The island of Leros is one of those places where happiness never ends. From Athens’ port of Piraeus, it takes about 8 and half hours to reach this spot by boat. The island, which is rich in Venetian and Ottoman Era buildings, is essentially important for a holiday adventure. Here are 5 interesting facts to help you consider exploring this place.
Devastated After The Second World War
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After the Second World War, the island of Leros became a shadow of itself. Not that is hasn’t seen war before. At least, it was part of the Byzantine Empire, and the Turks invaded it, just like other Greek islands in the past. However, things started looking better over the years as the island has now become a beautiful place for people to enjoy themselves during holidays.
Apitiki Hill – The Castle Of Leros
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Located on the northern side of the island, this amazing castle that sits at the top of a hill remains one of the main reasons to visit the island. Brightly colored picturesque cobblestoned towns, windmills lining the ridge, and so many other features make the island the perfect place to be. The castle has been around since the 11th century, and tourists are offered a 360 degrees view of the entire island when they visit this place. If you’re around in Mid-August, you can join 1000s of people who climb 400 steps up the hill to the castle while celebrating the ‘Feast Day of the Virgin Mary’.
The Fishing Village Of Panteli
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To add some spice to their holiday adventure, tourists like to visit the small fishing village of Panteli. This place is more than important to any adventurer’s journey as it offers them plenty of fun and exciting activities to engage in. The village offers a unique and genuine atmosphere, small cafeterias and taverns, luxury yachts, and so on. After enjoying seeing fishermen at work, you can go on swimming, eating, and partying at any of the cool destinations.
A Unique Kind Of Cuisine
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Perhaps, the most unpredictable aspects of traveling to a place like Leros are the opportunity to taste something amazing and different. Leros has very good soil that has not been over-farmed so, there is going to be plenty of fun food to discover. Try out their local cheese Myzethra; or Soumada – a drink made from almonds. You can also find some tropical food, especially the Guava, which coincidentally is used in the preparation of so many foods offered in the local restaurants.
Church Of Agia Marina
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About 100 meters from the port is the Church of Agia Marina. Constructed in the 1930s, this beautiful church offers visitors the very best of what an island is supposed to be. You can explore the church with your entire family, as there is plenty of nice stuff to learn here. There is so much to do around the church. Apart from enjoying a panoramic view, you can also visit bars, cafes, and restaurants around for great meals.
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