Rhodes and the Dodecanese: Places to Explore

Glow with flowering oleanders and hibiscus, the island of Kos is the third largest in the Dodecanese. It certainly remains one of the most verdant in the otherwise arid archipelago, with lush fields and... Read more

For better or worse, it can be difficult to reach Patmos—for many travelers, this lack of access is definitely for the better, since the island retains the air of an unspoiled retreat. Rocky and... Read more

The fourth-largest Greek island and, along with Sicily and Cyprus, one of the great islands of the Mediterranean, Rhodes it was long considered a bridge between Europe and the East. Today, its diversity... Read more

The island of Symi, 45 km (27 mi) north of Rhodes, is an enchanting place, with its star attraction being Chorio, a 19th-century town of neoclassic mansions. The island has few beaches and almost no flat... Read more