| Have you thought of exploring the Greek isles? Do | | | | their bases in either Kos or Rhodes. |
| you have any experience of sailing or do you know a | | | | Rhodes is the largest island the Dodecanese. It is |
| sailor? The best way to see the Greek islands is to | | | | known for the Colossus, one of the seven wonders |
| sail them in your own boat. There are a lot of yacht | | | | of the ancient world, which was sadly destroyed. |
| charter companies offering sailing yachts for charter. | | | | Rhodes has everything from beautiful beaches to a |
| Even if you don't know how to sail, you can hire a | | | | lush, green interior, a bustling capital and one of the |
| captain or crew. Or you can join a flotilla. Many flotilla | | | | best sunshine records in Greece. The rock-rose is so |
| itineraries include special events like shore parties and | | | | prolific here that it has been named the 'Island of |
| fun regattas, and give you the chance to mix with | | | | Roses' and whiles the northern coast is renowned for |
| other sailors. | | | | its lively tourist resorts the south offers nice beaches |
| The Dodecanese (Twelve Islands or Dodekanes) is | | | | and a slower, more simple pace of life. |
| the most southerly group of islands in the Greek | | | | Kos is dominated by a Crusader castle and known as |
| archipelago Visit Rhodes and Kos, islands full of | | | | the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of modern |
| history and beautiful beaches, Symi and Patmos is | | | | medicine. The beautiful harbor at Kos city is a popular |
| islands unspoiled from the civilization. Since Turkey is | | | | place to put a yacht. The harbor is filled with sights |
| only 5 nautical miles away from Kos, this country is | | | | and sounds both day and night as revelers party on |
| certainly within reach for a sailing vacation in this area. | | | | boats just off the coast, and in bars, restaurants and |
| The 14 Dodecanese islands have a lot to offer. You | | | | clubs located on the harbor itself. Of course, there |
| will find a wonderful blend of architectural styles of | | | | are locals here too, and small fishing boats make up |
| eastern and western cultures. Almost every island | | | | the majority of the sea traffic. The island of Kos is |
| has its classical remains, its Crusaders' Castle, and its | | | | inhabited by nearly 180,000 people, many of them still |
| traditional villages. | | | | living the traditional lives of Greek fishermen. |
| Usually yacht charter companies in Dodecanese have | | | | |