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DODECANESE ISLANDS
The Dodecanese, situated at the easternmost part of Greece, at the borders of Europe, is a complex of over 163 islands and islets out of which 26 are inhabited. Almost every island has its classical remains, its Crusaders’ Castle and its traditional villages in a region, where eastern and western cultures have wonderfully blended for many centuries. The most popular tourist destinations within the Dodecanese are Rhodes, Kos and Patmos, while the unspoilt Symi, Halki, Leros and Kalymnos are equally delightful without being crowded. Karpathos, Nisiros, Kastellorizo, Kassos and many other islands of the archipelago are ideal places to experience traditional, serene and island life.
Access to Rhodes and Kos is easy, with airlines servicing both domestic and international transportation, connecting the region directly with most major European cities. Frequent domestic flights are also available, throughout the year, to the airports of Karpathos, Kassos and Leros. Every major island in the Dodecanese has regular sea connections with Piraeus, Thessaloniki and Crete. Most of the islands are inter-connected with boats, hydrofoils and even traditional caiques, while some international ferry links are available mainly from Rhodes to Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt and Israel.
The geographic location, easy access, history, cultural tradition and tourist infrastructure of the Dodecanese islands, have established them as an ideal place for conferences.
Kos is much celebrated as the source of inspiration for medicine related professionals all over the world. Among the well-known sights is the Tree of Hippocrates under which Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, according to the legend, taught his pupils the art of medicine. On the other hand, the Asklepeion, the leading medical sanctuary of the ancient Greek world, was considered a masterpiece of architecture.
Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese is famous for its fully restored medieval town which is the largest inhabited medieval settlement in Europe. It is now a World Heritage Site protected by UNESCO and its magnificent buildings such as the Palace of the Grand Masters are most impressive and of great interest to visitors.
Resorts in Rhodes have held a very long list of meetings of high importance, organized by both official governmental bodies and private companies. Conventions, meetings and incentives can be held in venues that range from ancient open-air theatres to medieval palaces, ultra-modern hotels and fully equipped conference centres.
Patmos is the island dominated by the monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse, the sacred grotto where it is believed that St. John the Evangelist received the visions that he recorded in the Book of Revelation.
It should also be mentioned that significant institutions from Greece and abroad have been frequently holding conferences in smaller Dodecanesean islands, taking advantage of the delightful unspoiled island colour, the local hospitality and the personalized entertainment.
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