Leros map

Capital: Leros

Overview:

Leros, the island of Artemis, is a unique incomparable island combining beautiful scenery, lush vegetation, green pictures, valleys, pretty coasts and beaches with buildings and sights of wonderful architectural style, traditional air and friendly atmosphere. Historical and cultural heritage revives in all day life and unforgettable experiences are offered on the Leros Island.

Best Leros Sights:

• Apityki Fortress

• The Temple of Artemis in Partheni

• The Bourzi Fortress

• Churches and Monasteries

Places to visit:

• The islets Agia Kyriaki and Archangelos

• The Spings of Paliaskloupis, Kalikaris, Sykidia, Panagies

• The villages Platanos, Partheni, Agia Marina,

• The hills of Apityki and Merovigli

Best Leros beaches:

Agia marina, Krithori, Alinda, Panteli, Vromolitho, Partheni, Lakki, Xirokampos and the bay of Gourna.

Special Events:

Of the most important cultural events are the Carnival Festival, the Kleidonas Feast, the Wine Festival, the Alonaris Festival and the feast of "Boulafentia". Religious celebrations and local feasts take place ion Leros Island all year round.

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