North Limnos


DAFNI – KATALAKKOS

Τhe small settlement of Dafni is located about 16 km northeast of Myrina built at a slope. During your walk in is pretty alleys you can also visit the church of Agioi Anargyroi with the beautiful wood carved templon. At a close distance you will find another village called Katalakkos. It took that name because it is located within a ravine (lakkos). It is a picturesque settlement with narrow alleys. There you will find the church of Agios Modestos, patron of the animals. In the past, at the eve of its celebration day, 18th December, kehagiades (stockbreeders) arrived there and spent the night in the church. If you cross this settlement you reach the amazing sand dunes of the island and then the beautiful sandy beach of Gomati.