to 15, the Elimnia parties are organized, with folk festivals, exhibitions, performances and concerts.
Touring around Evia will be a delight. In the north you will find countless fragrant pine forests, old monasteries such as Galataki and Osios David, the beautiful settlement of Limni Evias, the Drimonas waterfalls and Edipsos.
Once you see Limni, you lose your orientation! Are you still in Evia or have you crossed a smaller island? Beachfront, built on a hill with panoramic views, scenic, tranquil, combines the absolute blue of the Evoikos Gulf with its lush vegetation. Limni is the capital of the Municipality of Elymnia. The municipality of Elymnia is a modern municipality that consists of small and big villages that, in keeping with their identity and their special characteristics, are the best holiday destination for young and old. Limni is located in the northern part of Evia, 80 km away from Chalkida. It has its roots since the ancient years under the name Elimnion.
Generally speaking, the wider area of Limni has great natural wealth points with picturesque pavilions and paths leading to dreamy locations. You will be left unforgettable to explore the narrow streets of Limni, where the neoclassical architecture of most buildings is of the 19th and 20th century. The many picturesque labyrinthine slopes of the area retain the paved picture as a whole and end up in magnificent courtyards of two-storey houses that are bustling with beautiful flowers and lemon trees. Mansion houses, with a strong nautical element and the glory of old boats. Visit the Museum of the City for a unique Guided Tour to the History and Culture of the region.
Head west at the waterfront of Limni on a narrow, paved road that leads to the oasis of Christosdoulos and its temple. Very close to the rock, in the cave that was practiced by Saint, you will see a very beautiful stone built building, which was the old slaughterhouse of Lake and now hosts the Marine Corps. Do not miss the small chapel of Zoodochos Pigi Panagitsa, which is built on the ruins of an earlier Early Christian Basilica in a small square inside the Lake. In the lower part of the present chapel there is a piece of arched room with mosaic floor dating from the end of the 5th to the beginning of the 6th century.
Enjoy the scenery and the sea by drinking coffee, drinking or eating ice cream, sweet as well as delicious snacks and fresh fish and local meats with traditional ouzo, tsipouro, wine or frozen beer in the picturesque taverns of the beach of Limni and get to know the absolute service from the hospitable inhabitants of the area.
Delights in patisseries are also delightful. In addition to syrupy sweets, it is famous for its multi-layered and thick cream.
Ihr Rundgang wird sich lohnen. Im Nordteil der Insel werden Sie unzählige Kiefernwälder antreffen, die die Luft mit Harzduft erfüllen, ferner historische Klöster wie etwa die Klöster Galataki und Osios David, den malerischen Küstenort Limni Evias, die Wasserfälle von Drymona und Edipsos.
Le parcours en Eubée sera un régal. Sur le côté nord de l'île, vous trouverez d'innombrables forêts de pins qui embaument la résine, de vieux monastères comme Galataki et Aghios David, le village magnifique Limni Evias, les chutes d'eau de Drymonas et Édipsos.
Limni is een van de leukste en meest traditionele dorpen van het eiland Evia. Het ligt 88 kilometer ten noordwesten van Chalkida en het is tegen de heuvels (Kandili-heuvels) aan gebouwd.
Límni, suomeksi ”Järvi”, sijaitsee Euboian pohjoisosissa saaren länsirannikolla Pohjoisen Euboianlahden rannalla.
Límni är en kommunhuvudort i Grekland. Den ligger i prefekturen Nomós Evvoías och regionen Grekiska fastlandet, i den centrala delen av landet.
Η περιήγηση στην Εύβοια θα είναι απολαυστική. Στη βόρεια πλευρά του νησιού, θα βρείτε αμέτρητα πευκοδάση που ευωδιάζουν ρετσίνι, παλιά μοναστήρια, όπως η Γαλατάκη και ο Όσιος Δαβίδ, τον υπέροχο οικισμό της Λίμνης Ευβοίας, τους καταρράκτες της Δρυμώνας, την Αιδηψό.
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