Page 157 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Greek Islands

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1 Palace of the Grand Masters, Rhodes.
2 The pretty village of Nikiá, Nísyros.
3 Asklepion archaeological site, Kos.
4 The Byzantine castle on Léros.
5 Exploring the narrow roads
4 of Skála on Pátmos by scooter.
Day 5 Day 7
Island hop aboard the early ferry from Spend a relaxing morning in Lakkí before
Mastihári port to Póthia port on Kálymnos catching the midday catamaran to the
(p192). After you’ve settled into your hotel, upmarket port town of Skála on historic
head to Platýs Gialós – Kálymnos’ best Pátmos (p158). Hire a scooter for a quick
sandy beach – and relax for the rest of zip over to Livádi Geranoú beach in the
the morning. Have lunch at friendly, north for lunch, followed by a leisurely
family-run Kafenes (near Christós church) swim. After a lazy afternoon, return to
before popping into the Archaeological Skála in time to enjoy the beautiful
Museum, which showcases finds from the sunset view from nearby Hóra’s Platía
island’s long history of human occupation. Lótza. Dinner tonight is on the water-
Have supper at Giorgios in nearby Linária, front at Skála port – Votrys taverna is
or alternatively get a taxi to Anna’s in particularly good.
Melitsáhas further north.
Day 8
Day 6 Spend the morning exploring Pátmos’
After a short but sweet stay in Kálymnos, Monastery of St John (p160), a UNESCO
jump on the catamaran to Léros (p190), World Heritage-listed religious fortress
where the Italian occupation in World War that dominates the town of Hóra. For
II is marked by the surreal 1930s modernist your final afternoon, go on an adventure
Italian buildings of Lakkí port. Have lunch to one of the small islands close by –
above Vromólithos at Dimitris O Karaflas choose from either Maráthi’s sheltered
(Marcopoulo St) – ask for a balcony table – sandy beach and lunch tavernas, or quirky
then pop to the beach for a swim. If you Lipsí town and nearby crescent-shaped
still have energy, climb to the looming coves (p182). Say goodbye to the
hilltop castle built by the Knights of St Dodecanese with – what else? – a fine
John, before having supper in Álinda seafood dinner back in the main town
resort at To Steki tou Dimitri (p191). at Chiliomodi (main road, Skála).
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