Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands

Nisyros is a Greek volcanic island located in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands, situated between the islands of Kos and Tilos. It has a round shape and covers an area of 41.6 km2 with a diameter of about 8 km. Several other islets are found in the direct vicinity of Nisyros, the largest of which is Gyali. Formed from volcano eruptions, Nisyros is a place of wild beauty. According to mythology, during the period of the Gigantomachy (war of the Giants) Poseidon (the god of the sea) plucked a rock from Kos and in anger threw it at the giant Polyvotis with the intention of killing him.

Kalymnos

Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands - KalymnosFrom ancient times, the municipalities of Kalymnos were the central core of social life on the island with their own archives and nobility. In Kalymnos the sponge divers still dive into the deep
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Kos

Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands - KosKos is an island of majestic beauty, lying in the centre of the Dodecanese chain in the Aegean Sea. ("Dodecanese" in Greek means "twelve islands").
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Agathonisi

Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands - AgathonisiAgathonisi is the north most islet of the Dodecanese islands complex. Today the population of the island is about 120 people. The oldest settlement is Megalo Chorio
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Arki

Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands - ArkiArki is the biggest of all small and rocky islets, north of Lipsi Island. It is an isolated island, an ideal “refuge” for those seeking relaxation and peace. It is worth visiting Arkous on a
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Lipsi

Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands - LipsiLipsi are a cluster of islets in Dodecanese, located north of Leros and east of Patmos. Their name is taken from the name of the largest island, Lipsi or Lipso, which consists
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Chalki

Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands - ChalkiChalki is a small and hilly islet, west of Rhodes Island, with wonderful sandy beaches. It is an ideal destination for those who want to spend their holidays away from the
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Tilos

Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands - TilosTilos is located southern of Nisiros Island. It is a small, isolated, rocky island of great archaeological interest. Its quiet beaches and architectural sights, offer an ideal choice for
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Simi

Excursions to the Dodecanese Islands - SimiSimi extents in 67 km2, it is located in the Southern Dodecanese , north of Rhodes and close to the coast of south-west Turkey. The main town of Simi is divided into the upper
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