Dodecanese islands

The islands of Dodecanese are located on the south eastern side of Greece, between Cyclades and the coasts of Turkey. Less popular than Cyclades and with a different style, these islands distinguish for their Medieval architecture and the peaceful beaches. The most popular islands of Dodecanese islands are Rhodes and Kos, while Karpathos is also getting famous over the last years. Kalymnos is developing as a rock climbing destination, Leros is a diving destination, while Patmos is famous for its spiritual character as this is the place where Saint John wrote the Apocalypse. The rest islands of Dodecanese Greece, smaller in size, are considered more alternative destinations.

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Greeka proposes a large variety of accommodation in the Dodecanese islands, including hotels, villas and studios. Each accommodation is presented with photos, detailed text and Google map.

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Villages

The architecture of villages in Dodecanese do not have the bright colors of the Cyclades islands. They have more earthy colors and their architecture is Medieval, with strong Venetian castles on top of hills and old towns with paved streets, arches and elegant mansions. The Old Town of Rhodes is the most famous village and among the best-preserved Medieval towns in Europe. Many seaside villages are tourist developed, while the mountainous villages keep their traditional character intact. Very interesting villages to visit, apart from Rhodes Town, are Lindos in Rhodes, Olympos in Karpathos, Zia in Kos, Skala in Patmos and Chorio in Simi.

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Beaches

The beaches in Dodecanese islands stand out for their relaxing atmosphere and the crystal water. Some beaches are organized, while others are secluded. However, they are all clean and each one offers something special to visitors. The busiest beaches are found in Rhodes and Kos, while the island of Karpathos has the most exotic waters with a fabulous dark blue color. The beaches in the rest of the group are peaceful and great for families. If you like sports, windsurfing is widely practiced in certain spots of Rhodes, Kos and Karpathos.

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