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* whoever chose to have skippered charter he will enjoy barbecue fun time at Alimia island
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Dodecanese islands
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Dodecanese islands
Rhodes The largest island in the Dodecanese, with a mountain range peaking at twelve hundred metres, Rhodes offers a number of harbours for the visiting yachtsmen. Mandraki marina on the north east is the main base for charter operations, while the south coast offers a range of anchorages for all tastes, from Faliraki for those looking to let there hair down and enjoy a real party town, to Ladehiko for those looking for a more tranquil, authentically Greek experience, and many between. Rhodes is the perfect place to start and end your sailing holiday.
Symi The island is only 67 sq km and the majority is covered in rocks, with its coastline varying between beaches and rocky coves. The harbour of Gialos is where you'll find a charming port town where you can swing by for a bite to eat in one of the tavernas. If you visit from July to September you'll be lucky enough to see the Symi festival where you can party with locals. The festival has been going for the last 13 years and attracts many mucicians and visitors alike.
Kos Kos lies at the mouth of the Turkish Gulf of Kerme, which cuts deep into the coast of Asia Minor. It was seperated from the Bodrum Peninsulas by the collaspe of a rift valley in the Pliocene period. Kos town is full of bougainvillea, jasmine and exotic whiffs of the Middle East.
Kalymnos Kalymnos is called The Sponge Fishers Island. The scenery is wild and dramatic with high rocky mountains sweeping down to the sea. It is very friendly and very Greek. It is a terrific island for those who want to do more than just lie on a beach all day. Though only 13 miles long and about 8 miles wide, the island has a dramatic wild beauty as well as several lovely uncrowded beaches and bays. Vathi town lies at the end of the deep fjord of Vathi. It is charming little anchorage for a day or two. The town has a few restaurants where you can while away the time and some shops for a spend up. On the western side of the island lie the villages of Myrties and Massouri and the very much quieter hamlets of Arginondas, Skalia and Emporios. On the north east coast is the wild and beautiful bay of Palionisou where it feels as if life has stood still for a very long time. If you walk the track to the 5-6 houses which constitute the village, you will find Nicholas's house, where you will have the enchanting experience of being in the middle of nowhere, but will be able to eat an authentic yet cheap meal in his little garden.
Leros The main port os Aghia Marina, or Pandeli, and attractiveport dominated by a huge crusader castle and six windmills on the hill. Spreading up from the port is the area known as Platanos, the social hub of the island, which sits astride the saddle of the hill and merges with the picturesque fishing harbour of Pandeli on the other side. The setting is very pretty with white houses dotted around the bay. There are plenty of shops for provisions, tavernas and cafe's in the little town. Leros has plentry of beaches and secluded coves. The lovely shingle beach at Vromolithos is just a twenty minute walk from Planos and is a long, gentle sweep of a bay with a small island in the middle.
Lipsi (or Lipsos locally) is a small group of islets near to Patmos, offering a number of anchorages or a harbour at the capital, also called Lipsi! There are plenty of tavernas, cafes and shops for provisions in the village. Small churches and monasteries scatter the island, so many in fact that locals claim there is one for every family living on the island.
Patmos Patmos is made up of three baron volcanic lumps connected by narrow isthmuses, and is the location of the monestery of St John where legend claims St John wrote the Apocalypse. The natural harbour of Skala lies on the central isthmus where mooring is available on the quay or at anchor, and ashore plenty of shops, tavernas and cafe's surround the harbour. The east coast also offers plenty of good anchorages, all well protected from the local Meltimi.
Nisyros Nisyros is perfectly round, about 8km wide and rocky. Around the coast there are inlets with sandy beaches, mainly to be found on the north eastern side of Nisyros. The island is a volcanic island - but don't worry even though still active there hasn't been any eruptive activity since 1988! (and that was a steam explosion!) While visiting here you should try Soumada, which is a locally produced non alcoholic almond flavoured drink! (let us know what you think!
Tilos Tilos is a naturally beautiful and tranquil island, famous for once producing its own coinage and prefumes. On the east side of the island mooring is available in Ormos Livadhi. During the Meltimi which runs from June to October a large swell can enter the bay. There are a number of taverns and also basic amenities available here.
Chalki A small island west of Rhodes, Chalki (or Halki as it is locally known) has mooring available on a temporary summer pontoon in a bay on the south east coast and an anchorage on the north east coast. The village of Emborios has tavernas, cafe's and shops for basic provisions.
