From	To	Nautical Miles
Kos	Vathi Bay	15nm
Vathi Bay	Leros	21nm
Leros	Astypalea	43nm
Astypalea	Nisiros	38nm
Nisiros	Tilos	18nm
Tilos	Symi	35nm
Symi	Kos	56nm

Kos

Kos lays at the mouth of the Turkish Gulf of Kerme, which cuts deep into the coast of Asia Minor. It was separated from the Bodrum Peninsula by the collapse of a rift valley in the Pliocene period. Kos town is full of bougainvillea, jasmine and exotic whiffs of the Middle East.

Kalymnos-Vathi Bay

Kalymnos is called The Sponge Fishers Island. The scenery is wild and dramatic with high rocky mountains sweeping down to the sea. It is very friendly and very Greek. It is a terrific island for those who want to do more than just lie on a beach all day. Though only 13 miles long and about 8 miles wide, the island has a dramatic wild beauty as well as several lovely uncrowded beaches and bays.

Vathi town lies at the end of the deep fjord of Vathi. It is charming little anchorage for a day or two. The town has a few restaurants where you can while away the time and some shops for a spend up.

On the western side of the island lie the villages of Myrties and Massouri and the very much quieter hamlets of Arginondas, Skalia and Emporios. On the north east coast is the wild and beautiful bay of Palionisou where it feels as if life has stood still for a very long time. If you walk the track to the 5-6 houses which constitute the village, you will find Nicholas's house, where you will have the enchanting experience of being in the middle of nowhere, but will be able to eat an authentic yet cheap meal in his little garden.

Leros

The main port is Aghia Marina, or Pandeli, an attractive port, dominated by a huge crusader castle and six windmills on a hill. Spreading up from the port is the area known as Platanos, the social hub of the island, which sits astride the saddle of the hill and merges with the picturesque, fishing harbour of Pandeli on the other side. The setting is very pretty with white houses dotted around the bay.

There are plenty of shops for provisions, tavernas and cafe's in the little town. Leros has plenty of beaches and secluded coves. The lovely shingle beach at Vromolithos is just a twenty minute walk from Platanos and is a long, gentle sweep of a bay with a small island in the middle.

Astypalea

The main settlement on the island is Chora, which until the 19th Century was the only one.  Chora is built on a peninsula with a Venetian castle perched on the top flanked by two white washed churches on either side.  You’ll find the village of Livadi close to Chora, which is full of orchards with orange trees, vineyards and little houses surrounded by brightly coloured flowers.  There are two amazing beaches on the island, Kaminakia with its taverna speciality of goat stew and Vatses with a cave with stalagmites and stalactites.

Nisiros

Nisiros is perfectly round and about 8km wide and rocky.  Around the coast there are inlets with sandy beaches, mainly to be found on the North Eastern side of Nisiros.  The Island is a volcanic island – but don’t worry even though still active there hasn’t been any eruptive activity since 1888! (and that was a steam explosion!)  While visiting here you should try soumada, which is a locally produced non alcoholic almond flavoured drink! (let us know what you think)

Tilos

Tilos is a naturally beautiful and tranquil Island, famous for once producing its own coinage and perfumes.  On the East side of Tilos you can moor in Ormos Livadhi, which is located on the east coast of Tilos.  During the meltmi, which blows from June to October, there can be a large swell in the bay. There are number of tavernas and also basic amenities available here.

Symi

The Island is only 67 sq km and the majority is covered in rocks, with its coastline varying between beaches and rocky coves.  The harbour of Gialos is where you’ll find a charming port town where you can swing by for a bite to eat in one of the tavernas. If visiting from July to September you’ll be lucky enough to see the Symi festival where you can party with the locals, the festival has been going for the last 13 years and attracts many musicians and visitors alike.