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LEROS
General information
Situated between Patmos and
Kalimnos, Leros is
an island of small fertile valleys sandwiched between rolling green hills, deep coves and
pretty beaches.
Leros' topography has given rise to many
villages. The most important is the capital, Agia Marina - united with two other
villages, Platanos and Pandeli, on the back side of the hill - a collection
of little white houses, neoclassical buildings and narrow alleyways. It starts at the
seaside and gradually climbs up the sides of the hill, whose summit is dominated by the
sombre remains of a Byzantine castle. Of special significance during Byzantine times, its
shape is that given it by the Knights of St. John, who arrived in Leros in the 14th
century. Still standing today are the circuit wall and the church of Our Lady within it.
Laki, 3 kilometres south of Agia Marina,
is the island's port. It is built at the back of a deep, practically enclosed bay, whose
mouth is only 500 metres wide. This is one of the largest and best natural harbours in the
Mediterranean.
Alinda, Xirokambos, and Partheni
are charming seaside villages, while you'll find wonderful swimming at the beaches of Agia
Marina, Pandeli, Vromolitho, Alinda, Laki, Merikia, and Xirokambos, to name a
few.
How to get there
By ferry from Piraeus
For information on ship routes call Piraeus Harbourmaster, tel.: 01/4226000
Useful Telephones
Area code: 0247
Harbourmaster: 23.256
Police: 22.222
Municipality: 22.255, 22.937
Taxi: 23.070
First Aid: 23.251
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