Strung along the coast of western Turkey, the Dodecanese has seen their fair share of invasions and occupations over the millennia, adding an interesting history to this archipelago. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and its town is the largest inhabited medieval settlement in Europe. Its Avenue of the Knights is lined with magnificent medieval buildings, the most impressive of which is the Palace of the Grand Masters.

The imposing Acropolis of Lindos shares its rocky outcrop with a Crusader castle above winding streets with whitewashed, elaborately decorated houses.
Kos, Symi and Patmos are the most popular islands for their good beaches, convenience, entertainment and abundant tourist facilities, but the un-touristy islands of Lipsi and Tilos have fantastic beaches too, while the sleepy rural island life can be experienced on far-flung Kastellorizo and Kasos.

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