LEROS - A walkers guide

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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