Leros

Leros, known as the island of Artemis, was present in all historical periods. Homer mentions that Leros with its fleet, took part in the Trojan War.

Leros, is situated in the northern group of Dodecanese slands. It covers 54 square kilometers with a population of 8.200.

The capital is in Aghia Marina, the old port. Other settlements are the natural port of Lakki, Platanos, and Panteli, underneath the castle, Alinda on the other side of Aghia Marina Bay, Gourna on the west, Xirokambos on the southern tip of Leros, and Partheni in the north, close to the airport .