Top 5 Best Dodecanese Islands to visit with Turkish gulets

Made up of 15 large islands as well as over 100 smaller islands. The region is well known for its pristine beaches. Medieval History, and architecture and spectacular natural settings. Here the Dodecanese charter experts at Guletbookers take a look at five of the most popular Dodecanese islands for a perfect summer yacht charter.

Kos

Kos is one of the most famous islands in the Dodecanese group of islands and with turquoise waters. Italian architecture, and just four miles from the coast of Turkey, it’s not hard to see why. Typical of most islands in the Eastern Mediterranean. Kos has an ancient claim to fame as the birthplace of the great philosopher, Hippocrates. And serves up a spectacular setting in which to explore history.

Symi

The island of Symi is home to one of the largest neoclassical towns in Greece. The island welcomes visitors to two main districts in the capital town: Gialos and Chorio. Gialos is a fantastic town, filled with multi-colored buildings, luxury boutique stores, and fine restaurants. Connecting the town to Chorio, the largest of the two districts is a long stone pathway. The route flanked by the Greek island’s most impressive real estate.

Karpathos

Karpathos is one of the southernmost locations in the Dodecanese island group. Located between Crete and Rhodes, the island is saturated in fascinating mythical history. Visiting Karpathos on a luxury gulet trip rewards guests with mountains and plenty of vineyards and olive groves to roam. For nature lovers, the rocky caves of Karpathos are home to Mediterranean monk seals and well worth a visit.

Leros

The island of Leros is one of the Dodecanese Islands’ most popular stops on a gulet charter holiday in Greece. Yet also one of the most peaceful. A firm favorite for family holidays and intimate gulet getaways, highlights include protected coves and pristine beaches. As well as Agia Marina, the vibrant capital town of the mythical island. In Greek mythology, Leros is considered to be the island of the god Artemis.

Rhodes

Rhodes is the fourth largest island in Greece. Attracting over a million tourists to her pristine shores every year. Rhodes boasts endless stretches of beautiful coastline, mountain pine forests, and medieval cities. The capital city of Rhodes is often noted as one of the most attractive cities in the world. Founded in 408 BC, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is well worth a stop on a Dodecanese yacht charter holiday.

Gulet Yachts Cruising the Dodecanese

Just some of the yachts available in the Dodecanese Islands this summer with Guletbookers include the 33-meter luxury gulet yacht, Aegean Clipper

The Luxury gulet Aegean Clipper is made for the ideal, relaxed, comfortable cruising. Yacht Charter for a large group in both the Turkish and Greek Islands. Waters as it is one of the few Turkish gulets licensed to sail with large groups for up to 22 guests in Greece. The gulet was redesigned and refitted with the insight gained from years of gulet charter experience, and the guests benefit from the enjoyment of copious space for relaxing, dining, and taking in the views and sunshine.  There are three dining areas; one in the comfortable air-conditioned indoor saloon and two outdoors on the fore and aft decks with the option of shade on the fore-deck.

In addition the upper-level fly-bridge with comfortable seating around small tables is a magnet for sunset and evening drinks enjoying the views and the breeze. For the lazy hours there are sun mattresses galore. The accommodation consists of an excellent mix of twin bed cabins and double bed cabins fore and aft with access from the saloon. The double and twin cabins have their own well-appointed ensuite bathrooms, and all indoor areas have air conditioning available. The saloon not only offers the dining table and long cushioned seat but is the spot for watching TV /DVD and enjoying some music or internet when in range.  In short the gulet design ensures there is no shortage of places to relax in. Please click the link below to review gulet Aegean Clipper.

Gulet Cruise with Turkish Gulet

The 39m 10 cabins luxury gulet Holiday X accommodates a maximum of 22 guests. The long, luxury class gulet Holiday 10 is ideal for large groups. Generous deck space areas fore and aft allowing for relaxed and sociable gatherings in the shade or sunshine. There are two outdoor dining areas, as well as in the comfortable indoor saloon area.

The foredeck of Turkish gullet Holiday X is one level with comfortable cushions and seats and one dining area. Sunbeds are arranged on the saloon top. The neat and trim cabins are a practical arrangement of doubles and twins, all with their own bathrooms, and air-conditioning.

The 42m 12 cabins luxury yacht Elara 1 with a large deck space and jacuzzi.

The twelve cabin yacht ELARA 1 ( formerly named Halis Temel gulet ) is one of the larger motorsailers to offer Deluxe gulet holidays along the Turkish coast and into the Greek Islands for large groups and families, or corporate meeting and incentive groups, of up to twenty-four guests. Within her attractive and classic gulet hull, there are all the modern comforts of comfortable. Beds, well-appointed bathrooms for each cabin, air conditioning. Indoor dining and relaxation areas with entertainment systems, and copious outdoor deck space for dining, sunbathing and relaxing.

Take a look at some of the fantastic quality yachts available for charter in the Mediterranean with Guletbookers this summer.