I spent a holiday in Leros two years ago and as soon as I set foot on this island, I fell in love with its unique natural beauties and tranquil beaches. The island of Leros lies between Patmos, Lipsi and Kalymnos in the southern Aegean Sea and is part of the Dodecanese. Situated at about 300 km from Athens' port of Pireaus, it can be reached by an 11-hour ferry ride or a 55-minute flight from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport in Athens.
One of the most beautiful beaches of Leros lies on the southern coast of the island, in Panteli, which is only a 15-minute drive from the port and capital city Platanos. Panteli is dominated by the slopes of Apitiki Hill where you can visit the Castle of Virgin Mary. Panteli is a fishing shelter with a well-organised beach, rooms to rent at very reasonable prices and quite a few tavernas where you can taste the delicious Lerian Cuisine. Taste the fish meze called koukouvada, fish marinata, pastous kolious and pitta bread with fava or a divine astakomakaronada - spaghetti with fresh lobster.
Don't forget to take back home some of the local mizithra cheese. You'll love it!
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