LEROS

Leros has a number of charming small towns and beaches. Agia Marina has a number of bars, nightclubs and restaurants, all located in a strip which overlooks Alinda Bay. Further down the road in Broutsi is the 'Faros Bar', a bar built into a cave underneath the old lighthouse.
Pandeli is also a well known area, with some restaurants on the water's edge. Vromolithos is one of the best beaches on Leros, situated a few minutes walk from Pandeli For those interested in the 2nd World War, visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Krithoni, the new War Museum SW of Lakki and the Bellenis Tower in Krithoni. The island is litered with old shell cases and other remnants of the battle in November, 1943. During the summer there are opportunities to visit the neighbouring small islands of Marathi, Arkioi, Lipsi, Aspronisia on daily excursions with "Barbarossa".
Leros has an Archaeological Museum where many exhibits covering its long history are on display. In September 2005, the Leros war museum was opened in Merkia, near Lakki. The museum is inside an old tunnel made by the Italians during the Second World War. It resembles the Dover war museum, though on a much smaller scale. There are several items from the battle of Leros including: guns, helmets, bombs, uniforms and various photos.

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