What is Leros known for?

It is known for its imposing medieval castle of the Knights of Saint John possibly built on a Byzantine fortress. Nearby islands are Patmos, Lipsi, Kalymnos, and the small islands of Agia Kyriaki and Farmakos.

Which is the richest island in Greece?

Crete
“On Crete, the biggest and richest island of Greece, with the most proud of all Greeks, an island double than Majorca… that tourists love for its atmosphere and its beaches…”, writes the famous Austrian magazine “Profil”.

Does Leros have an airport?

Leros Municipal Airport (Greek: Δημοτικός Αερολιμένας Λέρου, Dimotikós Aeroliménas Lérou) (IATA: LRS, ICAO: LGLE) is an airport serving the island of Leros in Greece.

Where was the battle of Leros?

Aegean Sea
Leros
Battle of Leros/Locations

Is the island of Leros in the Aegean Sea?

The island of Leros is part of the Dodecanese island group in the south-eastern Aegean Sea, which had been under Italian occupation since the Italo-Turkish War.

What was the location of the Battle of Leros?

During Italian rule, Leros, with its excellent deep-water port of Lakki (Portolago), was transformed into a heavily fortified aeronautical and naval base, “the Corregidor of the Mediterranean”, as Mussolini boasted. The island was base for some Italian naval units; specifically, in September 1943:

Which is the capital city of Leros Island?

Leros capital city is Platanos that in recent years has been connected with Agia Marina in the north and Panteli to the south on both sides of the slopes of Apitiki hill where is the Castle of Virgin Mary. Krithoni and Alinta are a few km away from Agia Marina and they are also popular tourist resorts with many hotels.

What kind of houses are on Leros Island?

The Italians have built many art deco mansions in Leros and so the island feels more Italian than Greek in some places. Other places are again typically Greek, so you will receive both.