LEROS - A walkers guide

LEROS
A WALKER‘S GUIDE
10 Walking Trails
to the Most Beautiful Locations
on the Island

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Welcome to Leros
This island of verdant green mountain
ridges, fresh springs and Mediterranean
woods remains much as it was, and
has always been, the island of Artemis,
Goddess of the Hunt. Green plains
of oak,eucalyptus and pine stretch
down to the sea. This friendly, peaceful
landscape together with the island´s
climate offer rest and relaxation for
body and soul to all who visit. Leros has
been blessed by nature with rich and
distinctive scenery. Deep blue, crystal
clear waters, clean beaches and the
mountains with their lush growth invite
the adventurous walker to explore. The
island has much to impress the visitor:
an imposing fortress, grand neo-classical
mansions, romantic harbours and
the main port of Lakki with its unique
art-deco style, one of only three locations
in the Mediterranean region to
have preserved an entire town in this
striking architecture.
We invite you to explore the wonderful
scenic variety of this island on 10
routes , selected for their outstanding
beauty. They represent only a fraction
of the island´s many hiking opportunities..
We hope you enjoy them and will be
inspired to explore …and to find your
own favourites.
Content
Leros Page 4
In the moutains of the north Page 6
Partheni - Blefoutis Page 8
Around the Memigaria Page 10
Alinda - Kryphos Page 12
Around Alinda Page 14
Platanos - Castro - Pandeli Page 16
Agia Marina - Meroviglia Page 18
Lakki - Gourna Page 20
Lakki - Katsouni Page 22
Xirocampos - Toutouras Page 24
Bus schedule Leros Page 26
Imprint Page 26
Map of the Island Page 27
Legend Page 27
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Rockrose
Kappenaron
Almond
Mimosa Asphodel Pomegranate
Leros - the green, fertile island of the Dodecanese
Leros has been blessed with a mild
Mediterranean climate, mild rainy winters
and warm, dry summers.
To experience nature in all its glory,
walking at Easter time will surely show
you the very best the island has to
offer.
While the air can be fresh at times, the
landscape is radiant with dazzling hues
of deep greens, reds and yellows. The
houses are freshly-painted and form a
delightful contrast to the landscape.
The water temperatures are still too
cool for most swimmers and some
hotels & restaurants are not yet open.
But by late May, the waters have been
warmed by the sun to a comfortable
temperature and the island begins to
awaken from its winter sleep…a glorious
time for hiking…perhaps the best.
The high season of July and August is
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Cypress
Aleppo-Pine
Hibiscus
Fig
Bellflower
not recommended for hiking.
Although the steady north winds cool
the temperatures to a bearable level,
the midday hours are best spent in the
comfortable shade of a tree or in a
cool taverna by the sea.
The comfortable temperatures and
calm air from September to mid-October
make this period ideal for hiking.
The island shines in resplendent autumn
colours, while the island´s countryside
hums with the pleasant buzz of
activity…the hustle & bustle of the olive
harvest.
The Dodecanese islands are very fertile
as the mountains of Asia Minor across
the strait bring winter rainfall. In Leros,
the visitor can find many small wooded
areas of Aleppo Pine and Stone
Oak while the beaches are lined with
small, feathery tamarisk trees, nature´s
Bougainvillea
Cranesbill
Daisies
Caesalpinia
Ginster Pine
Almond Tree
Olivetrees
Hyacinth
Anemone Agave Sourgras Cactus pear
natural umbrellas.
Sycamore, cypress, eucalyptus, carob
and mulberry are all native to Leros.
Among the fruit-bearing species are
fig, pomegranate, orange and lemon
trees. The olive trees have stood here
for centuries.
Agaves and prickly-pear with their
delicious and fragrant fruit line many of
the roadsides. Even on the dry mountain
slopes, small shrubs, thorny bushes,
heather and knapweed flourish.
In the Spring, the wild flowers provide a
dazzling display. Even at the beginning
of the year, anenomes, crocuses and
enchanting broom bathe the landscape
in a sea of crimson, white, yellow
and purple.
With a little good fortune, the observant
hiker may even discover tiny, wild
orchids which bloom then fade all too
quickly.
By June as the flowers in bloom are
drawing to a close, extravagant bougainvillea,
oleander & hibiscus make
their grand entrance.
