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
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Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites 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. Monastery Skiadi
2. Church of St. Panteleimon
3. Monastery of the Virgin Skiadenis
4. Agios Pandeleimonas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
This 15th-century monastery was built in honor of the patron saint of Tilos.
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
There is nowhere further to go from Livadia than to the monastery of Agios Pandeleimonas in the northwest of the island. It is a distance of 14km by road with the last stretch being quite narrow and spectacular high up on a very steep and rocky hillside There is also a not very easy path from Eristos Beach towards the monastery over 6km of rugged terrain. The monastery lies in a small valley at an altitude of 270m asl. Its location must have been selected because of the water found here. There is still today a spring to the left of the outer entrance gate, with flowing water, which is considered to be very healthy. Unfortunately there are often dozens of oriental hornets around it, so many visitors might skip this offer of a healthy sip.. In the old days the pirates didn't spare religious sites on their forays, so the monks fortified their monastic buildings all over the Aegean. Here too one encounters first a defensive tower and it is through a passage in it that one enters the monastery proper. As so often in the Dodecanese one will find a lovely courtyard with a floor mosaic made from black and white pebbles. The not very big, but pretty church was open, when I visited. From the icons, especially the 'Proskinitari', one can see that Agios Panteleimon is venerated here, the physician and patron saint of Tilos. The monastery is considered to be one of the most important in the Dodecanese, together with Panormitis on Symi, the Panagia Spiliani on Nisyros and the famous St.John the Evangelist monastery on Patmos. There was one monk around, when I passed by in May, but I didn't get a chance to speak to him. What I especially also enjoyed here was the rich vegetation, with oriental plane trees, with pines, cypresses and walnut trees.
5. The Church of the Panagia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By The_Running_Tenor - Croydon, United Kingdom
We really didn't get on with Lindos; parking atrocious, too crowded and difficult to navigate. Fortunately we found what we were looking for more by luck and suddenly spotting the bell tower. It costs €2, you won't be allowed to take pictures and both men and women will need to cover bare legs and shoulders (coverings provided) but it's well worth it if you like churches. It's also nice and cool inside. The main building is completely covered in frescoes of bible stories with a "doom" picture at the back representing the day of judgement.There is a small exhibition of religious artifacts in a side chapel. It's all kept in good condition and very atmospheric with Greek orthodox church music playing. Probably the best €2 you'll spend on the island!
6. Agios Savvas Monastery
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By 231paulinep - Swindon, United Kingdom
Its been 4 years to finally get back to the beautiful island of kalymnos and to this beautiful place with stunning views again we walked from pothia and back to the beach at pothia for a welcome swim , it was so relaxed with panoramic views and so glad we did it again,
7. Kahal Kadosh Shalom Synagogue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
From the 1st of November we are closed for the public. If you wish to visit us please contact us by phone or by email in order to make an appointment.
Reviewed By adelaidejane2017 - Adelaide, Australia
For a small charge, this Synagogue provides entrée into the remarkable life stories of the Jewish people of Rhodes. The interior of the Synagogue is beautiful with its pebbled floor and light filled interior. It provides a calm and contemplative space to reflect on the generations of Jewish life revealed in the adjacent museum.
8. Agios Nektarios
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By annajim2016 - Rhodes Town, Greece
This is one of my favourite churches on the island of Rhodes. Beautiful. From the steps to the church, to the outside and interior of the church. To the water for life taps. This Church is worth visiting. We saw a few nuns there too, well worth the drive to see this gorgeous church. We will visit again.
9. Agios Nikolaos Fountoukli
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By KarinAndFilip - Eeklo, Belgium
Late Byzantine church containing 15th century frescoes. In the beginning of the 20th Century the dome almost collapsed but it was rebuilt by the Italian Regime and because of this restauration the dome has no Frescoes anymore. Very nice and a must see when in Rhodes!
10. Church of St. Panteleimon
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4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom
Sunday 25th October and visited this beautiful Church which is in the mountain village of Siana. We parked up in the small parking area, like a plaza, in front of the Church, which had a couple of Tavernas around it. Also there was the old Church of Saint Panteleimon, which was replaced by the new much large Church of the same name. Sadly due to COVID 19 safety measures and its size, the old Church was not open. Thankfully we were able to enter the large Church which was spectacular. From the moment we entered through the arched gateway leading into the Church we were amazed. The interior of the Church was lavish and ornate. The large altar screen (reredos) was adorned with silver icons, religious images and topped with a large cross. 3 rather large chandeliers were suspended from the ceiling that was cover with colourful paintings of Saints and religious people. Light filtered through the coloured glass in the dome and the windows around the Church. A number of organised tours of the Island include a stop at this Church, so can be rather busy. We were fortunate that it was practically deserted when we visited, which meant that we could take our time to enjoy this amazing place.
