Dodecanese Travel Guide
Getting around the Dodecanese islands without some kind of Dodecanese travel guide could be difficult, but fun perhaps. Some travellers do in fact 'go on the hoof' and plan nothing at all, and if you have the time this can be a very liberating experience in itself.
But please bear in mind that the Greeks are prone to change things, without notice, at the drop of a hat; although it is improving I have to say. Ferry schedules to the Dodecanese are fairly complex, but they do follow a fairly reasonable, predictable pattern, and variations, I have to be honest, are becoming less and less. Departure times in both directions tend to be organised so as to ensure early morning arrival times at both Piraeus and Rhodes. So bear this in mind when booking hotels in Dodecanese islands, as it means that island hopping in a southerly direction can often involve some unsociable hours. However, don't let this notion deter you, it can be an exciting experience, especially for younger travellers, but older passengers will enjoy the comfort of the much recently improved accommodation that's now available on today's more modern vessels. The information shown below gives a 'bird's eye' view of ferry connections to the Dodecanese islands from the mainland and the island of Crete in the peak season. It is only part of the Dodecanese travel guide and for further information go to the individual 'island' pages. The service from Alexandrouploi could be subject to seasonal demand, so always check the schedule before making any commitments to travel.
There are ferries and hydrofoils to the Turkish ports of Marmaris and Bodrum from Kos and Rhodes respectivley and a service which is subject to demand from Kalymnos to Bodrum. Kastellorizo and Symi offer day trips to Turkey. Return to 'Dodecanese Greece' from 'Dodecanese Travel Guide' or Return to the home page 'Heavenly Greek Islands'
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