During the drowsy heat of the day, the
intoxicating scent of wild lavender, rosemary,
thyme, oregano and chamomile
beguiles the senses. The trails are
lined with sage, capers and other wild
herbs. The first showers of late summer
and early autumn refresh the hillsides
and their vegetation after the months
of withering heat.
For hikers and nature lovers, Leros has
something to offer at any season. Yearround,
the island´s landscape, culture
and the warmth of her people cast a
spell that is hard to resist.
Once under that spell, the visitor finds
himself returning again and again.
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Airport of Leros and Partheni-Bay Cliff View to Lipsi
Mountain landscape
In the mountains of the north
A circular route through the imposing
mountains of the north, areas of unspoiled,
natural beauty and fantastic
vistas of the islands. This walk will delight
all nature lovers.
Markelos
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Partheni Bay
Tempel
of Artemis
Partheni
What you need:
Sturdy shoes, water, provisions.
Time: 4.5 hours
Category: Medium
Start this walk at the “Kamara” car dealership
on the main road from Alinda to
Partheni.
Follow the dirt road uphill past the
chapel. When you reach the fork in the
road, take the path on the right. The
trail leads uphill to a junction. Turn right
here and follow the sign for Markelos.
The path snakes its way along the left
flank of the imposing hillsides, twisting
and turning en route.
On the right, you will see an impressive
panorama of Leros Airport and the
Bay of Partheni coming into view. When
you reach the goat pens on your right,
follow the right fork in the road. Continue
along this road until you reach the
next division in the road. Do not take
the main road. Instead, you will see a
small, flat area to your right. Cross this
towards the airport and you will find
a narrow, winding path which leads
down through the valley.
When you reach a small growth of
Oleander, follow the path on down
through the valley until you reach a
paved road near a motocross area.
Keep right until you see a sign on your
left for “The Temple of Artemis”. Follow
the short path up to the fenced area
and the temple itself.
After your visit here, follow the road
back to the main road from Partheni to
Alinda.
Once back in Alinda, relax in one
of the many beachside tavernas or
cafes, enjoy the beach or continue
your walk back to Agia Marina along
The bay of Partheni
View to Patmos Mountain landscape The church of Aghios Georghios
the waterfront of the island´s small and
relaxed resort area, with it´s indented
coves and pastel-coloured villas.
CULTURAL TIP:
The Temple
of Artemis
This historic sanctuary of Artemis-Parthenos
has stood here since ancient
times. Today it lends its name to the
settlement which has grown up in the
centuries since. Remains of the walls
found here are thought to be from
a watchtower dating from 4th-3rd
century B.C.
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Blefoutis
Olive grove
Partheni - Blefoutis
This walk leads you through the northern
part of Leros to wonderful beaches
and the church of ”Agia Kioura”.
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P
Agios
Kioura
Partheni
Agios
Nikolaos
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Blefoutis Bay
Blefoutis
Wineyard
Partheni-Bay Blefoutis beach
Blefoutis-Bay
Vineyard in Blefoutis
What you need:
Light footwear & swimsuits depending
on the season.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours.
Category: Medium
Start at Leros Airport. With the Marina
on your left, follow the road towards
Pantheni. Past the military barracks you
will come to a crossroads. Take the
road on your right that leads up the hill
towards Blefoutis.
When you reach the crest, follow the
paved road to the right. This will lead
you high up along the ridge and
around Blefoutis Bay.
Enjoy the marvellously diverse scenery
and turquoise blue sea below. The
road follows the bay around to the
beach of Blefoutis. If you are interested
in visiting the only vineyard on Leros,
Fig tree by the way
turn right and follow the road. At the
opposite of the rusted machine gun to
your left on the beach turn right.
After approx. 500m., you will reach a
well-tended vineyard.
You may also choose to continue
further around the bay, past an abandoned
building in Italian style, to a
vantage point high on the bluff with a
spectacular view over the whole bay.
On your return, follow the road back
along the waterside and up the hill
until you reach the barracks again. Turn
right here and follow the road down to
the harbour of Pantheni.
An unpaved road leads uphill again to
the church at “Agia Kioura”. It is wellworth
a visit for the walls are adorned
with vivid and poignant paintings
made by political prisoners of the Junta
of the 1950´s-70´s.
