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Dodecanese islands, Greece [Part Two]. Travel Guide. The History. The group of Dodecanese islands is a Greek islands group geographically located on the southeastern side of the Aegean Sea, close to the borders with Turkey. The name Dodecanese means "the twelve islands" in Greek, as this is the number of the largest islands of the complex. Apart from these twelve islands, there are a few smaller islands and many uninhabited islets. Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Kastellorizo, Kos, Lipsi, Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Rhodes, and Halki, as well as 93 islets. Their unique beauty and vast heritage make them a sought-after destination, with most of the islands keeping their long-established traditions intact. The beaches of the Dodecanese are considered to be among the cleanest and most beautiful in Greece, where bathers can rest under the hot sun of the Aegean and enjoy the idyllic landscape they've been lusting after on Instagram. In addition to having gorgeous beaches, the Dodecanese complex is particularly diverse. Although it is considered an ideal destination for a cosmopolitan vacation, there are areas where you can enjoy absolute peace and quiet