Page 31 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Greek Islands

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Large Ferries
The most common
transport for covering
long distances.

Pandófles
Mainland ports and
nearby islands are often
linked by these smaller
flat-bottomed ferries.
Catamarans
Sleek catamarans will
get you to your next
destination fast.
Hydrofoils
Not as common as they
were, these narrow
“flying dolphins” glide
between certain islands.

Caïques
Used to link very close
islands or islets, these
Relaxing on small boats are quin-
Sarakíniko tessentially Greek.
Beach on Mílos

The town rising above
the lovely boat-filled
harbour at Sými

Dive into the Dodecanese
Running deeper into the Aegean, the Dodecanese (p152) are often
barren islands with dramatic cliffs and aquamarine waters; the
islands are spaced out here, so pick a few that are nearer together.
It’s hard to resist the history, monasteries and towns of Rhodes
(p162), which combine well with picturesque Sými (p196) or rug-
ged Kárpathos (p198). Consider, too, the tantalizing variety of
the northern islands, including the sponge-haven of Kálymnos
(p192), holy Pátmos (p158), and smaller islets like Lipsí (p182).
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