From	To	Nautical Miles
Kos Marina	Kalymnos	16nm
Kalymnos	Leros	16nm
Leros	Patmos	20nm
Patmos	Fourni	20nm
Fourni	Lipsi	25nm
Lipsi	Levitha	24nm
Levitha	Astypalea	32nm
Astypalea	Nissyros	39nm
Nissyros	Tilos	17nm
Tilos	Chalki	16nm
Chalki	Rhodes	33nm
Rhodes	Symi	22nm
Symi	Kos Marina	37nm

Kos Marina

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

Kalymnos

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 os Aghia Marina, or Pandeli, and attractiveport dominated by a huge crusader castle and six windmills on the 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 plentry of beaches and secluded coves. The lovely shingle beach at Vromolithos is just a twenty minute walk from Planos and is a long, gentle sweep of a bay with a small island in the middle.

Patmos

Patmos is made up of three baron volcanic lumps connected by narrow isthmuses, and is the location of the monestery of St John where legend claims St John wrote the Apocalypse. The natural harbour of Skala lies on the central isthmus where mooring is available on the quay or at anchor, and ashore plenty of shops, tavernas and cafe's surround the harbour. The east coast also offers plenty of good anchorages, all well protected from the local Meltimi.

Fourni

A picturesque islamd with high cliffs split into fiord like bays. Anchorages surround the island and quay mooring is available in the village on the west coast. Basic provisions can be found in the village, as can a few tavernas and cafe's. while the rest of the island remains scarcely populated, perfect for peace and tranquility.

Lipsi

Lipsi (or Lipsos locally) is a small group of islets near to Patmos, offering a number of anchorages or a harbour at the capital, also called Lipsi! There are plenty of tavernas, cafes and shops for provisions in the village. Small churches and monasteries scatter the island, so many in fact that locals claim there is one for every family living on the island.

Levitha

Levitha is little more than a large rock protruding from the sea, famed for the fresh fish served up by its only inhabitants, a local family who run a small taverna on the island. The only anchorage is on the south of the island, offering good shelter.

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 orchads 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 stalacites.

Nissyros

Nissyros is perfectly round, about 8km wide and rocky. Around the coast there are inlets with sandy beaches, mainly to be found on the north eastern side of Nissyros. The island is a volcanic island - but don't worry even though still active there hasn't been any eruptive activity since 1988! (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 on Ormos Livadhi. During the meltimi, which blows from June to October, a large swell can enter the bay. There are a number of tavernas and also basic amenities available here.

Chalki

A small island west of Rhodes, Chalki (or Halki as it is locally known) has a temporary pontoon available through the summer months in a bay on the south east coast and an anchorage on the north east. The village of Emborios has a few shops where provisions are available as well as some tavernas and cafe's. The village is a picturesque place to spend a night, thaks to recent renovations to the buildings in the typical Greek manner.

Rhodes

The largest island in the Dodecanese, with a mountain range peaking at twelve hundred metres, Rhodes offers a number of harbours for the visiting yachtsmen. Mandraki marina on the north east is the main base for charter operations, while the south coast offers a range of anchorages for all tastes, from Faliraki for those looking to let there hair down and enjoy a real party town, to Ladehiko for those looking for a more tranquil, authentically Greek experience, and many between. Rhodes is an extremely popular holiday destination for the British, and all amenities and provisions are available in Rhodes town. As with any large tourist area the activities ashore are far ranging, from horse riding to aqua theme parks, and Rhodes is ta great place to visit if sailing in this area.

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 locals. The festival has been going for the last 13 years and attracts many mucicians and visitors alike.