Dodecanese Islands

The Dodecanese – the “twelve islands“, located SE of the Aegean Sea near the Turkish coast. These 12 large islands, followed by a group of smaller ones, each with its unique qualities, are rich in history and a favourite sailing area.

Capt. Azriel Rahav explains about the weather patterns in the Dodecanese islands in Greece:

In the summer, the Meltemi blows from N-NW.

Starts fitfully in June, blows strongly in July through September and again fitfully in October. It doesn’t blow every day but may blow without a break for 5-10 days.

In spring and autumn, the wind frequently blows from the SE.

In winter, the wind is mainly from the SE, although gales may come from the N or S.

The most famous Islands:

• Kos
• Rhodes
• Symi
• Kastellorizo
• Chalki
• Tilos
• Nisyros
• Kasos
• Kalymnos
• Leros
• Patmos
• Karpathos
• Astypalaia