Dodecanese Islands in Greece
The Dodecanese Islands or the «Twelve Islands» are a group of islands of incredible beauty in the Aegean Sea. But do not be fooled, in fact the group consists of 163 islands, but people live only on 26 of them. And the 12 largest islands gave the name to the whole archipelago. The Dodecanese Islands are located near the azure coast of Turkey, and, strangely enough, quite far from the main coast of Greece.
A tourist trip to Greece is not without a spectacular trip to the so-called «Trident Islands» — the island groups of Kos, Patmos and Rhodes. The Dodecanese islands, apart from their geographical location, are united by a common historical destiny. The archipelago has been inhabited since prehistoric times — since the Neolithic era. Even the smallest islands boast medieval castles and Byzantine churches.
Hippocrates’ Island — KosThe magnificent island of Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates himself, is famous for its unique sandy black beaches and the temple of Asklepion.The beauty of nature is mesmerizing. For health there are also thermal springs, food will please with ecologically pure vegetables and fruits. And, in addition, tourist trip to Greece will cost you quite inexpensively. The democratic prices for accommodation, food and services remain unchanged for many years.
Apocalypse Island — PatmosPatmos is a favorite among cruise ship tourists. The island has long been home to an acropolis. In ancient times, Romans were exiled to Patmos for their misdeeds. Thus, the now famous John the Theologian wrote his «Revelations» here, explaining to the local people the details of the Apocalypse. A secluded vacation on the mysterious island of Patmos will seem like a paradise far away from noisy metropolises and popular resorts.
The beaches of Diakofti, Grigos and Kallikatsu are quite picturesque. Knights Island — Rhodes is the sunniest island of the Dodecanese archipelago. Its history of origin is full of romantic legends and myths. Of course, the most important attraction is the ancient city of Rhodes with historical monuments — the Acropolis and the temple of Apollo of Pythia. The magical landscapes of the local bays are mesmerizing thanks to the combination of modern architecture and deep antiquity. Kalifea and Faliraki are superb resorts of Rhodes with beautiful sandy beaches, excellent hotels, diving centers, many restaurants and an abundance of entertainment for the whole family. Endless chic beaches, first-class restaurants, entertainment venues and luxury hotels will help every tourist to find a vacation to his liking.