Alinda beach
Alinda is the most tourist and famous district of Leros. Modern hotels, apartments, hostels and rooms for rent are usually located within walking distance to the beach. In addition to the most beautiful views of this area, the warm and clean Aegean Sea, close to Alinda are concentrated the best restaurants, bars, cafes, mini-markets, rental motorcycles and vehicles, as well as historical monuments that attract tourists from all over the world.
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Beach description
Alinda is the longest beach of the Leros island, covered with a mixture of yellow sand and fine white pebbles. This place is located just a few minutes walk from the village of Alinda, a quit and cozy village with the same name as the beach.
The main advantage of Alinda is the perfectly clean water. It is so transparent that you can explore marine life without a mask. The entry to the water is smooth enough with gradually increasing depth. The bottom on this beach is clean and even, the pebbles are fine, so it does not cause discomfort when entering the water barefoot.
Although the beach is very long, it is quite narrow. But there are some advantages to that too: pine and tamarisk trees growing near the beach, bent over the coast, creat a natural pleasant and light coolness. As for the audience of Alinda, it's mostly attended:
- Families with children: absence of waves, shallow water and warm sea - the main trumps f Alinda for safe and comfortable rest of kids.
- Couples: they choose this beach due to the modern and well-developed infrastructure. And for those who want to avoid summer crowds, there are several sandy bays around Alinda, such as the romantic beach of Krifo.
- Lovers of outdoor activities: Alinda is one of the few beaches offering a wide range of water sports equipment.
Beautiful and scenic views of this beach are complemented by excellent infrastructure and numerous amenities.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
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Infrastructure
A popular hotel in the village of Alinda is the family hotel Hotel Angelika. The convenient location near the beach, shady well-groomed area, beautiful views from the balconies of the sea have become the main criteria in choosing this accommodation. In addition, Alinda beach is one of the best organized beaches of the island of Leros with many amenities, leisure, many water sports and fish taverns.
Near the beach you can find all kinds of places: haberdashery, souvenir shops, local jewelry, convenience stores, cafe-bars, restaurants, etc. Also, the coastline of Alinda is equipped with parasols and sun loungers.
During the summer, various recreational activities, themed holidays, concerts, contests, etc. are held in places adjacent to the beach
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Undoubtedly, Alinda beach has gained the status of the best resort on the island of Leros. This place is comfortable both for families with small children, and for other vacationers of any age and status. Even despite the popularity of this beach, it is rarely crowded, so every vacationer feels comfortable.
In addition to the beautiful sea and comfortable beach, the most interesting sights of the island are located near Alinda:
- The castle of Belenis (Leros)
The beautiful castle of Belenis is surrounded by lush green cypress and pine trees. The residence was founded by the wealthy Leros family in 1925. This elegant stone mansion was recently restored and now houses the island's historical and folk museum. The castle of Leros is a beautiful place with amazing architecture and unusual landscape design. In the summer, most local holidays and festivals are held in this residence.
- The monastery of St. Sophronius and the church of St. Saranta
The most important religious sights of Alinda are the monastery of St. Sophronius and the church of St. Saranta. They are considered points of replenishment of spiritual and physical forces. Local residents and tourists admit that they really feel a surge of energy after an excursion to these religious places.
In the immediate vicinity of Alinda there are also cozy and secluded beaches of Panagies and Lisgaria and numerous mysterious bays hidden between the cliffs.