Leros
Leros is part of the Dodecanese or Southern Sporades. It’s a relatively small island with a jagged shoreline and lots of natural bays and coves, which explains why it’s been a base for seafaring vessels since ancient times. In the 20th century alone, it’s managed to attract new settlers from Turkey, Germany, Great Britain, and Italy. Citizens from the latter have made a significant contribution to the development of Leros, having built the city of Lakki and adding some flare to the local architecture.
Today, Lakki is home to a sprawling new marina, where most yachts come to moor. There are also more modest harbours in the cities of Pandeli, Agia Marina, Vromolitos, and Ksirokambos. These are considered the island’s main resorts. Each is lined with fabulous beaches, the best of which is in the hamlet of Gurna on the west coast.
The attractions on Leros include a number of churches sprinkled chaotically throughout the island, the majestic knights’ castle Castro in the village of Platanost, and the Artemis temple ruins seven kilometers from Alindi.
Recommended boats for this region
5
WC
3
Bavaria Yachtbau, 2015
Bavaria 46 Cruiser
Marina Kos, Kos
(Greece)
From 20/08 to 27/08
€
4 507
4 282
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
6
WC
3
Bavaria Yachtbau, 2015
Bavaria Cruiser 46
Marina Kos, Kos
(Greece)
From 20/08 to 27/08
€
4 280
4 023
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
15
WC
2
Beneteau, 2021
Oceanis 40.1
Rhodes Marina, Rhodes
(Greece)
From 20/08 to 27/08
€
4 300
3 655
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
15
WC
3
Jeanneau, 2019
Sun Odyssey 490
Rhodes Marina, Rhodes
(Greece)
From 20/08 to 27/08
€
6 250
5 313
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
10
WC
4
Jeanneau, 2019
Sun Odyssey 519 - 5 + 1 cab.
Marina Kos, Kos
(Greece)
From 20/08 to 27/08
€
6 500
5 850
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
5
WC
4
Beneteau, 2020
Oceanis 46.1
Marina Kos, Kos
(Greece)
From 20/08 to 27/08
€
5 600
5 320
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat