Dodecanese yacht charters

Despite being less promoted that the Cyclades and the Saronic, the Dodecanese is perhaps the most enchanting sailing area for yacht charters. Precisely because this sailing region is less known, it is much more pristine and offers a cornucopia of beaches in natural bays to anchor and swim. Moreover, winds and waves are gentle with a low change on seasickness.

Most yacht charters start out of the Kos Marina, located at the east side of the island, but also Rhodes and Samos are used for Dodecanese sailing vacations. The long local history is highly visible and nearly all of the ruins on these ancient archaeological sites can be litterally touched and aren't fenced off. It is precisely the interesting and vibrant history take make the Dodecanese so ideal for cruising - the many cultures can be appreciated and even nowadays the area is close to the Orient - Asia Minor is litterally a swimming distance away.

Dodecanese yacht charters should include the following islands:

• Kos Κως (Turkish: İstanköy)
• Patmos Πάτμος, Arki Αρκοι, Leipsoi Λειψοί
• Leros Λέρος, Kalymnos Κάλυμνος, Pserimos Ψέριμος, Telendos Τέλενδος
• Nisyros Νίσυρος
• Symi Σύμη

These glorious islands can also be visited from Bodrum port (near Kos) or Marmaris port (near Rhodes) in combination with a blue cruise along the Turkish Riviera, which is often referred to as the Turquoise coast. The gulets gullets motorsailers and caiques are often highest standard here and allow for luxury and comfortable crewed charters in these unspoiled waters.

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