If you follow the road onward downhill
past the church, you will reach a small,
Port of Blefoutis
secluded beach- ideal for a dip in the
crystal clear water.
The path now leads you back to Partheni
and the airport.
CULTURAL TIP:
The Church of
Agia Kioura
The unusual frescoes of the listed
church of Agia Kioura were created
by three political prisoners interred on
the island by the military Junta during
the period 1968-1970.
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Mountain Valley with the Chapel „Aghios Nikolaos“ Beach below the chapel Cliffs
Moutain landsape
In the mountains Wilde Anemones
Mountain massif
Bay of Gourna
Chapel „Agios Isodhoros“
Around Memigaria
A circular route that takes you through
imposing mountain landscape and
pristine, natural surroundings to the
beautiful “Chapel of Agios Isodhoros”.
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Agios
Nikolaos
Memigaria
Panagia
Eleousia
Agios
Isodhoros
Gourna Bay
Kokkali
Kamara
What you need:
Sturdy shoes, water, provisions, swimsuits
depending on the season.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Category: Easy
Start at the far end of the village of
Kamara. On the right-hand side of the
main road, before the ridge, you will
see a multimedia shop.
Opposite an unpaved road leads off
at right angles uphill. Follow this road
to the “Chapel of Panagia Eleousia” at
the junction. Here you can choose to
hike up to Memigaria via the path on
the left and enjoy the wonderful view
over the island.
Alternatively, you can take the path on
the right which will lead you along the
foot of the mountain range to the chapel
of “Agios Nikolaos” in the valley.
This beach is ideal for a short break.
An unpaved road then leads you
along behind the beach, following the
wide arc of the coastline.
The turquoise-blue sea and beautiful
Bay of Gourna on the right and the
mountain on your left lend this route a
special charm of it´s own. After many
twists and turns, you will reach a secluded
bay with the “Chapel of Agios
Isodhoros” at the far end.
A 50 m. causeway leads across the
clear, shallow water to this little gem
of a chapel perched on the rocks. In
rough seas, however, it is not accessible.
After your visit, keep to your right as you
walk back, until you reach the small
settlement of Kokkali. A secondary
road meanders through the agricultural
fields and vegetable gardens
back to the main road from Alinda to
Partheni.
CULTURAL TIP:
The Chapel
Agios
Isodhoros
This chapel was built in 1892 on a rocky
promontory just above sea level.
In addition to the church, the remains
of an ancient temple have also been
uncovered at this site. The chapel´s
unique location is reminiscent of Vlacherna
Monastery on Corfu.
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Kryphos-Bay Cave in the bay of Kryphos Rocky landscape of the Kryphos-Bay
Aghia Panaghia
Alinda - Kryphos - Alinda
A walk cross country to the isolated
and lovely Bay of Kryphos.
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Agios
Nikitas
Agia
Panagia
Panagies
Inside the church
Kryphos
Panagies Bay
What you need:
Sturdy footwear, water, provisions and
swimsuits depending on the season.
Duration:3 hours
Category: Medium.
Start from Panagies Beach at the far
end of Alinda Bay.
Follow the white wall behind the Greek
tavern. A path leads through the red
rocks. Keep to the left until you reach a
makeshift gate marked in Greek lettering
with a white bag. With the sea on
your right, keep to the left and head
slightly uphill and cross country to a
massive rock overhang. Once you have
reached the crest, cross a rocky slope
where you will already be able to see
Kryphos Bay below you.
The descent follows narrow, almost
unnoticeable goat trails down to the
beach. On the left, you will discover a
small cove worth exploring.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the crystal waters
or a picnic on the pebble beach.
Should you still have the energy, in
the spring & summer the dry riverbed
provides a route back. The terrain
varies between steep inclines and level
ground, following the route channelled
out by centuries of water on rock.
When you reach a country lane, keep
to your left and walk towards, and then
over, the crest of the ridge upwards to
the chapel of “Agia Nikitas”.
From here, it is an easy walk back to
Alinda.
It is a pleasant walk back along the
waterfront of the island´s small and
relaxed resort area, with its indented
coves and pastel-coloured villas, to the
bustle of Aghia Marina.
The port of Agia Marina and castle
Panagies-Bay Panagies Kryphos-canyon Mountain guides Zistrose
Historical Note:
In 1943, German troops managed to
land in idyllic Kryphos Bay unnoticed
by the Italian occupying forces. From
here they moved in and conquered
the island.
