Greek Island of Leros
Live your myth in Greece
As Leros has maintained its genuine traditional character, it is in the position
to offer the highest quality of tourist services to every visitor. Modern hotel
complexes, apartments for rent and guest-houses, which come up to the highest
expectations, have all been created with respect to the environment and the
history and tradition of Leros. Here, away from the noisy towns and the stressful
pace of life and even further away from the crowded large trourist areas,
the visitor finds the peace and recreation he is lookng for. In Leros the visitor
finds a hospitable environment with all the comforts. He enjoys countless beaches
(Alinda, Pantelli, Panagies, Xirokambos, Agios Isidoros, Blefoutis, Agia Marina,
Krithoni, Vromolithos, Agia Kioura, Koulouki, Merikia, Gourna, Dyo Liskaria,
Drymonas and Vourlidia) and he discovers the small isolated sandy beaches,
hidden amongst the surrounding rocky land, such as Krifo for example. Even
if you are not a fisherman you will definitely wish to try your luck fishing
at one of the plentiful fishing spots of Leros, which are near the numerous
little islands around Leros. This you can do either by hiring a boat or with
the help of one of the fishermen in Leros.
Modern travelers of the sea will find safe shelter at Pantelli,Vromolithos, Agia Marina, Lakki and at the countless sheltered bays of the island. All those who do not wish to miss out on their football or basketball practice will find a football pitch at Lakki and a basketball and volleyball court at Pantelli. Leros also has organised markets that sell everything. In the old traditional buildings in Agia Marina, Platano and Lakki the three traditional markets of the island are housed, selling fresh vegetables and fish around which are food shops, tourist shops, gold shops and boutiques.
As far as food is concerned, you will enjoy it in our picturesque tavernas on every beach or in our chic restaurants. In addition to the rich Lerian cuisine you can try local fish mezedes such as koukouvades, fish marinata with rosemary, pastous kolious, pittakia me fava and the local mizithra cheese. As for sweets you will not be able to resist the boukakia, the sviggous and xerotigana. In addition try the diasogala a sweet drink like the soumada, which you will only find in Leros.
For the more restless amongst you Leros shows its most fun-loving and bright side in the evening. Bars, discos and night clubs with local bouzouki music await you at Pantelli,Vromolithos, Agia Marina and Lakki. The noteworthy cultural events which are organised every year at Platano and Lakki draw the interest of every visitor as do the fairs with local music and dance groups.
From D.E.P.O.A.P. Leros