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These dunes are the largest sand dunes in Greece. Locals call them "the only desert in Europe". The dunes are accessible via a dirt road. The beach nearby is also worth a visit and has a beach bar.
Pachies Ammoudies of Lemnos or Sand dunes of Lemnos, also referred to as the Lemnos Desert, are sand dunes on the island of Lemnos in northern Greece. The dunes are spread over an area of about 70 decares. Pachies Ammoudies are located on the north of the island of Lemnos, 3 km north of the village of Katalakkos and near the Gomati beach.
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The beach of Gomati is a “must see” location and is nestled in a bay, a few kilometers from the village Katalakos. This fine sand beach has the largest dunes of the island (and actually the largest sand dunes in Greece and locals also called it "the only desert in Europe") and crystal clear water. The beach is accessible via a dirt road and is quite long and rarely crowded. There is a beach bar, parasols and sun loungers.
Papias is a picturesque bay with a rather small sandy beach and crystal clear water. It is popular with anglers and fishermen and surrounded by barren landscape.
A beautiful bay in the north east of the island. Favoured by sailing boats to anchor
The quiet beach of Prassa has crystal clear water and fine sand with pebbles reaching the shore. Prassa is not organized, completely calm, without sunbeds or parasols. The lonely landscape and green hills give a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The beach is easily accessible by car or motorcycle.
Karvounolakas is a nice beach in a wonderful location, an isolated bay with soft sand. There are no tourist facilities, but the crystal clear waters and the charming background are quite rewarding. This is the ideal place for total privacy and relaxation in a unique natural beauty ( suitable as a nudist beach). The beach is easily accessible by car or motorcycle from the main road.
This quiet and partly rocky beach is known for its breathtaking barren landscape and is near the village Propouli. North of Propouli there are a whole series of bays surrounded by magnificent nature. Not all are easy reachable, but to going on a “discovery tour” you will enjoy unforgettable lonely bizarre landscapes. Because nothing is signposted and good maps hardly available (because of military reasons) it's advisable to check the landscape on Google Earth before going there. It is one of the "must see" locations of Lemnos.