Dodecanese islands cruise

We check in on the yacht and stock up on food, then have dinner at a local restaurant.

Today we’ll visit two islands: Pserimos — quiet and peaceful, where people usually come to fish — and lively Kalymnos, where sea sponges are harvested and delicious honey is produced. Because the island is very rocky, it is considered a paradise for climbers — it even has its own climbing school.

Today we’ll be on Leros. Here we’ll see varied landscapes, secluded coves, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, patron goddess of Leros, as well as the chapel of Agia Kioura and plenty of beaches. Among the local dishes, be sure to try the fish appetiser “koukouvades”, the “bougatsa” pastries and the drink “dyasogala”.

The next stop on our journey is Agathonisi. It’s a very small green island that’s lovely for walks. The island lies very close to Turkey, which has left its mark on local traditions and culture.

Patmos is considered one of the most beautiful islands of the Dodecanese. It was here that St John the Theologian lived in exile and wrote his sacred texts, the “Revelation” and the “Apocalypse”. That’s why Patmos is sometimes called the “Island of the Apocalypse”. There are also a great many churches and monasteries here, for which the island was officially named the Holy Island and added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

The terrain here is mountainous, and the caves are interesting sights well worth a visit.

And, of course, Patmos has plenty of restaurants and tavernas, well-developed tourist infrastructure and beautiful beaches.

Today we’ll sail along the islands and see Leros and Kalymnos from the other side.

We swim, sunbathe and fish.

We fly home.