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From | To | Fare Type | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FromThessaloniki (SKG) | ToLeros (LRS) | One-way / Economy | Depart 23 November, 2024 | From €140* Seen: 1 day ago |
| FromAthens (ATH) | ToLeros (LRS) | One-way / Economy | Depart 31 December, 2024 | From €101* Seen: 16 hrs ago |
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Leros 854 00
A small, authentic, unexplored island, located in the northern Dodecanese, Leros is a place that when you see it you will feel a different, unique aura that you will not be able to explain.
In this hidden gem of the Aegean, the island of Artemis, tradition and history unfold through the tangle of years, highlighting the natural beauty and rich past of the place that harmonize in a mysterious way. Leros is a beautiful place, with great contrasts and a distinct aroma of the Mediterranean. The diversified landscapes of the island form a series of natural beauty spots with lush valleys and secluded bays surrounded by imposing mountains.
Discover Leros, an authentic island with an aura that will fascinate you - an oasis of peace and tranquility that will give you the most beautiful moments of relaxation. Visit Lakki, the capital of Leros and admire its unique architecture. See Agia Marina with its beautiful, colorful mansions. Proceed to the Platanos Square and the charming Panteli and feel as if time has stopped, admiring the traditional beauty of the place. On the other hand, the view from the imposing castle of Panagia and the six windmills can make you feel that you will never want to leave Leros.
All these places, scattered throughout the island give you a pleasant sense of a place where tradition, beauty and history are harmonized in a strange but interesting way. So get ready to discover the mysteries of Leros, this treasure of virgin nature of Greece!
The archaeological findings have proved that the history of Leros began in the Neolithic Period. The first inhabitants of the island were the Carians, the Leleges, the Phoenicians and the Minoans. Then the island was conquered by the Dorians. Leros flourished culturally in the 5th century, when various philosophers and scientists brought spiritual development to the island. After the Persian Wars, Leros joined Athens and became a member of the Athenian Alliance. The forces of Alexander the Great passed through it during the period of the Macedonian Empire, as testified by various findings. During the Byzantine period various wonderful churches and Byzantine monuments were built in Leros, which still exist today. Knights Hospitaller from Rhodes occupied the island of Leros in 1314. They exercised their tyrannical power over the inhabitants until 1523, when they were beaten by the Turks, who occupied the entire Aegean. Despite the Ottoman yoke, the island managed to maintain a kind of autonomy. When the Greek Revolution of 1821 began, the inhabitants of Leros were among the first to rise up against their oppressors. Despite the Greek Revolution, the London Protocol gave back the Dodecanese islands to Turkey in 1830. From 1912 to 1943 the Italians occupied and fortified Leros, which they used as a main naval base. They made important defensive works and created a new city in Lakki. The Germans came to Leros right after the Italians. From 12 to 16 November 1943 the Battle of Leros took place. The island of Leros was liberated from the Greek Navy but then the British occupied the island for two years. Leros, along with the rest of the Dodecanese, eventually joined the Greek State in March 1948.
The war museum of Leros opened in 2005 in Lakki, the capital of the island and is proof of weapons of mass destruction and loss of life in the Second World War. The War Museum is housed in an old tunnel built by the Italians during World War II. It houses an excellent collection of exhibits, such as weapons, bombs, helmets, uniforms and audiovisual material related to the battle of Leros.
The Panteli Castle is a mighty medieval fortress overlooking the capital of Leros, the mountains, the sea and the villages of the island. It is also known as the castle of Panagia. Over the years, this Byzantine fortress, which has been well preserved until today, has become the island's trademark. The castle of Leros was probably built in the 10th century and was donated by the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I to the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian. This castle was used to protect Leros from any conqueror who threatened the island over the years. Today there are three circular walls and the church of Panagia is located on the west side of the castle.
Although the operation of windmills today is not the same as the time they were created, they are still typical constructions of Leros that attract the interest of visitors. Their most common use was for grinding grain, with windmills of most Greek islands no longer operating or generally not being in a usable state due to wear. In the case of Leros, however, the windmills were maintained as structures and several of them have now been converted into guesthouses. The most picturesque location with old windmills in Leros is in Panteli, on the way to the castle. On the other hand, in the north of the island, you can see more modern windmills used in the production of electricity with the power of the wind.
The mizithra of Leros is prepared in a special way compared to the mizithra of other islands of Greece and especially of the Aegean. Specifically, in Leros, they add sea water to the mizithra! The myzithra of Leros is distinguished as fresh and dry. The fresh is unsalted, only with the remaining salt from its preparation with sea water. It can be consumed alone or with thyme honey. It is also added as a material to the recipe of Greek cheese pie. Dry mizithra is produced like other dry cheeses and accompanies perfect fruits as well as pasta, since when heated it becomes like cream.
Pougkia are the most traditional dessert of Leros and you will find them in every pastry shop of the island. It is customary to give them away as treats at weddings and the way this desert tastes and smells is going to shock you! The pougkia of Leros have an intense and cool mandarin aroma and their filling consists only of whole almonds and ground. Also, unlike the fried pougkia that you may find in other islands, the pougkia of Leros are not syrupy but simply sprinkled with icing sugar.
When someone in Greece says patsavouropita the first thing that comes to mind is a cheese pie. In fact, like the ones with the crumpled crust. However, in the case of Leros, when we talk about rag pie, we mean a sweet and delicious preparation! The recipe is simple and the ingredients are even simpler. Mix yogurt, sugar, eggs, oil, baking powder and vanilla and in this mixture, dip the leaves and place them like rags in the baking pan until it is full. Bake, syrup, and enjoy! In Leros you will find the pie everywhere and you should definitely try it. Ideally, accompany her with kaimaki ice cream!
Police: +30 22470 22222
Airport: +30 22470 22275
Bus: +30 6970 310804
Taxi: +30 22470 22550
Hospital: +30 22470 23300
Port: +30 22470 22224
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