Patmos, Lipsi and Kalymnos are three of the best neighboring excursion options. You can also hop on one of the regular boats that take you to the small islands situated around Leros, such as Archangelos, Trypiti, Agia Kyriaki, Farmakonisi, etc.
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Open WWII museum
Leros’ seabed is practically an open WWII museum, featuring a number of shipwrecks and war planes sunk during that time. Among them, the torpedo ship “Queen Olga”, located at the area of Merikia, near Lakki.
Church of Agia Kioura
Located near the fishing village of Partheni, at the north of Leros, it is a preserved monument that boasts of unique frescoes created by the political prisoners who were exiled on the island.
Two trademark chapels
Panagia Kavouradena (at the coastal village of Xirokambos, built at a scenic spot among the rocks) and Agios Isidoros (built on a rock at the area of Kokkali, it seems to emerge from the seawater).
The Folk Museum
Housed in the beautifully renovated Tower of benefactor Parisis Belenis, at Alinda.
The Castle of Lepides
Also known as Paleokastro, it is built at the hilltop of the settlement of Lepides, on the remains of an ancient acropolis.
The Castle of Panagia (Castle Pandeliou)
The island’s landmark, well preserved medieval castle sits on the hilltop Apitiki.
Local products & specialties
Kythnos is famous for its high quality kopanisti cheese, caper, wine, thyme honey, pasteli (sweet with honey and sesame) and amygdalota (type of almond toffees). As for the island’s specialties, you should try sfougato (cheese ball), kolopia (spinach pie) and savoro (marinated fish).
Kythnia
A summer festival with popular cultural events held annually on Kythnos. Together with the island’s various feasts, they are fabulous opportunities for entertainment and fun.
Island hopping
If you fancy Cyclades in a relaxed, easy-going version, the neighboring islands of Kea (or Tzia) and Serifos are ideal for you.