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THE DODECANESE ISLANDS OF GREECE

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Yacht Charter in the Dodecanese Islands

Discover the Dodecanese – made up of 32 islands they are the perfect place for a classically Greek island sailing experience. The Islands lie in the south east of the Aegean, offshore from mainland Turkey. It is commonly referred to as the Turquoise Coast with blue skies, beautiful warm and clear waters and magical views. The winds can be spectacular for those who dream of sailing the Greek islands providing an exhilarating ride across the Mediterranean Sea.

You can start your yacht charter in the Dodecanese on the striking islands of Rhodes or Kos. The largest and most well known in Dodecanese with their almost exotic climate, long summers, stunning beaches, and rich, colourful culture and beauty. Some of the prettiest and most unspoiled islands can be found if you venture along the archipelago and explore the smaller islands by yacht. With limestone cliffs in Kalymnos, beautiful mansions and a picturesque harbour in Symi, Nisyros with it’s dramatic landscapes best viewed from the sea the Dodecanese offers a rich and varied sailing adventure surrounded by stunning blue water at every turn contrasting against the white rocks to create the most magical views.

The Greek islands bask under endless sunshine from April to the end of October. Arguably the best of the weather is in the Dodecanese island chain

Arki & Amarathia

Astypalaia

Halki

Kalymnos

Rhodes

Kos

Leros

Lipsi

Nisyros

Symi

Patmos

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What is it like to sail the Dodecanese islands?

A yacht charter in the Dodecanese Islands offer perfect conditions for sailing for all abilities with plenty of wind to have a really fun sailing holiday in the sunshine but sheltered enough to relax and unwind. As distances between many of the islands are short you don’t have to sail for hours at a time if you don’t want to. For more adventurous sailors with so many islands to choose you can enjoy longer sailing days and harness the perfect wind conditions for yachting, less than the Cyclades but more then the Ionian and the Saronics.

The weather in the Dodecanese islands

The Dodecanese islands are blessed with a hot, sunny and dry Mediterranean climate, ideal for a dream Greek island yacht charter. During the summer months the weather is consistently warm both day and night. Fantastic summer sailing holiday weather can be enjoyed from May until October when you can expect long, sunny days, bright blue skies with very little chance of rain. Seasonal winds keep air fresh and are perfect for sailing.

A typical day

After a relaxing breakfast onboard your yacht or in a harbour side cafe spend the morning meandering around the emerald waters to a secluded bay or pretty traditional Greek village for a lunch time stop. Go for a swim, paddle board or snorkel or relax in the sun with a good book . Typically wind builds by early afternoon and drop again at sunset so you can have a great sail to your evening destination with calm evenings with still, peaceful waters. Anchor off in a sheltered bay or have a relaxing night by a pretty quayside or in a…
Local Airports: Kos or Rhodes
   Transfer Time: 30 minutes
Bases: Kos & Rhodes
  Flight Time from London: 4 hours

EXPLORE THE DODECANESE ISLANDS

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