Alimia An islet situated at the West of the island of Rhodes. It is the bigger from a complex of skerries located between Rhodes and Chalki. The island is mountainous and has two natural ports. At the latter it is found the unique settlement of the islet, which is abandoned since the World War II. This islet is v;ery interesting to go swimming in it's excellent crystal clear sea.
Symi The island is only 67 sq km and the majority is covered in rocks, with its coastline varying between beaches and rocky coves. The harbour of Gialos is where you'll find a charming port town where you can swing by for a bite to eat in one of the tavernas. If you visit from July to September you'll be lucky enough to see the Symi festival where you can party with locals. The festival has been going for the last 13 years and attracts many mucicians and visitors alike.
Kos Kos lies at the mouth of the Turkish Gulf of Kerme, which cuts deep into the coast of Asia Minor. It was seperated from the Bodrum Peninsulas by the collaspe of a rift valley in the Pliocene period. Kos town is full of bougainvillea, jasmine and exotic whiffs of the Middle East.
Kalymnos Kalymnos is called The Sponge Fishers Island. The scenery is wild and dramatic with high rocky mountains sweeping down to the sea. It is very friendly and very Greek. It is a terrific island for those who want to do more than just lie on a beach all day. Though only 13 miles long and about 8 miles wide, the island has a dramatic wild beauty as well as several lovely uncrowded beaches and bays. Vathi town lies at the end of the deep fjord of Vathi. It is charming little anchorage for a day or two. The town has a few restaurants where you can while away the time and some shops for a spend up. On the western side of the island lie the villages of Myrties and Massouri and the very much quieter hamlets of Arginondas, Skalia and Emporios. On the north east coast is the wild and beautiful bay of Palionisou where it feels as if life has stood still for a very long time. If you walk the track to the 5-6 houses which constitute the village, you will find Nicholas's house, where you will have the enchanting experience of being in the middle of nowhere, but will be able to eat an authentic yet cheap meal in his little garden.
Leros The main port os Aghia Marina, or Pandeli, and attractiveport dominated by a huge crusader castle and six windmills on the hill. Spreading up from the port is the area known as Platanos, the social hub of the island, which sits astride the saddle of the hill and merges with the picturesque fishing harbour of Pandeli on the other side. The setting is very pretty with white houses dotted around the bay. There are plenty of shops for provisions, tavernas and cafe's in the little town. Leros has plentry of beaches and secluded coves. The lovely shingle beach at Vromolithos is just a twenty minute walk from Planos and is a long, gentle sweep of a bay with a small island in the middle.
Lipsi (or Lipsos locally) is a small group of islets near to Patmos, offering a number of anchorages or a harbour at the capital, also called Lipsi! There are plenty of tavernas, cafes and shops for provisions in the village. Small churches and monasteries scatter the island, so many in fact that locals claim there is one for every family living on the island.
Patmos Patmos is made up of three baron volcanic lumps connected by narrow isthmuses, and is the location of the monestery of St John where legend claims St John wrote the Apocalypse. The natural harbour of Skala lies on the central isthmus where mooring is available on the quay or at anchor, and ashore plenty of shops, tavernas and cafe's surround the harbour. The east coast also offers plenty of good anchorages, all well protected from the local Meltimi.
Nisyros Nisyros is perfectly round, about 8km wide and rocky. Around the coast there are inlets with sandy beaches, mainly to be found on the north eastern side of Nisyros. The island is a volcanic island - but don't worry even though still active there hasn't been any eruptive activity since 1988! (and that was a steam explosion!) While visiting here you should try Soumada, which is a locally produced non alcoholic almond flavoured drink! (let us know what you think!
Tilos Tilos is a naturally beautiful and tranquil island, famous for once producing its own coinage and prefumes. On the east side of the island mooring is available in Ormos Livadhi. During the Meltimi which runs from June to October a large swell can enter the bay. There are a number of taverns and also basic amenities available here.
Chalki A small island west of Rhodes, Chalki (or Halki as it is locally known) has mooring available on a temporary summer pontoon in a bay on the south east coast and an anchorage on the north east coast. The village of Emborios has tavernas, cafe's and shops for basic provisions.
Alimia An islet situated at the West of the island of Rhodes. It is the bigger from a complex of skerries located between Rhodes and Chalki. The island is mountainous and has two natural ports. At the latter it is found the unique settlement of the islet, which is abandoned since the World War II. This islet is v;ery interesting to go swimming in it's excellent crystal clear sea.