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Dodecanese
Travel guides to Kos, Rhodes and the Dodecanese islands of southeastern Greece.
Browse practical guides, itineraries and first-hand planning ideas for this part of Greece. The articles below are limited to this section, so you can move from broad inspiration to the details that matter for your trip.
Guides in this section
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Kos Without a Car: Buses, Cycling, Taxis and the Best Bases
Plan Kos without a car using KTEL buses, cycling, taxis and boat trips, with the best bases and realistic day plans for 2026.
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Chora Patmos Guide: UNESCO Lanes, Windmills, Mansions and Sunset
Explore UNESCO-listed Chora in Patmos with a practical walking route, windmills, viewpoints, Nikolaidis Mansion, evening atmosphere and where to stay.
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Nisyros Volcano Guide: Stefanos Crater, Caldera, Geology, Safety and Visiting Tips
Plan a visit to the Nisyros volcano with Stefanos crater, the caldera, geothermal features, transport, safety, footwear, best time and the Volcanological Museum.
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Karpathos Hiking Guide: Best Trails, Lastos, Olympos, Diafani and Saria
Plan Karpathos hikes using the island’s mapped trail network, with routes near Lastos, Olympos, Diafani and Saria plus safety advice.
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Kalymnos Hiking Guide: Italian Path, Profitis Ilias, Castles, Caves and Safety
Plan hiking on Kalymnos with the Italian Path, Saint Photis, Profitis Ilias, castle walks, Vathy, summer safety and practical route planning.
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Where to Stay in Karpathos: Pigadia, Ammoopi, Arkasa, Lefkos or Diafani?
Choose where to stay in Karpathos by comparing Pigadia, Ammoopi, Arkasa, Finiki, Lefkos, Afiartis and the far north.
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Where to Stay in Tilos: Livadia, Megalo Chorio, Eristos or Agios Antonios?
Compare where to stay in Tilos: Livadia for convenience, Megalo Chorio for village atmosphere, Eristos for sand and Agios Antonios for quiet west-island stays.
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Leros Travel Guide: Lakki, Agia Marina, Panteli and a 5-Day Itinerary
Explore Leros with Lakki, Agia Marina, Panteli, wartime history, beaches, food, transport and a balanced five-day itinerary.
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Kefalos and Kamari Kos Guide: Agios Stefanos, Beaches, Village and Where to Stay
Explore Kefalos and Kamari in Kos with Agios Stefanos, Paradise Beach, village views, transport, restaurants and where to stay.
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Karpathos Mountain Villages Guide: Aperi, Othos, Volada, Pyles and Menetes
Explore the mountain villages of Karpathos with a realistic loop through Aperi, Othos, Volada, Pyles and Menetes.
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