CULTURAL TIP:
The
Bellini Tower
in Alinda
In Alinda do not miss the Bellini Tower,
the historic mansion of the Lerier Parissia
Bellenis.
Built in 1925/26, it is now a folklore
museum containing many photos and
documents from the time of the Turkish,
Italian and German occupations.
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View to Partheni und Patmos View to the Klidi View to the Alinda-Bay View to the airport
Aghios Kirykos
Around Alinda
This hike above Alinda, offers superb
views of the Bay and much of the
whole island of Leros.
Agios Kirykos
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Tamara
Klidi
Ghennisis
Theotokou
Ghennisis
Theotokou
Alinda
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View to Gourna Klidi Almond blossom
Idyll on the roadside
What you need:
Sturdy shoes, water, provisions and
swimsuits depending on the season.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Category: Easy
Start in Alinda on the coastal road at
the „Alinda Hotel“. From here, take the
road lined with oleander bushes which
leads uphill.
Turn right behind the church and continue
on to the “Hotel ARA”. Then turn
left and follow the road which winds
along the mountainside. On the left,
you can enjoy the beautiful views of
the Bay of Gournia with Alinda on your
right. Continue on an unpaved road
until you reach a fork on the left which
leads to the Chapel “Agios Kirykos”.
Enjoy a break in the cool of the chapel
with its panoramic views over the Bay
of Alinda through the rear window.
Platanos with its castle overlooking
Gournia, the Klidi and Partheni lie
before you on the other side. In good
visibility, you may even see the Chora
on Patmos. The trail leads back to the
foot of the mountain. Turn left and you
will shortly reach the road to Klidi. Here,
you can either choose to scale the
Klidi via the road or you can follow the
unpaved road on the right which will
lead you along the ridge of the Klidi
back to a small chapel and habitation.
A road leads you to the waterfront
at the end of Alinda Bay. Bear right for
approx. 1 km. and you will reach your
starting point.
Relax in one of the many beachside
tavernas or restaurants, enjoy the beach
or continue your walk in the area.
It is a pleasant walk back along the
waterfront of the island´s small and
relaxed resort area, with its indented
coves and pastel-coloured villas, to
the bustle of Aghia Marina.
You may find it interesting to visit the
Allied War Graves Cemetary, an oasis
of peace, with its 184 immaculatelytended
graves of the Commonwealth
casualties of the Battle of Leros, Nov.
1943.
CULTURAL TIP:
The
„Alindia“
Every August since
1907, “The Alindia”, a watersports
competition has been held in swimming,
rowing, sailing and diving. The
competition culminates in a grand
celebration for all, followed by a colourful
firework display over the bay.
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The medieval castle View to Pandeli Agios Nikolaos
Walk to the castle
Platanos - Kastro - Pandeli
In the footsteps of the past.
This walk takes you to the historic
fortress of Kastro, past picturesque
windmills and through the idyllic fishing
village of Panteli.
Aghios
Nikolaos
Aghia
Paraskevi
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Kastro
Platanos
Marketplace
View to Pandeli
Pantelli
Beautiful view
Companions In the castle
Pebble mosaic
What you need:
Light footwear, water, provisions and
swimsuits depending on the season.
Duration: 3 hours
Category: Easy
Start in the small market square of
Platanos between the greengrocers
and the bakery. Follow the 20m narrow
street to a turning on the left. Here the
walk to the castle is signposted. Follow
the white arrows for approx.10 minutes
until you reach the “Agia Paraskevi”
Church. The footpath continues uphill,
winding its way up the mountain in graduated
steps. Enjoy the stunning views
of Agia Marina with its hustle and bustle
of ferries arriving and departing and
the azure Bay of Alinda. Upon reaching
the castle, keep to the right where a
small gate marks the entrance.
Dating from the Byzantine age, perched
at 154 m. above sea level, this
fortress has had a turbulent history.The
Maltese Knights of St. John extended
the original fortification, the Italians
and Germans entrenched themselves
within its sturdy structure and the Germans
finally bombed it during the last
stages of WWII. Yet it remains. A walk
along the imposing walls is well worthwhile.
