The 12 islands of the Dodecanese

In the sunniest corner of Greece, southeast of the Aegean Sea, are the Dodecanese islands. It is a set of twelve beautiful islands and other smaller ones, all surrounded by the most crystalline waters you have ever seen. They have beaches with sand or pebbles, some have archaeological sites or medieval monuments, so none are lacking in charm. The most famous are Kos and Rodas but if you want to get away from the mass of tourism then try Pserimos and Leros.

Rhodes It is a well preserved medieval beauty with medieval walls, an old port and unforgettable buildings. Kos it owns beautiful sandy beaches and green vegetation, medieval buildings, huge parks, tree-lined streets and an extensive route ideal for cycling. Kalymnos It is the paradise of the sponges and has a village built in the shape of an amphitheater along and high on two hills. It has a castle, a Museum of Archeology and many Byzantine monuments. For relaxed vacations there lousy with its beautiful bays.

telendos it is very small but beautiful and has a single village with dense pine forests. Karpathos overflowing with pine trees, streams, vineyards and olive groves. There are also caves and mountains so it is a good place to enjoy ecotourism. Tilos is even more mountainous, with green valleys, lots of herbs and wild flowers, and a medieval hilltop castle with great views. I followed himand Leros, the island of Artemis, Patmos, the famous island of the Apocalypse because here John wrote his Book of Revelations, Arki and Maratahi They are east of Patmos, small and charming. Is also Astypalea where the Dodecanese meets the Cyclades and finally we must not forget Simi, Halki, Kassos, Lipsi, Nissyros, Kastelorizo ​​and Agathonissi.


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