Kornos
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Kornos (or Κορνός in Greek), Kornos, is a traditional village of Limnos, that is well-known for its characteristic neoclassical mansions and the pastries produced in a local small industry.
Administratively it belongs to the municipality of Myrina, the capital of Limnos. The first written reference to the village was in 1361 and it flourished during Turkish occupation, when it was one of the richest villages of the island with population of more than 2000 people. Many benefactors of the island descend from Kornos.
Amongst the main attractions of Kornos are the churches of Assumption of the Virgin (Κοίμησις της Θεοτόκου) and St. Andrew (Άγιος Ανδρέας). The central square of the village with the two cafe's offer visitor the chance to relax and interact with local people. Around 1 km far from the village towards the capital of the island is located the traditional pastry business of Achilladelis. In this area are also located the thermal springs of Limnos, called Therma (Θέρμα). The water of the springs, that is preferred for daily drinking by many residents of the island is also used for therapeutic purposes.
