Things to see and do Leros

To the west of Lakki Bay, the road continues between pine and eucalyptus forests planted by the Italians. You will find beautiful coves with emerald waters and almost deserted beaches. Beyond the Lime Bar, the beach of Merikia is very pleasant with its small old-fashioned cafes but we advise you to continue on the road to Cape Katsouni: you will discover on the way small lonely creeks and the beach of Kokkina, perhaps the most beautiful in Leros. You will be able to get there on foot: it takes about an hour.

Skirting the bay of Xirokambos on the only road beyond the To Kima tavern, a path leads down to the tiny, rock-encrusted church of Panaghia Kavouradena. This touching chapel is distinguished by its small size and red roof. Inside, note the icon of the Virgin of the Crab that gives it its name. It is said that a crab fisherman found a miraculous icon here. The Virgin's nativity is celebrated here on September 8. Be sure to stop off at this little corner of the world as the sun sets over Kalymnos.