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Leros Geography, Greece: Information about the geography of Leros, Dodecanese

 
The island of Leros is part of the archipelago of the Dodecanese. It is lying in the south east part of the Aegean Sea, between the island of Patmos and the island of Kalymnos.

It has a total area of about 54 square kilometres and a coastline of about 60 kilometres.
 
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The island of Leros has many hills and low mountains. Its highest pick is Mount Klidi, rising at an altitude of 320 metres.

Short vegetation covers the island endowed by nature, characterised by a landscape with pleasant alternations.
 

The island of Leros has two main ports: Lakki, on the south west, and Agia Marina in the centre. Leros has a population of about 8,200 inhabitants.

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Its capital consists of three settlements: the picturesque small town of Platanos, the tourist resort of Agia Marina and the small port of Pandeli.

The sea sculpted the coastline of the island, making it a lace of small bays, sandy beaches, capes and protected harbours.

Various small islands and islets surround Leros, giving the possibility for visitors to make daily excursions.
 
The island of Leros has an airport, located north west of the capital, in the Bay of Partheni, on the extreme north of the island.

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