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DODEKANESE ISLANDS

Rhodes never fails to inspire -
Dodecanese is otherwise perhaps it’s the classic sandstone
known as ‘The Twelve Islands’, and architecture, palm tree studded skyline
Christians may be familiar with this or romantically cobbled streets, or
sites religious history, with a biblical perhaps it’s simply the sunny
background that includes Patmos, atmosphere. With its recent old town
the site of ‘The Book of Revelation’ Unesco World Heritage status assigned,
delivered by Saint John. This chain there’s something for everyone in the
of islands feature many other way of history, sun, and fun.
islands, some inhabited and others Platía Aríonos sees locals socialise by
not, with shared interesting history old-quarter bars, and as the saying
and rocks fought over by an goes ‘the locals know where to go’.
impressive list of battlers, including Platía Aríonos offers an abundance of
the Germans, British Crusaders and delicious Mediterranean menus which
the Ottomans. feature local produce and a lively,
For walking, hiking and outdoor social atmosphere for all ages.
fitness fans, there’s fantastic trails
and walks here. With more than 150
small islands and 15 large islands,
many notable sites and history
lessons live here. Landscape lovers
will be giddy for great geology
offerings found at Nisyros where an
active volcano is located amid a
darkened setting, and Rhodes, Kos,
Patmos and further chains are both
rewarding and rich with interesting,
unique features.

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