Category: Dodecanese

There are many different Dodecanese islands to visit as a tourist in Greece. The most popular tourist destinations are Rhodes, Kos and Patmos.

Rhodes

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and is a very popular tourist destination. It has a large medieval town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many other sights and attractions to see on Rhodes such as the Palace of the Grand Master, the Acropolis of Lindos and the Valley of the Butterflies.

Kos

Kos is another popular Dodecanese island which is known for its beaches and resorts. Other sights to see on Kos include the Castle of Neratzia, the ruins of the ancient city of Kos and the Tree of Hippocrates.

Patmos

Patmos is a small island which is home to the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian. This monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most important Byzantine monuments.

Other sights to see on Patmos include the Cave of the Apocalypse, where Saint John is said to have received his visions, and the ruins of the ancient city of Ierapetra.

Each island has its own unique sights and attractions.

The picturesque Skala

Skala is a charming town situated towards the southern area of the Greek island of Kelafonia, and more specifically in the municipality of Elios Pronnoi. This town or village is very attractive and is an ideal destination to all those tourists who wish to travel to a place in which they can enjoy amazing beaches and relax during day as well as have fun and visit exciting places at night.

Rhodes – capital of the prefecture of the Dodecanese

The city of Rhodes, located in the island of same name, is considered the most important city or capital of the Prefecture of the Dodecanese. This city counts with a population of approximately 60.000 inhabitants, although the amount of inhabitants that can be found in it tends to increase during summer months when many summer houses become inhabited.

Marathi – in Arki

Marathi is the second largest island in the small group of islets of Araki, located opposite to Arkoi. This island is very charming and picturesque and offers amazing natural landscapes as well as a few unique beaches in such a way that it is a must for every tourist who enjoy sea landscapes and visits this region of the Dodecanese.

The small Lipsi

Lipsi is a small traditional island located within the Greek Dodecanese archipelago. This island still maintains many of its antique traditional characteristics, in such a way that, for example, its inhabitants still base most of their income in fishing and farming, the same activities than their ancestors. Despite of the fact that this destination receives a steady amount of tourists every year, this amount is low, and therefore visitors can enjoy the peacefulness and every day life of the island almost unchanged or unspoiled by external factors.

The ancient Halki

Halki is a Greek island that is part of the Dodecanese archipelago and which counts with a very interesting history that can be traced back to the ancient Greece times. It might be interesting to know that the origins of its name, Halki, are believed to come from the Greek term halkos, which can be translated as “copper”.

Arki – several destinations in one

Arki, in the Dodecanese archipelago is a peculiar destination which counts with the characteristic of having several different small islands. This destination is also very peculiar due to the fact that it has a population of only about 50 inhabitants, although tourists can find several facilities and rooms which should be booked in advance due to their reduced amount.

The village of Agios Georgios, in Pyrgos

Agios Georgios, also known as Kardiakafti, is a village situated within the municipality of Pyrgos, in the Greek archipelago of the Dodecanese. This village, with a population of around 1000 inhabitants can be found at about 2 kilometers from the capital of Pyrgos, at about half way between Simoupoulo and Oinoi, and near other interesting towns such as Lampeti and Lasteika.

Agathonisi and its two main towns

Agathonisi is the Dodecanese island located at the most northerly area of the archipelago. This island, also known as Tragea and Gaidaros, has two main villages or towns called Mikri Chorio and Megalo Chorio and tourists who visit this area of the Dodecanese should try to meet both of them since each one offers unique and appealing attractions. One of the best moments of the year to visit this destination is between July and August when some celebrations, such as the feast of Panaghia and the celebration of Aghios Pandeleimon, take place.