The village of Platania is just a few kilometers away from the village of Apollona. This is a very small, enchanting, typically Greek village. The area is used mainly for sheep and goat herding. The village acquired its name from the large number of plane trees ( Platania in Greek ) which are growing in the region.
The village is rich in vegetation and has ample water supplies. Thanks to it's tranquil surroundings, the village attracts Greeks and visitors who prefer to enjoy a quiet meal in one of its few but excellent tavernas.
The residents of the village are involved mainly in the tourism profession and party with agriculture.
Apollona village acquired its name from the Temple of God Apollo who was the protector of Rhodes Island and fine arts at the time.
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Lipsi are a cluster of islets in the south eastern Aegean and are found north of Leros and east of Patmos. Their collective name is taken from the name of the largest island Lipsi or Lipso, which is comprised of two land masses, joined together by a narrow 400 metre wide neck. The total area of the cluster is 17.3 square kms.
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Apart from a couple of excellent tavernas there is not much tourism happening in Laerma, although one of the main reasons for perhaps visiting the area is the Monastery Taxiarchis Michail at Tharri 4km southwest.
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