Explore Agia Marina, the heart of Leros
The coastal town of Agia Marina has over the years become one with Platanos, effectively becoming the largest settlement on Leros. Walking its cobblestoned streets will become part of your daily routine, whether you’re grabbing a morning coffee, an afternoon sweet or a nightcap. It is famous for its neoclassical mansions with Egyptian influences, traditional […]
Discover the castle and iconic windmills of Leros
No time spent in Leros is complete without a visit to the island’s castle (also known as the Castle of the Virgin). It is located at the top of Pityki Hill, 200m above sea level, and was built by the Byzantines on the site of an ancient fort. It houses the miraculous icon of the Monastery […]
The hidden depths of Leros
T here’s a word that comes to mind when you’re on Leros – authenticity. It’s everywhere. In the numerous hamlets that effortlessly blend with nature. In the ochre and terracotta-coloured houses that give Agia Marina its stately charm. And it’s definitely in the collection of windmills still presiding over Platonos, the island’s capital. Leros is […]
