Districts of the Municipality of Mirina

Kaspakas
The road from Mirina that sets out to the north, crossing through the coast of Avlona, leads to Kaspaka, the northern village of the municipality of Mirina and the biggest in terms of population.
Kaspakas is approximately 6km from Mirina and located on the northern aspect of Mt. Agios Athanasios within the local basin.
The village is characterized by its narrow alleys, stone-built houses and its famous “bricklayers” who implement a local technique in the construction of stone buildings. The construction material requires tremendous static proportioning, but offers amazing mechanical endurance!
Kaspakas’ waterfalls represent something quite unique for the natural environment of the island. They are formed along the torrent of Katsaitis and fall from a remarkable height, providing a significant supply of water during periods of drought.
The cultural association, with its active members, contributes significantly to the preservation of regional traditions which can be seen in the activities of day to day life and more particularly during local holidays and social events.
A great pole of attraction is the verdant gorge of Kaspakas, but what really makes a difference is the exquisite beach of Agios Ioannis.
Moving downwards from Kaspaka and towards the seaside settlements, with the rugged cliffs and the successive shores, one comes across the fishing village of Agios Ioannis. It is named after the quaint little church that has been there for ages and the traveller should not miss the opportunity to visit this remarkable village and enjoy the sea, playing on the sandy and pebble beaches.

Plati
Leaving Mirina and moving southeast, we come across the scenic village of Plati, perched on a hillock. One of the oldest villages on the island, it is built in an amphitheatrical manner and for that reason, it constitutes a unique feature of the area.A huge sandy beach and beautiful deep blue waters, are the trademark of Plati’s bay. Seaside cottages and a range of hotels built along the coastline with their high standards have contributed towards developing the region and earning a reputation as a luxury resort. An inseparable element of the landscape, is the little island of Diavates, a famous fishery and meeting point for fishermen and anglers.

Thanos
Continuing from the village of Plati and only 4km from Mirina, the traveller comes across the next village, Thanos, situated on the southwest of Limnos. The village is built on a mountain-side among hillocks and is known for the old church of Agia Paraskevi. A semi-mountainous village with houses spread from the foot-hold to its peak.
Thanos enjoys a unique beauty. Not very far from the main village, yet several kilometers to the south, is the impressive sandy Thanos Beach, with its crystal-clear waters offering the possibility of various water sports. Taking the road to the east, towards Kondia and at the top of the bay of Agios Pavlos, the view is breath-taking. There lies the popular beach of Evgati or Zemata, where many tourists gather and locals visit for daily excursions.

Kornos
Lying no more than 8 km southwest of Mirina is the village Kornos situated on the northern slopes of the Hill Skourka. Constructed in an amphitheatrical way, the picturesque stone houses, mansions at the time of their construction, pay tribute to the old glory of the area, which was once considered a village occupied by nobles. Kornos gave birth to many important persons who achieved great things and made fortunes by conducting business in Egypt. Nevertheless, they never forgot their roots and quite a few have become benefactors of their homeland.