Dodecanese Islands, Greece - BoatGreece.com
The complex of Dodecanese islands is one of the sunniest areas in Greece. Dodecanese islands are located in the south eastern side of Greece between Cyclades and the coasts of Turkey. The specific complex of islands consists of 12 islands and islets with amazing and peaceful beaches, medieval architecture, traditional villages, important archaeological findings and byzantine monuments.
The most popular and largest islands are Rhodes and Kos. These two cosmopolitan destinations host a great number of tourists from every part of the world and can offer you unforgettable holidays. Karpathos, Kalymnos(one of the top rock climbing destinations in the world), Patmos with its mystic and spiritual character and Leros (a popular diving destination) belong also to Dodecanese complex of islands and worth a visit. If you are looking for less known islands then visit Astypalaia, Nisyros, Symi, Kasteloriso , Kassos, Tilos and Halki. Apart from the twelve islands there are some islets such as Pserimmos, Telendos, Arki & Marathi, that may offer you peaceful and quite holidays in secluded beaches.
Kastelorizo Island, Greece
This island is situated at the easternmost end of Greece very close to the Turkish coast.
Arki & Marathi Islands, Greece
Two islets east of Patmos with old whitewashed houses and small tavernas.
Pserimos Island, Greece
A very small island with many beaches(small paradise bays) that can be easily visited by boat.
Astipalaia Island, Greece
Astipalaia is located at the point where the Dodecanese meet the Cyclades.
Nisyros (Nissiros) Island, Greece
This small island of Dodecanese is a non developed tourism destination.
Kos Island, Greece
This island distinct itself for the important archaeological findings and its modern and cosmopolitan facet.
Karpathos Island, Greece
Karpathos is the second largest of the Greek Dodecanese islands, in the southeastern Aegean Sea.
Rhodes (Rodos) Island, Greece
The largest of the Dodecanese, Rhodes (or Rodos) has become an important regional centre, thanks to its location, climate and natural attractions.
Patmos Island, Greece
Welcome the opportunity and visit the “island of the Apocalypse” . Patmos is the island where John the Theologian wrote the ‘’Book of Revelations’’.
Agathonissi Island, Greece
The terrain of this fourth largest of the Dodecanese is mountainous, except for two fertile valleys. It is along these valleys that its have sprouted - Kalimnos or Pothia and Vathi.
