Limmi Village Evia
The coastal town of Limni is located in the northwest part of Evia about eighty kilometers from the capital Chalkida.
One of the most beautiful areas of the west coast, where luxuriant vegetation made up of thick forests and fertile orchards with the mountain range behind it, seems poised between the sea and the mountains, offering wonderful beaches surrounded by thick pine trees and a flora that almost reaches to touch the waters to the south, while to the north villages such as the Rovies town, Chronià and Elia to reach Edipsos.
As we said, right above the Eubea Gulf where the Limni village is located, the Kantili mountain range extends with a maximum altitude of almost 1250 meters and 25 kilometers long. Beautiful mountain villages such as Dafnoussa, Kalyvia, Troupi and the village of the same name. A succession of woods of plane and fir trees, natural springs and ancient monasteries such as that of Zoodochos Pigi where the view extends as far as the Sporades Archipelago and across Evia. The highest peak of Strouggitsa offers breathtaking views of the entire island as well as the gulf and the other Alpine peaks.
The area of Limni was inhabited from the second millennium BC and was known as Elymnius. During the Roman and Byzantine domination, it was very prosperous but continually subjected to raids by pirates thus forcing the inhabitants to move inland above a hill to the town of Kastrino Elymnio. In the mid sixteenth century, however, they returned to the coast as the era of sea raiders ended, rebuilding everything and giving life to the current village. Limni had, like almost all of Evia, a great importance during the Revolution of 1821 as it gave asylum and helped the resistance a lot. Finally freed from the Turks, the extraction of magnesite intensified, of which it was very rich, giving it prosperity and fame. The activity continued until the Second World War, then everything stopped.
The Limni village presents itself to its visitors in the shape of an amphitheater with old and simple fishermen's houses flanked by stupendous neoclassical buildings with still well preserved red roofs. The promenade that runs along the wooden pier is full of typical taverns where you can taste excellent seafood and very fresh fish, more fashionable restaurants and delicious ouzeries for a glass of liqueur accompanied by delicious appetizers. There is certainly no shortage of shops for shopping and various accommodation opportunities ranging from simple apartments to hotels. Could the beach have been missing? Obviously not! It is located outside the town and has a long coastline of small stones bathed by clean and transparent waters. It is not equipped so you can decide to bring everything with you or take a walk and return to Limni city.
To see the Genesis tis Theotokou Church (Celestial Birth of the Virgin Mary) in the center of the village built in 1837. A basilica with three naves and a sumptuous marble bell tower erected in 1879 by the sculptor of the Tinos Mastroloukas island, the Zoodoxos Pigi Church ( the Virgin Mary vital source) built over the ruins of an early Christian basilica and the Roman baths, and still the Town Hall which houses the historical archive which collects documents from 1732 then continuing with the Aghios Christodoulos hermitage from the 12th century near the beach the cave where the Saint took refuge and lived as a hermit.
Two more words for the Agios Nikolaos Monastery also called Moni Galataki at the foot of Mount Kandili with a splendid view. It's actually about ten kilometers from Limni, but it's definitely worth a visit. The name Galataki comes from its founder a sailor from Galata Istanbul who survived a terrible storm at sea by taking refuge in Evia and who later became a monk. In the center stands a tower which was used for sightings and to defend the monastery. Inside it preserves precious relics including the right hand of Sant'Andrea in a silver scabbard, icons, books and ancient manuscripts of inestimable value. The remains of the monk are instead found in the sanctuary which rests on the first column on the left which supports the dome. In 1946 it became a religious community of nuns and today there are 6 of them.
A bustling town, an excellent base for exploring the island with all the modern facilities for a comfortable and relaxed holiday in Evia. Put it on your list of things to do and see in Evia, it will be a journey through nature and a lot of history.