Dodecanese Archipelago Holidays

Who is the Dodecanese Archipelago best for?

This region is for anyone who wants to travel from island to island falling more deeply in love with the Mediterranean – naturally, sun-seekers and boat lovers will feel right at home here. The Dodecanese are for lovers of history, for tracing the footsteps of the Persians, the Byzantines, the Knights of Rhodes; they are also for those responding to the quiet call of Greece, its relaxed beaches, traditional villages and Mediterranean landscapes. This ideal combination of nature, culture and captivating coastline makes the archipelago a dreamy destination for families, solo travellers and couples alike.

What can you find in the Dodecanese Archipelago that you won’t find anywhere else?

The archipelago’s largest island is a destination in itself, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Colossus of Rhodes. Its Gothic port is one of the most beautiful in the world, while traces of the island’s Ottoman occupation are a reminder of its turbulent history. In Patmos, the Cave of the Apocalypse lies on the mountainside; it is said that this is where St John received his visions that led him to write his Gospel and the Apocalypse. On the island of Leros, the port of Lakki is unlike anywhere else in Greece, crowded with Art Deco buildings that give it more in common with Miami than its Hellenic neighbours. Meanwhile, the legendary Tree of Hippocrates lies on Kos, a plane tree where Hippocrates taught his pupils the art of medicine.