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DODECANESE SECRET: volcanic islands with skipper and kitchen

Greece:

Dodecanese

Duration:

6 days - 6 nights

Max number of passengers:

6 people

Available:

-

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Kardamena

What's included

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Organised by:

Emanuel & Annalisa

Member since 2016 -

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This experience, in a nutshell




We are Annalisa and Emanuel, a couple of skippers who spend six months a year in the Dodecanese, an archipelago of over 163 islands and islets where the beauty of unspoiled nature blends with the richness of Greek culture. Our itineraries are called "SECRET DODECANESE" because they are born from the love for these islands and the desire to share their most beautiful and hidden treasures with our guests.



Our route

The South Dodecanese offers its visitors both magnificent deserted bays, where nature dominates unchallenged, and beautiful medieval villages or colorful neoclassical architecture. The itinerary is a nice mix of activities because it includes a lot of sailing, sea life, hiking and visits to natural and man-made treasures. We will abandon ourselves to the slow life of these islands where you can already breathe the air of the East. We will sail pushed by the bearing winds for the first part to the south and then we will face a navigation upwind and across, therefore, it will be a very varied experience for sailing lovers. The sea and air temperature is slightly higher in this area than in the north of the Dodecanese, and the winds are generally gentler.



Life on board


Barca is synonymous with freedom, so ours are always offered and everyone is free to choose how to spend their time. On board you can take part in the management of the boat, sunbathe, read, chat. There are fins and masks for snorkeling and a dinghy with outboard to reach the beaches or to go ashore and explore the islands. We take care of the preparation of meals on the boat, because in addition to our passion for the sea and sailing, we also like to cook. If anyone shares this passion, they are welcome in the kitchen! Fixing up, on the other hand, is a team game, everyone does their part. Sometimes we will have dinner on land in typical taverns where we can taste the cuisine of the Dodecanese, a treasure trove of Mediterranean flavors with Middle Eastern influences from neighboring Turkey.



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sky always clear and the wind that fills the sails, we will discover the islands of our itinerary. The wind and the sea will show us the best path to follow. With 25-30 knots of wind in the tails or downwind, sailing is a pleasure; If upwind, sailing can become challenging, therefore, itineraries are always at the discretion of the skippers who are responsible for the well-being and safety of the crew. And, by the way, often the best things happen when they are not planned.



 


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Boat & Classes of Service

Dufour 455 Grand Large - 2006

Type

Sailboat

Length

13.75 m.

Toilets

3

Cabins

4

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Kardamena.

Check-in: 8:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

Kos Town.

Check-out: 9:00 AM

Leg 1

Saturday: Yali

Departure from Kardamena, island of Kos to Yali, the white island of pumice where we will spend a lazy day exploring Caribbean bays and seabed. A short walk at sunset to greet the sun with a toast, dinner on the boat and a night at anchor under the stars.


Saturday: Yali

Leg 2

Sunday: North Tylos

We'll sail south along the volcanic island of Nysiros and head to Tylos. A natural oasis and geological park, it is the world's first zero-waste island. We will drop anchor near the pebble beach of Livadia, the largest on the island, where we will spend the night at anchor or in the small marina, with dinner at the restaurant.


Sunday: North Tylos

Leg 3

Monday: South Tylos

A paradise of deserted bays and crystal clear seabeds where we will spend our third day, completely immersed in nature and away from everything. We will sleep at anchor under the stars, lulled by the waves.


Monday: South Tylos

Leg 4

Tuesday: Nysiros

Practically an island in the shape of a volcano. It has no natural landings, only small villages. We will moor in Paloi which will be our base to visit by car the black sand beach, the cyclopean-walled castro and the town of Mandraki with the beautiful black pebble beach.

Leg 5

Wednesday: Pergoussa

We'll take a nice sail using the uninhabited island of Pergoussa as a buoy and stop to swim in its crystal clear waters rich in marine fauna. In the afternoon we will return to Nysiros to visit the Agios Stefanos volcano and have dinner in a medieval village overlooking the volcano.


Wednesday: Pergoussa

Leg 6

Thursday: South Kos

In the morning we will

depart for Kefalos, the cape of Kos with a stop in Agios Stefanos, for a swim and bell ringing at the monastery on the water and then we will sail east and the thermal baths of volcanic origin, for another bath. We'll continue to Kos Town, where we'll explore the alleys of the old town and the vestiges of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, medieval, and Italian origins. History can already be breathed from the port, bordered by the massive walls of the Fortress of the Knights of St. John, a stone's throw from the plane tree where, according to legend, Hippocrates taught the art of medicine to his students.


Thursday: South Kos

Leg 7

Friday: Disembarkation in Kos Town

The harbour below the old fortress is within easy reach of Kos' main attractions, including the Archaeological Museum where you can admire sculptures from the Hellenistic and late Roman periods, the Castle of the Knights, and the ancient Agora with the ruins of the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the Temple of Heracles and a Christian basilica.

Friday: Disembarkation in Kos Town

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Emanuel & Annalisa

Member since 2016 -

Organisation

Italian

English

German

Spanish

French

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out of

43

reviews

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SECRET DODECANESE: Astypalea and Tylos with skipper and kitchen

10/1/2024

Luca Alfonso M.

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Italy

Emanuel ed Annalisa a dir poco fantastici, persone veramente squisite Bravissimi Skipper e Favolosi cuochi vacanza fantastica ed indimenticabile
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DODECANESO SECRET: Kalymnos and micro-islands with skipper and kitchen

09/1/2024

Inaya V.

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Australia

If you find yourself able to do this experience I think you’d be considered one of the lucky ones. Thank you beautiful gorgeous Annalisa and Emanuel
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SECRET DODECANESE: at full roadstead with skipper and kitchen

08/11/2024

Gabrielle C.

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France

Un séjour en voilier idyllique à découvrir les îles du Dodécanèse. Annalisa et Emmanuel sont des personnes très accueillantes qui ont été aux petits soins avec nous pendant le séjour, à nous faire découvrir des mets grecques et Italiens et des plages désertes où nous avions parfois la sensation d’être seul au monde. En résumé un séjour incroyable et paradisiaque que nous recommandons à 1000% ! Merci pour ces supers moments !
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DODECANESE SECRET: volcanic islands with skipper and kitchen

08/2/2024

Umberto B.

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Italy

Annalisa & Emanuel sono una coppia bellissima! La loro grazia e simpatia crea un clima molto positivo a bordo. Skipper provetti che sanno far godere la navigazione a vela anche con vento teso in assoluta tranquillità per gli ospiti. La conoscenza puntuale dei luoghi consente risvegli in cale deserte che sono impagabili. Abbiamo esplorato luoghi magici, accompagnati da racconti ricchi di suggestioni. Siamo stati 'coccolati' con la produzione di prelibatezze culinarie, che sono state tradotte in un ricettario speciale della vacanza. Una nota speciale. Il mio infortunio imprevisto su una spiaggia deserta é stato gestito con tempestività e competenza, risolvendo al meglio la spiacevole situazione. Grazie Annalisa per le amorevoli cure prestate! In breve. Vacanza assolutamente raccomandata!

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