Hephaistia was the principal city of ancient Limnos, named for the god who, thrown out of Olympus, landed on this island. The excavated area runs down to the sea and includes a sanctuary, a necropolis and a theatre built into the slope with the bay as its backdrop — one of the better places in Greece to sit in an empty theatre and have it entirely to yourself. Signage is thin, so read the museum in Myrina first.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Poliochni and HephaistiaOne of the oldest excavated settlements in Europe and the island's ancient capital — usually empty, with no queue anywhere.See guided tours →
- Limnio and Muscat of AlexandriaOne of the oldest named Greek grapes and a PDO muscat, on an island that farms more than it fishes.See wine tastings →
- Windsurfing at KerosA wide, shallow bay that has become a serious windsurfing and kitesurfing spot. There is always a sheltered coast on the other side.See guided tours →
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Frequently asked
Where is Hephaistia?
Hephaistia is in Kontopouli, Limnos, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
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