Faraklo is a distinctive and striking landscape on the island of Lemnos. Curious natural sculptures by the sea create an otherworldly setting that looks like its from another planet.
Lemnos is a place full of surprises. Greeces eighth-largest island, in the northeastern Aegean, hides many treasures for lovers of exploration. If you visit the island and you like to uncover a destinations secrets and hidden sights, then you must see the… lunar landscape of Lemnos.
In the north of the island, after the village of Propouli, at Cape Falakro or Faraklo, an impressive geological monument offers unique scenes that look like theyre from another planet! This special place fills you with awe and makes you wonder how the strange formations you see were created.
Thousands of years ago, the hot lava from the islands volcano, dormant for centuries, came into contact with the seawater and cooled... Thus impressive natural sculptures were created that the locals call "frangokefala". According to another version, they are sandstones, that is, sedimentary rocks that come from the diagenesis of sand.
The dozens of yellow hues and the spheroidal geological formations, which reach down to the sea adorning the cove, impress visitors.
To reach the Faraklo Geological Park you will need to drive along a passable dirt road after Propouli, following the signs. Then you will leave the car and walk for a while on a path. The landscape will reward you. You will take many beautiful photos and enjoy a unique experience.
