The Dodecanese is a complex of over 163 islands and islets, of which only 26 are inhabited, situated at the easternmost part of Greece, at the borders of Europe. You will find here a wonderful blend of architectural styles of eastern and western cultures. Almost every island has its Classical remains, its Crusaders’ Castle, and its traditional villages. The most important are: Rhodes,Kos, Astipalea, Kalimnos, Karpathos, Kassos, Kastelorizo, Leros, Nissiros, Patmos, Simi and Tilos. Tourists can choose between much frequented islands such as Rhodes or spend peaceful holidays on quieter islands with picturesque villages and hospitable inhabitants. There are plenty of archaeological sites and places of great historical importance as well as wonderful beaches. Most of the islands of Dodecanese are connected daily with the port of Pireus and offer wonderful holidays to the millions of tourists that visit them every year.