The views across Agia Marina,
on one side, the fishing hamlet of Panteli
and the breathtaking Bay of Alinda
on the other, and those clear across
the strait to the mountains of Kalymnos
are truly spectacular. Surely just compensation
for the climb! On clear days,
even the monastery of Patmos can be
glimpsed.
On your descent via the mountain
road, take time to duck into the tiny
chapel of “Agios Nikolaos” perched
on the peak with its characteristic red
Bay at the windmills
Windmill Windmills
Port of Pandeli
mortar shells, then follow the road
around the mountain past the 6 restored,
white windmills down to the fishing
village of Pandeli.
Enjoy the rest of your day in one of the
many fish tavernas at the waterside.
CULTURAL TIP:
The
Panajia-Church
Inside the fortress walls, lies the Panajia
Church, one of the most popular and
loved churches among the locals.
According to legend, the icon of the
Madonna was washed up on the
shores of Leros and is said to possess
special powers.
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Port of Agia Marina Krithoni and the Alinda-Bay Port of Pandeli
Platanos with Castle
Agia Marina - Meroviglia
A walk through history above Meroviglia
overlooking the harbour, with
spectacular views of the island.
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Krithoni Bay
Krithoni
Agia Marina
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Agnios Minas
Meroviglia
View to the windmills Chapel in Pátelo
What you need:
Sturdy shoes, water, provisions and
swimsuits depending on the season.
Duration: 2 hours
Category: Easy
Start out at the port of Aghia Marina.
Follow the road uphill to Platanos and
turn right after the school. At the Archaeological
Museum, turn right again
and follow the path up the mountain.
Cross the main road into the district of
Patelo. Follow the path past a small
chapel until you reach a small square.
Cross the square and take the right fork
in the road. Behind the playground,
make a sharp turn. This leads you
along the north side of Meroviglia to
the main road.
Enjoy the beautiful view of the Bay of
Krithoni and Alinda. Bear left along the
main road until you reach a diversion
signposted “ Rentability Changed”.
This road leads you along the southern
slope of the mountain and then up to
the summit.
Upon closer inspection, the lush vegetation
of Meroviglia reveals many
small paths leading off in all directions
along the mountainside allowing you
to explore at will.Enjoy the bird´s-eye
view and stunning vistas across Platanos,
the Castle, the fishing hamlet of
Panteli, Lakki and Alinda.
Strategically important through the
ages, the remains of numerous, interesting
military installations from WWII
can be found in the area, some only
recently uncovered.
The return walk leads you back to the
main road which you follow to the fork.
Here you can choose either to take the
direct way back to Agia Marina or to
follow the route around the Bay of Kri-
View to the island Agia Kyriaki
Cistern on the Meroviglia
thoni. To do this, turn left and follow the
wide arc of the Bay of Krithoni along
the crest of the ridge to the end.
On your way back to Agia Marina, why
not enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea!
Or spend a pleasant hour in Agia Marina,
watching the local life from a café
chair port side!
CULTURAL TIP:
The
Archaelogical
Museum
The building dates from 1882 and
houses displays of Neolithic tools, ceramic
fragments as well as numerous
valuable documents from the times of
the Maltese Knights of St. John.
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Coastal road of Lakki The cinema in Lakki Mountaineer
Street Cafe in Lakki
Lakki - Gourna
A walk of breath-taking views through
untouched areas of natural beauty
along the impressive coastline between
Lakki and Gourna.
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Gourna Bay
Agios
Petros
Agion Agelon
Monestry
Ghennisis
Theotokou
Patella
Agios
Efstratios
Trail
Drymonas
Prohitis
Zacharias
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Lakki
Lakki Bay
What you need:
Sturdy shoes, water, provisions.
Duration: 4.5 hours
Category: Medium
Start at the Marina on the waterfront in
Lakki.
Beside the café Escape is a small road
that leads inland to a crossroads. At
the crossroads, turn left and follow the
road to a pine forest. Take the unpaved
forest road on the left.
Follow the winding trail along an old
retaining wall through the pine forest to
the “Chapel of the Prophet Zacharia”
and the Tunnel War Museum which is
well worth a visit.
After your visit, head back towards the
Bay of Merikia. Turn right and follow the
coastal road as it winds uphill.
You will reach a chapel on a rocky
summit. The path now leads you downhill
again along the impressive coastline
and provides you with magnificent
views of the sheer cliffs and offshore
islands, clear over to the monastery of
Patmos.
