Jewels of the Ionian and Dodecanese archipelago

Few countries are more popular to visit and sail , especially in summer. Greece is a country famous for its history, open and friendly people, magazine-cover beaches, unbeatable weather, and authentic, traditional cuisine.

Each archipelago that is part of Greece, builds a beautiful mosaic of more than 2000 islands, where each one has its own peculiar charm, full of mythology, architecture and tradition.

If you were thinking of sailing around the Mediterranean , you can be inspired by some of the best options that await you in the Greek country.

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Ionian Islands

The Ionian Islands are considered one of the most beautiful in Greece. Its mild and Mediterranean temperature throughout the year, its colorful landscapes full of green olive trees and mountain ranges that end in intense blue tropical beaches , make these islands a classic and favorite destination for visitors.


In this archipelago are the best Greek beaches , wild and remote, where you can take refuge from the nightlife to rest and relax sailing .

The best known of the archipelago are:

Corfu

Greek named Kerkyra , the island has been praised by writers and poets such as Homer, described as "the beautiful and rich Greek land" that concentrates the magnificent nature of Greece together with an intense cultural tradition and picturesque villages surrounding the entire island.

In Corfu's Old Town , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll find neoclassical-style buildings, colorful churches, and all while strolling through cobblestone alleyways from another era. The cliffs of Paleokastritsa , bathed in crystal clear water and its clover-shaped bay, offer remote beaches only accessible by boat , allowing you to enjoy a relaxing vacation.

Beaches like Ipsos , have all the nightlife you need for a fun vacation. If, on the other hand, you prefer to do activities such as snorkeling and diving while anchored on a quiet beach, your destination is Nissaki . This beach also has different sea caves and rock formations, without being so well known.

Ithaca

Its name evokes ancient Greek literature and mythology. Being more than a stop on the route of Ulysses , it is also the magic of the island, which attracts thousands of tourists every year. Admired from the sea, this semi-deserted, rocky, butterfly-shaped island is a peaceful paradise full of corners that you won't be able to forget.

An island that has not forgotten to maintain calm and tranquility over time, where just over 3,500 people live in its barely 100 kilometers of extension.

The Mediterranean vegetation, the charming coastal towns such as Vathy , full of Venetian-style buildings and countless nods to Odysseus (Ulysses), in addition to its extensive gastronomy, with delicacies such as Korfos cheese or Papalina , will make you want to return once and again to admire the beauty of this Greek island.

Navigating Ithaca is a real pleasure and pleasure, you can enjoy its unbeatable climate on beaches such as Skinos or Kaminia .

Wisdom

Formerly known for " the eyes of Venice " offering some of the best views of Messenia, located opposite the Peloponnese peninsula and the city of Modona, it forms, together with Schiza, a small archipelago of incredible beauty, not only on the outside, but on its seabed to practice diving , mandatory if you visit.

Surrounded by other completely uninhabited islands , excluding the native vegetation and fauna, they make it a very attractive option if you are looking to get away and disconnect .

Get ready to immerse yourself in a crystal clear sea and in an atmosphere where time seems to stand still.

dodecanese islands

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Rhodes

Rhodes is the largest island of all those belonging to the Dodecanese archipelago, surrounded by transparent water, giving rise to hundreds of kilometers of beaches of dazzling beauty. It is not uncommon to think that for this reason it is one of the most visited islands.

You can not miss the landscapes that await you in Rhodes , such as the one offered by Lindos , a white village and traditional style that embodies one of the most romantic cities , along with the fortified acropolis .

The views that you can appreciate towards the Bay of Aghios or Prasonisi beach will leave you speechless.



If you were also looking for a lively place, with nightlife , your destination is Rhodes. The Faliraki area combines various clubs and restaurants where you can spend a pleasant evening with family or friends .

Karpathos

The Greek island of Karpathos is located halfway between the island of Rhodes and Crete. Sailing in Karpathos is ideal for all of you who are looking for relaxation, sun and sea for a well-deserved vacation. If you are also a surf lover , thanks to the meltemi that constantly blows coming from the north, it makes its beaches an ideal place for this sport.

This island is less famous than others, so you will be able to visit pristine beaches, untouched mountain villages without facing crowds of tourists.

You will fall in love with Karpathos, with your first glance at one of its beaches such as Poliou Patami or better known as the beach of the birds, Damatria or Apella . Be sure to visit Kato Lakos, also only accessible by boat , where you will really feel in paradise, with the turquoise colors of the sea and the tranquility that you can breathe in the island environment.

You can take advantage of your summer vacations to celebrate the festival of Pangyria, the most important celebration in Karpathos, which takes place on August 15 every year, and attracts numerous tourists, allowing them to participate and admire the popular traditions that keep alive the barely 3000 inhabitants of the island.

Kos

The island of Kos is located in the eastern Aegean , close to Turkey, separated by only 4 kilometers. In the capital of the island, located to the northeast, it houses the port, from where you can admire the ruins of the old city and its castle, built in 1478. Other monuments hidden on this island from the classical era are the temple of Aphrodite and Asclepius , having a mixture of cultures and architecture such as the Venetian and the Ottoman.

Its coastline stretched over 112 kilometers, you can find beaches with crystal clear waters with pebbles in the north and fine white sand in the south, not to mention the gastronomic offer that accompanies this island.

In any corner you will be able to appreciate the intensity of flavors and mixtures in its traditional stews, excellent local cheeses, local wines and exquisite homemade sweets to finish a typical Greek meal .

In short, Kos offers you a compendium of everything you could find in the Dodecanese archipelago, accompanied by an enviable climate, authentic coastal and mountainous towns and beautiful beaches .

Do not wait any longer to visit it!