Dodecanese Islands Travel and Holidays Guide

The Dodecanese islands form a complex of 12 (as the Greek name implies) major islands and about 150 smaller ones.

The most popular travel destination in the Dodecanese is the island of Rhodes, also the capital of the island complex. The islands are located near the southwest coast of Turkey.

All islands have been inhabited for thousands of years and boast a rich cultural history. There are no specific suggestions for which island to visit. All are unique with their own architectural style.

The smaller Dodecanese islands are for those who seek peace and quietness and Rhodes is a cosmopolitan island with hundreds of thousands of tourists traveling all year round.

The islands of Kos, Patmos, Kalimos, Karpathos, Symi, Tilos and Kastelorizo are perhaps the most notable islands, with the rest requiring a boat for visiting.