When, on your right, you can see two
adjacent chapels, look carefully for
the path which leads to the left. Here,
you can make a detour to the Chapel
and monastery of “ Agios Petros.”
From here, the route continues towards
Gourna. After approx. 800m. the road
forks.
The right fork leads back to Lakki, the
left to the village of Drimonas and the
main road from Gourna to Lakki. If you
turn left at the main road, it will lead
you down to the long, sandy beach at
Gourna. From here there is a nice view
over the islets offshore.
Enjoy a rest after your long walk and
Mountain meadow in spring
Agios Efstratios Chapel „Aghios Petros“ with monestrey Country road Gourna
relax on the beach and in the cosy
tavernas of Gourna.
CULTURAL TIP:
The Church of
Agios Petros
The origins of this cubic stone building
date back to the mid-Byzantine era.
To the north of the brick walls are the
remains of the vestibule of an early
Christian basilica.
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Branches of the Allepo-pine
Katsouni and Kalymnos in the background Cliff on Katsouni
Lakki - Katsouni
Discover a pristine part of Leros.
Crystal clear, blue-green water, untouched
nature and fantastic scenery
awaits you.
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Agios
Spiribonas
Katsouni
Tunnel
Museum M
Merikia
Kokkina
Porzellana
Lakki Bay
Lakki
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Bay of Lakki Viewpoint
What you need:
Sturdy shoes, water, provisions and
swimsuits depending on the season.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Category: Easy
Lakki Marina provides the starting point
for this walk. Past a restaurant and a
sailing school, the road winds along
the coast up to the Bay of Merikia. At
the end of the bay, the road leads
uphill, curving along the indented
coastline. In a small gulley below the
road, you will see the small chapel of
“Agios Spiribonas”. Continue until you
see Katsouni signposted and follow
the road to a small pine copse on a
narrow spit of land. A path leads to a
good vantage point at some abandoned
military buildings and cannons.
From here, you can see the whole of
Lighthouse
Old observation point
Mountaineer
Lakki Bay all the way over to the Marina.
Just a short distance more brings
you to the lighthouse with a magnificent
vista of the dramatic entrance
to Lakki Bay and the mountain massifs
of nearby Kalymnos. Should a family
of dolphins be passing the strait, you´ll
have the perfect photo opportunity.
Go back behind the abandoned buildings
for a unique panorama of the
cliffs. A nice spot for a picnic! Follow
the path back to the road and walk
towards Merikia. Before reaching it,you
will see a signpost to Kokkina Porzellana
on your right. Follow this road down to
a remote and lovely bay. If you swim
in the crystal waters, swim out past the
small spit of land on the left where you
will find a cave that you can swim into.
Afterwards, enjoy a refreshment at one
of the many cafes and tavernas along
the waterfront in Lakki while you watch
the yachts at anchor.
Dolphins in the bay of Lakki
Kokkina Porzelana
With its wealth of wrecks from ancient
times to WWII, Leros is becoming a noted
area for wreck diving in the Greek
islands. The Bay of Lakki is the final
resting place of the Greek battleship
“The Olga” and the British destroyer
“Intrepid”.
CULTURAL TIP:
The Tunnel-
Museum
The traveller interested in history
mustn´t miss the War Museum located
in an old 100m long munitions
tunnel. The war years on Leros are
illustrated instructively and movingly
through many original objects.
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Panagiatis Kavourádenas
Bay of Xirocampos Chapel „Pagania sto Paleokastro“
Xirocampos - Toutouras - Xirocampos
This walk takes you along the coast of
Xirokampos Bay to buildings dating
from the Italian occupation with wellpreserved
caricatures and paintings.
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Sfakia
Paleókastro
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Xirókampos
Panagiatis
Kavourádenas
Xirokampos Bay
Tourtouras
In the chapel mountain landscape
Italian building with paintings
What you need:
Sturdy shoes, water and provisions.
Duration: 4 hours
Category: Medium
Start at the bus stop at Xirokampos
The road leads along the water to the
lovely little chapel of “Agia Kavouradenas”.
With the bay of Xerocampos on
your right, follow the mountain road up
until you reach a rest stop.
Take a break and enjoy the sweeping
views of the mountain ranges of
Kalymnos and the Turkish coast in the
near distance. On the left-hand side a
curving, unpaved road leads up the
hill to another rest place.
