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Beyond Leros

The Dodecanese
& beyond

Make Leros your starting point for discovering more of the Aegean. Every island has its own stories, landscapes and welcome.

This page brings together the islands from my original guide, with clearer links and a little help planning the journey.

Explore the islands Plan your ferry journey
Regional map showing Leros among the Dodecanese, with Samos and Ikaria to the north.
The original Visit Leros regional map, kept as part of the site’s story. Open it for a closer look, then use the island links below.

Many islands, many possibilities

The “twelve islands”, and many more

Dodecanese means “twelve islands”, although the group includes many more islands and islets. Leros belongs to this family in the south-eastern Aegean.

Island hopping has always been part of the appeal of this corner of Greece. Use these guides as a starting point, whether you are planning another island stay or simply wondering what lies beyond the next headland.

Samos and Ikaria also appeared on the original page. They belong to the North Aegean rather than the Dodecanese, so you will find them in their own section.

Your island directory

Explore the Dodecanese

All fifteen Dodecanese islands from the original page are here. Most links lead to the Greek National Tourism Organisation’s Visit Greece guides. Agathonisi links to the regional Aegean Islands guide, and Leros leads back to my own pages.

Read the official Dodecanese overview

A little further north

Samos & Ikaria

Two North Aegean islands retained from the original guide. If you are extending your journey, check the connections for your travel dates before choosing where to stay.

Getting there and getting back

Plan your journey from Leros

Ferry routes and departure days change with the season. The operator links below let you check your own dates, rather than relying on a fixed timetable on this page.

Before you book

  1. Search both directions. Check the return sailing as well as the outward journey, especially for a day trip.
  2. Confirm the port. Leros has more than one departure point. Use the port shown on your ticket, and check the arrival port at your destination.
  3. Allow time between connections. Leave room for delays when combining ferries with flights or other sailings.
  4. Check the latest announcements. Weather can affect crossings. For sailing trips, take local advice and check the marine forecast before setting out.

Dodekanisos Seaways

Search regional ferry journeys and read the operator’s latest service announcements.

Check routes and dates →

Blue Star Ferries

Search ferry crossings, availability and booking information for your journey.

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Lipsi & Patmos
Look up the outward and return sailings first. A day visit depends on the timetable giving you enough time ashore.
Kalymnos, Kos & Rhodes
Compare the available sailings for your dates, checking journey length, intermediate stops and departure port.
Samos & Ikaria
Search the precise destination port and travel day. Connections may require a longer stay or an onward change.
The other islands
Plan each leg separately. Inclusion in this island directory does not guarantee a direct ferry from Leros.

For help on the island, speak to a local travel agency. Kastis Travel was my original recommendation; confirm its current office details and the sailing you need before visiting.

Back on Leros

There is always more to explore at home

Leave time for Leros itself: a village walk, a swim, a little history and a meal to remember.

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Share your love of Leros

Join the Leros Greece Facebook group to share island memories, photographs and questions with others who love this corner of the Aegean.

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