YACHT CHARTERS IN THE GREEK ISLANDS - DODECANESE ITINERARY RHODES - KOS - SYMI - PATMOS - LEROS - KALYMNOS

YACHTMED CHRISTOS ANGELAKIS YACHT CHARTERS & SALES

The Dodecanese Islands, the most southern islands of Greece, are a chain of twelve cresent-shaped islands that border the Turkish Coast.   These islands have similar cultural and architectural characterists of the Cycladic islands and several islands such as Rhodes and Kos are abundant with natural springs allowing a green and wooded environment.

Rhodes: The island of the Knights of St. John and home of one of 'the Seven Wonders of the World', the Colossus of Rhodes which used to straddle the narrow entrance to the port.  Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodecanese and has a history of trade between Asia, Europe and Africa.   The numerous castles, impressive fortifications and the mediaeval character of the town pay homage to it's history of being settle and fortified by the Minoans, Persians, Arabs, Turks, Italians and the Crusaders.

Simi lies in the entrance to the Gulf of Doris and has a history of sponge diving and shipbuilding.  Secluded in its bay and surrounded by pine trees, Simi greets you at sunset with a tranquility seldom experienced.  Enjoy it's cosmopolitan small harbour with many fine restaurants and boutiques.

Kos was founded in 366BC and was the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine.  Architecturally, the island is strongly influenced by Turkish and Frankish tradition.  Sandy beaches and fascinating ruins inspire on to explore this central island.  The island has been called an absolute Eden, covered in bougainvillea, oleander, jasmine and hibiscus.

Leros is a quaint, picturesque and colourful island in the Greek tradition.  Enjoy an ouzo in one of the quiet streets at attraditional ouzeria.

Kalimnos is the centre of modern sponge fishing.  The harbour bustles with traditonal fishing boats and the dramatic mountain range of Profitis Ilias is impressive from seaward.

Patmos is a must-see island of this area.   The fortress-like monastery of 'St. John the Divine', high on the summit, dominates the island.  St John is said to have written the Apocalypse, found in the Book of Revelations, on this peaceful and enchanting island.  The chora of Patmos, with its whitewashed houses and unique architecture surrounds the castle.

From Rhodes, it is also possible to visit the very unique islands of Nisiros (volcanic) and Chalki.