Top Things to do in Dodecanese
Top Hotels in Dodecanese
- 1. Elissa Lifestyle Resort
- 2. Atrium Platinum Luxury Resort Hotel & Spa
- 3. Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas
- 4. Mitsis Alila Resort & Spa
- 5. Eden Roc Hotel
- 6. Mitsis Grand Hotel Beach Hotel
- 7. Utopia Boutique Hotel
- 8. Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas
- 9. Mitsis Blue Domes Resort & Spa
- 10. Pegasos Deluxe Beach Hotel
Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Dodecanese, South Aegean
On the Aegean's eastern, edge the Dodecanese present perfect Greek vistas of whitewashed walls, turquoise blue skies and seas. Island-hopping by ferry, hydrofoil or catamaran is a splendid way to get into the leisurely pace. Once docked, you'll find many of these twelve idyllic islands are easily explored on foot. Don't miss Rhodes' Acropolis, the ruins of ancient Kamiros and Valley of the Butterflies or Kos' Askepion ruins. Tiny Patmos is known for the cave of St. John of the Apocalypse.
Restaurants in Dodecanese
1. Ancient Kamiros
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,071 reviews
Built around the 7th century B.C., this ancient city of Rhodes contains the remains of an advanced civilization that is dated nearly 3,000 years old.
Reviewed By Philip_Marsh - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Situated on the North West coast of Rhodes Kamiros is the smallest of the 3 ancient cities that formed the Rhodian state. It’s a Hellenistic city and whilst I’ve seen larger, more impressive ruins this is a little treasure. Built in a cleft of a hill this is a perfect place to visit, with a path that takes you to the top of the site before bringing you down hill via the Main Street with the city laid out on both sides. There is also a nice breeze which funnels down the slope and keeps you cool. This site is situated near the coast road (hence easy access), there are taverns nearby on the coast (although not the cheapest places to eat/drink) and there is plenty of free parking on site. The cost is €6 per head (adults), it requires some effort to climb the slope originally (there are seats on the way up) but it isn’t crowded and it will only take you about 45-60 minutes to explore (a positive when it’s hot). Go, explore, enjoy the city, history and the setting.
2. Village of Lindos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,226 reviews
Reviewed By lushlou - Crawley, United Kingdom
We had a day trip here Well what can I say Kind is what a beautiful beautiful place We wandered round the cobbler streets It’s just stunning absolutely stunning We then went onto the beach Again beautiful! As good as the Caribbean ! Would love to see it at night it just is a magical place
3. Acropolis of Lindos
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4.5 based on 9,244 reviews
Reviewed By Daveshent - Leek, United Kingdom
Wow, such a spectacle from when you 1st see the castle walls on the approach be it land or sea. You need good shoes to negotiate the steep hill side and narrow streets, and there are many paths up to the acropolis. A short Que and 12 euro and you enter the walls. more steep steps and uneven ground all the way to the top. Lots of information boards to explain the huge history of the place, fantastic wonderment of how they built and lived in this amazing fort and then the views OMG Take your time on the walk up (and down) lazily wander around the ruins and soak up the drama. Fantastic.
4. Agia Sofia - Paleokastro
5. Paleo Pili
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
Old Byzantine fortress located in the old village of Pili, it is amazing and beautiful, one of the most beautiful places on the island.
Reviewed By j_tizzle87 - London, United Kingdom
This was one of the highlights of our week in Kos. We hired a Jeep from Kos Town and spent the day exploring villages in the mountains and this was the last place we saw. Hardly anyone else around, free to enter (though you should bring some change for the old man who watches the cars), and a fairly quick and easy ascent to the top of the ruin. Views from here are sensational - if someone else is around ask them to take a photo of you taking in the view from the giant hole in the wall, see pic below! Also, the small cafe overlooking the ruin is a great spot to rehydrate and view the castle itself. Worth the extra few steps.
6. Castle of the Knights of St. John
7. Cave of Fourni
8. Castle of Chora
9. The Basilica of Agios Stefanos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By petrosSL - Slough, United Kingdom
Can be accessed from the main road or from the beach. It is nice to be able relax amongst the ancient ruins with great views towards Agios Nikolaos.
