The Dodecanese, the Twelve Islands, lie in a crescent chain down the Asiatic Turkish coast curving west towards Crete. The name "Dodecanese" is of comparatively recent origin. Like most of the Greek Islands, the Dodecanese are the tops of mountains that stood on the plain of the Aegean long since flooded. The Dodecanese islands are for the most part bare of vegetation although not to such an extent as the Cyclades. Several of the islands with abundant natural springs, notably Kos and Rhodes, are relatively green and wooded. Be aware that the Meltemi may also be a factor in this zone.

It does not blow every day, but may blow without break for 5-10 days. When the meltemi is blowing at full strength in July and August the gusts off the lee side of an island can be considerably stronger than the wind strength in the open sea. Gusts are particularly strong off Patmos, Kalymnos, Kos, Nissyros, Tilos, Karpathos and Astypalea.

Dodecanese offer all the types of yacht charter such as as bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yacht charter, catamaran, sailboat, motoryacht and luxury yachts charter.

In the comparatively open stretch of sea between Astypalea and Karpathos a large and distributed sea is set up when the meltemi blows for days on end. Although it is possible to go North when the meltemi is blowing, it makes better sense to plan to be heading South in July and August. The typical short seas it sets up make sailing or motoring to windward arduous and tiring.

Dodecanese Marinas & starting points
Rhodes
The marina is located at 30 minutes from the Rhodes Airport. The harbour is below the ancient castle and opposite the Market square of Rhodes.
Many facilities within harbour : supermarkets, telecommunications, exchange office, car rental office, restaurants.
Starting point to : Simi, Nissiros, Kos, Tilos, Chalki
Itinerary : One week cruise from Rhodes

Kos
The most modern Marina in Greece. Kos Marina is really a wonderful Yacht Resort, where a wide array of services make a sailor's stay unforgettable. The marina is located 25 km from the Kos International Airport. Kos international Airport "Hippocrates" offers easy access by direct charter flights from major European cities, or by domestic flights from Athens. Additionally Ferries and High Speed Ferries connect daily Kos with Piraeus (Athens), Samos and Rhodos
Starting point to : Leros, Patmos, Lipsi, Arki, Kalimnos
Itinerary : One week cruise from Kos

Samos
The marina is located on the east coast of Samos island into the Samos strait. The ride from the airport to the port is 10 minutes. Water and fuel are delivered on the quay. You will find also a supermarket, bars and restaurants located nearby the port.
Starting point to : Furni, Ikaria, Patmos, Lipsi, Agathonissi
Itinerary : One week cruise from Samos

One way possible from Dodecanese to Athens and inside the Dodecanese islands.
Distance : Kos / Athens : 190 NM

Dodecanese Airport
Rhodes, Kos, Samos airport, daily flights from Athens

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