Leros

Yacht Charters to Leros

Leros features natural harbours, bays and inlets shielded from the winds, gorgeous sandy or pebbly beaches – small and huge ones – excellent for swimming or for water sports and charming villages. Several of them stand out among other island settlements in the Aegean, on account of their urban planning and architecture. Lakki is such an example; the town was called Porto Lago by the Italians who established it roughly a hundred years ago, during the thirty-year lengthy Italian Rule on the Dodecanese Islands (1912 – 1943). (1912 – 1943).

About Leros

The natural harbor at Lakki is the deepest in the whole Mediterranean! Beautiful neoclassical mansions that were formerly the homes of the well-to-do may be seen at Agia Marina, Lepida, Lakki, and other towns. Join us as we explore this Eastern Aegean island, and learn about a place where the speed of life is slow, but the warm, welcoming spirit of the Greek people is always there.

Facts & Tips

Leros Island’s natural beauty and rich history, as exhibited in its museums, castles, and other monuments, make it a good holiday destination. Visit the Archaeological Museum to witness inscriptions, tomb steles, coins, mosaics, and artifacts from prehistory. The Folk Art and History Museum of Leros situated in Alinta village’s renovated Belleni tower. The folk-art collection includes antique clothes, shoes, kitchenware, ecclesiastical historical objects, embroideries, musical instruments, etc. Due to its form and strategic position in the Aegean, several displays relate to the island’s warfare times and invaders. The Military Museum at Merikia Tunnel, located on Leros Island, is one of a kind. The area’s 20th-century warfare history is here. The museum yard has vintage military automobiles, planes, guns, and other items.