Chartering a yacht from Kos, Samos, or Rhodes is a classic way to travel in this stunning area.
The Dodecanese archipelago is believed by many to be the best zone in which to explore 'real Greece.'
There are exotic islands and cities to discover during your yacht charter and countless fabulous beaches to enjoy.
For the most part, the Dodecanese islands are bare of vegetation, although not to such an extent as the Cyclades.
Several islands with abundant natural springs, notably Kos and Rhodes, are relatively green and wooded.
The Dodecanese features twelve main islands: Rhodes, Kos, Samos, Astypalia, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Leros, Nysiros, Patmos, Symi, and Tilos.
Then Halki and the islets of Lipsi, Pserimos, Agathonisi, Sari, Kastellorizo, Levitha, Giali, and Kinaros along with other small islets, barren islets, and rock peaks, form the remainder of this truly abundant group of islands.
Turkey is easily reachable with a yacht charter from Kos, Samos, or Rhodes.
Climate
The Dodecanese climate is of a transitional type and ranges from temperate to dry and tropical, characterized by long hours of sunlight and an extended dry summer period. In summer the prevailing wind is the Meltemi blowing from the North West. It starts promptly in June, and blows strongly from July through to September. In the summer months it regularly blows Force 4-6.
