Rhodes to Symi: Neoclassical Harbor
Marina: Kos Marina
Berth Cost: €40-65/night
Character: Birthplace of Hippocrates, ancient ruins, beaches, close to Turkish coast
Asklepion [QR-474] - Ancient medical school/temple where Hippocrates taught, €8
Ancient Agora [QR-475] - Roman ruins in town center
Hippocrates' Plane Tree [QR-476] - Legendary 2,400-year-old tree (probably not, but nice story)
Castle of the Knights [QR-477] - Medieval fortress, harbor views
Dining:
Tam Tam Tavern [QR-478] - Family-run, Greek classics, €25-40
Ambavris [QR-479] - Traditional, excellent seafood, €30-45
Petrino [QR-480] - Old town, garden setting, €30-50
Stay 1-2 nights
KALYMNOS [QR-481]
Coordinates: 36°57'N, 26°59'E
Anchorage: Pothia (main port) or Vathy (beautiful fjord-like bay)
Berth Cost: €35-50/night
Character: Sponge-diving island, rock climbing mecca, mountainous
Famous for sponge diving (history museum worth visiting) and now world-class rock climbing.
Sponge Diving Museum [QR-482] - Pothia, history of sponge industry, €3
Vathy [QR-483] - Stunning narrow fjord, sheltered anchorage, tavernas
Rock Climbing - World-famous sport climbing, if you climb
Dining:
Manolis Tastes [QR-484] - Pothia, fresh fish, €25-40
Pandelis [QR-485] - Vathy, waterfront, traditional, €20-35
Stay 1-2 nights
LEROS [QR-486]
Coordinates: 37°08'N, 26°51'E
Anchorage: Lakki (main port) or Agia Marina (more charming)
Berth Cost: €35-50/night
Character: Italian Art Deco architecture (Dodecanese were Italian 1912-1947), quieter, authentic
Lakki - Unusual Art Deco town planning (Italian-built), wide boulevards
Agia Marina - More traditional Greek, castle on hilltop
War Museum [QR-487] - WWII history, tunnels, free
Dining:
Mylos [QR-488] - Agia Marina, converted windmill, excellent food, €30-50
To Paradosiako [QR-489] - Traditional, locals' favorite, €25-40
Stay 1 night
LIPSI [QR-490]
Coordinates: 37°18'N, 26°45'E
Anchorage: Lipsi harbor (limited space)
Berth Cost: €30-40/night or anchor
Character: Tiny island (pop. ~700), quiet, authentic, beautiful beaches
Perfect small Greek island—tourism exists but doesn't dominate. Clean water, friendly people, slow pace.
Beaches - Platis Gialos, Katsadia (beautiful, quiet)
Monastery of Panagia tou Charou [QR-491] - Hilltop, panoramic views
Dining:
Dilaila [QR-492] - Harbor, fresh fish, family-run, €25-40
Kalypso [QR-493] - Traditional, home cooking, €20-35
Stay 1 night - Perfect rest stop.