Dodecanese islands
Most famous islands are Astypalaia, where the Dodecanese meet the Cyclades; Kalymnos, as a sponges center; Chalki for relaxing and rejuvenating holiday; Kastellorizo, with its Galazio Spilaio (Blue Cave), the biggest and most spectacular of all sea caves in Greece.
Rhodes, the capital of the Dodecanese, with its Medieval City of Rhodes which in 1988 the was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The endless coasts with the turquoise waters, the vegetation, the affluent water springs, the ancient and medieval monuments, as well as the impressive Italian buildings feature Kos island; located just 4 miles away from the Turkish coasts. Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates «the father of medicine» (460-377 B.C).
Nisyros is one of the most beautiful Aegean islands, still untouched by the tourism growth. According to mythology, it was created during the war between Gods and Giants. Poseidon chased the Giant Polyvotis down to Kos, cut a part of it and threw it to his enemy, sinking him forever in the bottom of the Aegean Sea. The legendary rock is the modern Nisyros and it is said that the volcano’s explosions are the angry breathing of the defeated Giant.
Worldwide known as a sacred island for it is the place where Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation, Patmos is an ideal destination for nature lovers thanks to its lace-like coastline, sheer cliffs and volcanic soil.
Designated as “Holy Island” by the Greek Parliament in 1981 as well as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
