Castillo de Panteli
A medieval castle on a hill between Panteli and Platanos, dominating the island. It is a walk up from the village of Platanos and has fine views.
Tickets →Leros, Greece
Leros: airports, things to do and where to stay
Leros is a quiet Dodecanese island with a deeply indented coastline and many sheltered bays. It has rationalist buildings from the Italian period and a castle above Panteli, and receives low-key tourism.
Leros airports
From the airport to central Leros
Leros airport is about 6 km from central Leros.
Taxi
There are few taxis, so it is best to book ahead. The ride to the island's villages takes about 15 min.
Leros
Things to do in Leros
Panteli
A small fishing village at the foot of the castle, with white houses, a beach and waterside tavernas.
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Lakki
The island's main port, with notable rationalist architecture from the 1930s built by the Italians, such as this cinema.
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Torre Bellenis, Alinda
A mansion with crenellated towers in Alinda bay, now home to the island's historical and folklore museum. A long beach with tavernas lies nearby.
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Which airport serves Leros?
Leros is served by Leros (LRS).
How far is the airport from central Leros?
Leros airport is about 6 km from central Leros.
How do I get from the airport to central Leros?
From Leros airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Leros?
Highlights of Leros include Castillo de Panteli, Panteli, Lakki, and Torre Bellenis, Alinda.
Photo credits
- Castillo de Panteli: Vassilis Terzopoulos, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Panteli: MinevaE, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lakki: Luca Aless, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Torre Bellenis, Alinda: Thanasis Christodoulou, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons