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The Dodecanese

The Dodecanese Greece - The map of the Dodecanese In the south-eastern corner of the Greek archipelago, the Dodecanese ('Twelve islands") have long been a bridge between West and East, over their long and stormy history. By assimilating elements of many different cultures they kept their Greek character intact, before finally becoming part of Greece after the last World War. All the islands of the Dodecanese are connected by sea on a daily basis, and some of them are also linked by air. There are big differences between the twelve islands, which offer a rich variety of choice for those who visit. The biggest islands, Rhodes and Kos are cosmopolitan and bustling, while the smaller islands have individual characters and offer different pleasures. Patmos, the holy island of Saint John the Theologos, attracts visitors from all over the world, while Karpathos, more than any other island, maintains its traditional colour. Every year more and more tourists visit Kalymnos, the island of the sponge divers, and it now competes with fascinating Leros and its lovely beaches. Nisyros, with its unique active volcano, and remote Astipalia and its magnificent Hora, offer tranquility and relaxation. The smallest islands (Kasos, Lipsi, Agathonissi) attracts visitors who long to get away from the fast pace of modern life. The islands close to Rhodes - Symi, Halki, Tilos and Kastellorizo - each have their own character.