A superb natural harbour, Lakki is a town unlike any other in the Dodecanese. Art Deco and futuristic buildings line the wide buildings with little sign of the narrow alleys and traditional buildings one would expect.
The buildings date from the Italian occupation, when the bay was a major Italian Naval Base. Some are now falling in to disrepair as more traditional structures spring up which detracts slightly from the pine lined streets and green spaces.
Lakki is a bit lacking in sights – head a couple of miles north to the island’s capital if you want some ruins and churches to explore. There are no beaches immediately to hand either, though again, plenty a short ride away.
Lakki is well worth a visit just because it’s somewhere a little different – a bit of Italy planted in Greece.