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as sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. Perfect for sunset mojitos, if Circe was a bar this
might be it.
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LakkiΛακκί
POP 2370
Between 1912 and 1948 Lakki was a significant naval base for the Italians, and their
footprint can be clearly seen in the art deco buildings along the dock. These days it
barely has a pulse. A few cafes line the waterfront attracting trade from the yachtie
crowd who moor at the nearby marina.
dated, with comfy rooms with thick blankets, TV, fridge and retro radios. It's a block
back from Diva Club.
Petrino
(mains €10; 7am-11pm)
, a popular restaurant with a
shaded terrace, is the preferred choice on the island for carnivores. Apart from delicious
steaks, there's octopus salad, stewed rabbit and beef in lemon sauce.
The port has internet access and wi-fi at the quayside
Diva Club
( 22470 2259; per hr
€3; mains €7)
which also does decent coffee, breakfasts, salads, ice cream and juices.
There are a number of ATMs throughout the town. The island's largest grocery store is
on the road to Platanos.
Even if you're not a history buff, it's worth detouring to the engrossing
War Museum
(
22470 25520; admission €3; 9.30am-1.30pm)
, a short drive west towards Merikia.
Who knew that such a decisive WWII battle took place on this wee island? When the
Germans captured Leros from the Italians and British in 1943, locals hid in bunkers,
which are now home to countless war-time objects.
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XirokambosΞηρόκαμπος
Southern Xirokambos Bay has a restaurant alongside a few village homes. The beach is
pebble and sand with some good spots for snorkelling. En route to Xirokambos a sign-
posted path leads up to the ruined fortress of
Paleokastro
for pretty views.
Xirokambos'
Camping Leros
( 944238490, 22470 23372; camp sites adult/tent €6.50/
4; Jun-Sep)
is set in a 400-year-old olive grove with a welcoming cafe with barbecues
in the evening. The campground is 500m from the beach and 3km from Lakki.
