Amorgos – Wreck Area (Panagia / cargo)

Apella Wall (Karpathos)

The Caves of Kallithea (Rhodes)

Naxos – The Caves

El Greco Wreck (Rhodes)

The Italian Naval Base Wrecks (Leros)

Lindos Wall (Rhodes)

Mikro Nisi Reef (Kos)

The Pinnacles (Kalymnos)

The Wreck of the Mariam (Kargi, Kos)

Dodecanese food mixes Greek and Near-Eastern flavours: pitaroudia (chickpea fritters), masythra cheese, and the local soumada and souma spirits. Fresh fish, goat and courgette balls are staples, and the islands are known for their sweets and preserves. Across Aegean – Dodecanese, the table leans on olive oil, lemon, herbs and the day's catch, with grilled fish, horiatiki salad and slow-cooked stews appearing everywhere. Mezedes — small shared plates — are the social heart of an evening, best washed down with a chilled local white or ouzo. Vegetarians are well served by dishes built on wild greens, pulses and cheese, and bakeries turn out savoury pies through the day.

Mitsis Rodos Maris Resort

Kos Palace Hotel

Kalymnos Palace Hotel

Leros Blue Residence

Karpathos Sun Beach Hotel

The Dodecanese stretch along Turkey’s coast and gather a remarkable range of diving: Rhodes’ Lindos Wall and Kallithea caves, Kos’ turtle-friendly reefs and the Mariam wreck, Karpathos’ Apella Wall, Kalymnos’ seamount pinnacles, Leros’ WW2 Italian naval wrecks, Naxos and Amorgos caves, and more. The islands sit in clear, warm Aegean water with long seasons and good visibility. Rhodes is the hub, with steep walls, cavern systems and the El Greco artificial reef, while the smaller islands offer pristine drop-offs and pelagic visits. The blend of Crusader castles, Turkish-influenced towns and easy island hopping makes the Dodecanese a rich, varied region for divers who want walls, wrecks and abundant Mediterranean life without the Cyclades crowds.

Aegean – Dodecanese

Fly into Rhodes (RHO) or Kos (KGS) international airports, or take a ferry from Piraeus or Turkey. Inter-island ferries and catamarans link Rhodes, Kos, Kalymnos, Leros, Karpathos and others. A rental car or scooter covers each island.

Dive Sites in Aegean – Dodecanese