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Dodecanese Greek Islands ...
These islands are along the coast of Turkey, south east of the Greek mainland and are serviced by daily ferries. The trip is between 10 and 18 hours with Patmos being the nearest and Rhodes the furthest. Rhodes and Kos have daily boat connections with Turkey.
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 RHODES, Dodecanese
Big city but stay in the old town and you'll love it. Fantastic castle built by the Knights of Saint John. Lots of nightlife, and plenty of archaeology to get through the days if packed beaches bore you. Try Sticky Fingers or the 60's bar. Check out the rest of the island which is agricultural with great beaches and some fancy resorts, villages, mountains and the longest summer of any Greek island.
Lindos is picturesque and packed during the season but go early or late and share it with the locals. Plenty of undiscovered spots but you will need a car to find them. Don't forget the Valley of the Butterflies. Well they are moths actually, but nonetheless impressive. This is one of the most popular islands in Greece and maybe the world.
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 KALYMNOS, Dodecanese Greek Islands
Spongefishermen's island. The main port of Pothia is lined with cafes and as home to Greece's spongefishing fleet is a working town.There is a sponge museum there too. There are resort beaches around the island and several other small ports and towns worth visiting.
There are small excursion boats from Pothia to the small islands of Nera and Pserimos and from the resort town of Myrties to Telendos where there are rooms to rent, tavernas and beaches. Popular island also, for rock climbing.
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 KARPATHOS, Dodecanese Greek Islands
Another world. Don't come here to party but to watch and learn. Very traditional, especially the mountain village of Olympos which was isolated for centuries and still carries on many medieval customs and crafts.One side of the island is rocky while the other is more fertile and green. A line of mountains seperate the two sides. Many nice beaches some with hotels and restaurants but tourism has not gotten out of hand here...yet. The port town of Pigadia is the island's capital and has hotels, restaurants and cafes on an active waterfront.
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 KOS, Dodecanese Greek Islands
Very popular with Scandinavians, this island is rich in archaeology including Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian sites. Many of the beaches can be quite crowded just as they are in Mykonos and Santorini and the other popular islands, but not everyone comes to Greece to be alone.
Despite the amount of tourists in the summer you can still get away, though a good guidebook like Lonely Planet is recommended. The interior of the island is still undeveloped, fertile and agricultural and best of all, largely flat so that riding bicycles (and of course motorbikes) is a fun way to get around.
There are daily ferries to and from Pireaus and the other large islands of the Dodecanese, daily boats to Bodrun in Turkey and a couple of flights a day from Athens. There are also several boats a week going to the smaller islands. If you are comming in the summer better book in advance (as anywhere). But Kos in the early spring before the tourists come should be quite enjoyable.
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LEROS, Dodecanese Greek Islands
The main port of Laki is one of the best examples of Art Deco Architecture. It was designed by Mussilini's architects in 1923, though in defiance of the dictator, the capital was moved above to the village of Platanos.The rest of the island is green with stunning beaches and large bays. It is also the base for sailing trips to the coast of Turkey and the other Dodekanese islands.
For bookings in Leros contact Aegean Thesaurus Travel
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PATMOS, Dodecanese Greek Islands
Quiet island at night but busy stop by day for Cruise ships. A Spectacular island with great beaches and landscape. This is where the Apocolypse of John, or Revalations was written. Tourism was down last summer so look for bargains here next summer.
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 SYMI, Dodecanese Greek Islands
Beautiful bays and pebbled beaches. Easilly reached by small boats that leave frequently between Symi and Rhodes. Many people come for the day to eat in the restaurants and wander around the beautiful town.
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