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Leros Excursions: Things to do and to see on Leros, Sightseeing, Dodecanese

 

 

The island of Leros, Greece, has only recently been discovered as a tourist destination and in fact it receives every year lots of visitors. It is known for its windmills and the picturesque villages. Many old windmills have been restored into traditional hotels and offer a great experience.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in leros: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

leros offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Leros highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of leros.

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:: Platanos village

Location: In the centre of the island
Description: Platanos is the capital and the administrative centre of Leros. It is actully connecting the port of Agia Marina and the fishing village of Pandeli.
Platanos village
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:: Alinda beach

Location:
5 km to the north west of Platanos
Description: This beach is the largest resort of Leros and well-organized. It has soft sand and crystal waters. Many taverns and hotels are found closeby.
Alinda beach
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The Historical Museum of Leros

Location: In Alinda village, 3 km from Platanos
Description:
The Historical and Folklore Museum of Leros is housed in the Belenis Tower, Alinda village. It includes photos from the Second World War, traditional instruments, old maps and manuscripts, among others.

The Historical Museum of Leros
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:: The church of Agios Isidoros

Location:
In Alinda village, 3 km from Platanos
Description: Agios Isidoros is the small, picturesque chapel built on the site of an ancient altar. It is connected to the rest of the island with a narrow strip of land.
The church of Agios Isidoros
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:: Paleokastro in Xylokambos

Location:
9 km to the south east of Platanos
Description: The castle of Xylokambos village was built in the Medieval times of the site of an ancient acropolis. This construction is older than the castle of Agia Marina.
Paleokastro in Xylokambos
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:: The Flour Mill in Agia Marina

Location:
In the waterfront of Agia Marina
Description:
This flour mill is one of the many windmills that Leros has. It is considered today as an architectural model of a 20th century mill.
The Flour Mill in Agia Marina
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:: The Castle of Pandeli

Location:
On a hill over Pandeli village, 2 km from Platanos
Description: This castle was originally built by the Byzantines on the site of an ancient temple and then it was restored by the Venetians. This castle is the trademark of Leros island.

The Castle of Pandeli
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:: The War Memorial in Lakki

Location:
In the centre of Lakki village, 4 km from Platanos
Description: This memorial is dedicated to the sinkage of "Queen Olga" on September, 26, 1943. This led to the death of 65 memebrs of its fleet.
The War Memorial in Lakki
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:: The Windmills of Pandeli

Location:
In Pandeli village, 2 km from Platanos
Description: These nice, old windmills stand on the road to the castle of Pandeli. They are great architectural types of windmills and very well preserved.
The Windmills of Pandeli
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