Dodecanese Islands Yacht Charters

The Dodecanese Islands are a breathtaking archipelago located in the southeastern Aegean Sea. The group of 15 more significant plus 150 smaller Greek islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea generally defines the eastern limit of the Sea of Crete. They belong to the broader Southern Sporades island group. Dodecanese Islands yacht charters are a fantastic way to see a lesser-known side of Greece.

Symi Greece
Symi Greece

Rhodes has been the area’s dominant island since antiquity. Of the others, Kos and Patmos are historically the more important; the remaining twelve are

  • Agathonisi. Known as the “island of kindness.”
  • Astypalaia. “The Butterfly of the Aegean”
  • Chalki. A relaxed, friendly island.
  • Kalymnos. Known for sponge harvesting and rock climbing.
  • Karpathos. Second largest of the Dodecanese islands.
  • Kasos. The southernmost island in the Aegean Sea.
  • Leipsoi. In Greek mythology, the island where Odysseus was shipwrecked and held by Nymph Calypso.
  • Leros. A mountainous island with a rugged coastline.
  • Nisyros. An off the beaten track destination with natural and cultural sights to explore.
  • Symi. Laid-back island with stunning views, a tranquil port, and beautiful seaside hikes.
  • Tilos. Home to rugged mountains, green hills, and picturesque beaches.
  • Kastellorizo. Stunning island home to the Blue Cave.

Other islands in the chain include Alimia, Arkoi, Chalki, Farmakonisi, Gyali, Kinaros, Levitha, Marathos, Nimos, Pserimos, Saria, Strongyli, Syrna, and Telendos.

Climate

The Dodecanese Islands have a typically Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The temperatures range from the low 20’s (Celsius) in winter to the mid-30s in summer. The Dodecanese Islands experience a dry and sunny climate during the summer, with only occasional rainfall.

The best time to visit the Dodecanese Islands is during the summer months of June through August. This is when temperatures are at their warmest and beaches are at their most inviting. During this time of year, visitors can expect plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures during the day, with balmy evenings that are perfect for exploring the island towns and villages.

Places to see

  • Anthony Quinn Bay. This bay offers a picturesque pebble beach, a dramatic coastal rock formation with underwater reefs teeming with fish. The shallow emerald-green water is perfect for swimming.
  • Tsambika Beach. A popular stop that is well-served by beach bars and eateries.
  • Visit the Asklepion archeological site in Kos. Here is also where Hippocrates founded his medical school.

Things to do

  • Browse the local markets and sample some of the region’s unique flavors and specialties.
  • Get up close with some adorable animals. The Rose Farm in Rhodes is a unique attraction where you can interact with various animals, including lemurs, ponies, camels, and kangaroos.
  • Enjoy the traditional music and dance.
  • Take in the view from the Monolithos Castle in Rhodes.
  • Go to the beach on Symi Island.
  • Windsurf
  • Rock Climb
  • Scuba Dive

Dodecanese Islands Yacht Charters | Destinations

Agothonissi

Agothonissi
Agothonissi, the island of kindness, is a small island near Patmos. The rocky landscape does not allow much plant cover...

Arki & Amarathia

Arki & Amarathia
The tiny island of Arki & Arkioi is close to Patmos. Yachts and fishing boats use the small protected harbor...

Astypalaia

Astypalaia
Astypalaia belongs to the Dodecanese islands, although it has a more Cycladic character. This charming Greek island with the picturesque Chora, a Venetian...

Gyali

Gyali
Gyali (Yiali) is a small volcanic island between the south coast of Kos and Nisyros in the Dodecanese. Two explosions...

Halki

Halki
The smallest inhabited island of Dodecanese, Halki (alternatively Chalki) is very close to Rhodes. The name Chalki originates from the...

Kalymnos

Kalymnos
Kalymnos, located between Kos and Leros in the southeastern Aegean Sea, is close to the Turkish coast and is known...

Karpathos

Karpathos
Karpathos is the second largest and one of the most beautiful islands of the Dodecanese. The island is famous for...

Kasos

Kasos
Kasos (Kassos), located east of Crete in the Carpathian Sea, is a small rocky island. It is the southernmost island...

Kastelorizo

Kastelorizo
Kastelorizo is one of the smallest Dodecanese islands and part of the Rhodes regional unit. It is located halfway between...

Kos

Kos
Kos is the third largest island in the Dodecanese, home of Hippocrates, and located just three nautical miles from the...

Leros

Leros
Leros is a small island of the Dodecanese still untouched by mass tourism. According to mythology, the goddess Artemis would...

Lipsi

Lipsi
Leipsoi (Lipsi), east of Patmos and north of Leros, is a small, colorful island in the northern part of the...

Nisyros

Nisyros
The wildly beautiful Nisyros is part of the Dodecanese group of islands in the southern Aegean Sea. Even though Nisyros...

Pserimos

Pserimos
Pserimos, a small, rocky, and less-traveled island, is about six miles from Kalymnos island. In this place, archaeologists have found...

Rhodes

Rhodes
Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands, with over 50,000 inhabitants, and is this island group's historical capital. Rhodes...

Symi

Symi
Symi's history can be traced back to the Trojan Wars (1120 BC). Numerous invaders, from the Dorians, the Romans, the...

Telendos

Telendos
Life on Telendos is simply unrushed, away from crowds, fast food, and motor noises. It is a quiet haven just...

Tilos

Tilos
Tilos is a tiny island of the Dodecanese, located between Kos and Rhodes, away from mass tourism. It offers a...
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