Follow the road to a small crest which
provides another wonderful view of the
Bay of Xirocampos and Mt. Katavati.
Just past a rocky outcrop, you will see
a highlight of this walk- an old building
constructed by the Italians. The interior,
decorated by a German soldier
with skillful caricatures and paintings,
is worth a visit. You can now either
retrace your steps and descend by the
same path or take the more adventurous
route back through the mountains.
If you choose to do this, take the goat
path behind the building. Keep the
Kastro and red roof of the chapel on
your left as landmarks if you choose to
go cross country through the mountains.
When you pass the goat pens
on your right, you have reached the
paved road which leads back down to
the Kastro.
After this, turn left when you reach the
main road and this will take you back
to your starting point.
The tavernas on the beach and the
calm of Xirocampos will provide a
tempting opportunity to relax.
From Xirokampos, an early morning
caique sails daily to Myrties on Kalymnos
and returns in the afternoon.
Check departures with the locals as
times may vary with the season.
CULTURAL TIP:
The Chapel of
Pagania sto
Paleokastro
On the 80 m. high hills, lie the most
important ancient remains of the
island.
To the east of the 11th century chapel,
surrounded by the beautiful Quadern
walls is a Hellenic watchtower.
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Leros‘ bus schedule
BLEFOUTIS
PARTHENI
KAMARA
ALINDA
09:00 09:08 09:13 09:15 09:17 09:20 09:30 09:35 09:36 09:38 09:39 09:45
11:00 11:08 11:13 11:15 11:17 11:20 12:00 12:05 12:06 12:08 12:09 12:15
13:30 13:38 13:43 13:45 13:47 13:50 14:00 - - - - -
* - - - - - - 17:00 17:05 17:06 17:08 17:09 17:15
*18:35 18:45 18:50 18:52 18:54 18:57 19:00 19.05 19:06 19:08 19:09 19:15
XIROKAMPOS
TEMENIA
LAKKI
AGYRA
07:35 07:41 07:43 07:45 07:46 08:00 08:02 08:05 08:07 08:10 08:15 08:20
10:05 10:11 10:13 10:15 10:16 10:30 10:32 10:35 10:37 10:40 10:45 10:50
12:35 12:41 12:43 12:45 12:46 13:00 13:02 13:05 13:07 13:10 13:15 13:20
*14:10 14:16 14:18 14:20 14:21 14:25 14:27 14:30 14 32 14:35 14:40 -
17:35 17:41 17:43 17:45 17:46 18:00 18:02 18:05 18:07 18:10 18:15 18:20
*19:35 19:41 19:43 19:45 19:46 20:00 - - - - - -
*from June to September * from Monday to Friday (September to June)
KRITHONI
VROMOLITHOS
AG. MARINA
PLATANOS
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PLATANOS
AG. MARINA
VROMOLITHOS
KRITHONI
AGYRA
ALINDA
LAKKI
KAMARA
TEMENIA
PARTHENI
XIROKAMPOS
BLEFOUTIS
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Ute Klemme-Hüttemann
Script: Klaus Hüttemann
Translation: Christine Christensen
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to be accurate, they can accept no liability for printing
or other errors.
Map of Leros
Archangelos
Radonissia
Signs and Symbols
Main Road
Walking trail
Goat path
Church/chapel
Viewpoint
Bathing beach
Restaurant
Lighthouse
Museum
Height 100 m
Height 200 m
Patelidi
Partheni
Kasteli
Page 6
Markelos
M
Tripiti
Kamara
Page 10
Strogilli
Page 8
Blefoutis
Klidi
Page 14
Alinda
Patela
Agia Marina
Krithoni
Page 16
Platanos
Page 18 Pandeli
Gourna
Page 20
Page 22
Lakki
Page 12
Xirokampos
Katavati
Toutouras
Important telephone numbers:
Agia Kyriaki
Page 24
Hospital 22470-23300
Police 22470-22222
Taxi station Platanos 22470-23070
Taxi station Lakki 22470-22550
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On Leros, experience the authentic
Greece…the Greece of friendly
people and warm hospitality.
Hike her shady pine forest paths,
fertile plains and impressive mountains…let
the amazing views of the
Dodecanese take your breath away
and discover, on these selected
walks, the most beautiful treasures
the island has to offer. And then…
discover your own…