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Rotta · 7 giorni · circolareRotta charter · Dodecanese

Rhodes circolare.

Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Rhodes via Symi, Nisyros, Kos, Tilos and Chalki — southern Dodecanese loop with medieval harbours, volcanic islands and Knights heritage.

La rotta

La rotta giorno per giorno

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Symi
Giorno 1

RhodesSymi

24 nm shake-down NNW to Symi. Most photographed Dodecanese harbour, neoclassical mansions on tiered slopes. Inner quay fills by 16:00; Pedi Bay 2 nm east is the alternative.

Distanza

21 NM

Navigazione

~4,2 h a 5 nodi

In sintesi

La rotta in sintesi

Stagione migliore

maggio – metà ottobre (alta stagione giu – set)

Durata

7 giorni

Partenza

Rhodes

Zona di navigazione

Dodecanese

Riepilogo della rotta

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La storia completa

Il viaggio giorno per giorno

Ancoraggi con nome, consigli per l'ormeggio e cose da fare per ogni tappa della settimana — la mappa ti segue mentre scorri.

Giorno 1 / 7
Symi
1
Giorno 1

RhodesSymi

24 nm shake-down NNW to Symi from Mandraki Marina at Rhodes. Symi harbour is the most photographed neoclassical waterfront in the Dodecanese — ochre and peach captains' mansions on tiered slopes. Stern-to on the inner quay, €30-50/night, slot fills by 16:00 in peak. Anchor in Pedi Bay 2 nm east of the town if quay is full.

Cosa fare

Walk to the 18th-c Panormitis Monastery (south end of island)

Buy fresh sponges from harbour stalls

Symian shrimp at a quay taverna

Swim Nanou Beach (boat-only access)

Consiglio per l'ormeggio

Stern-to inner quay, €30-50/night, slot fills by 16:00 in peak. Pedi Bay 2 nm east anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative.

Nisyros
2
Giorno 2

SymiNisyros (Pali)

32 nm west to Nisyros — active volcanic island, the Stefanos crater on the inland caldera floor is a hike from the ridge road and one of the more dramatic shore activities in the Dodecanese. Pali harbour on the north coast is the standard charter overnight — small marina, sheltered from N. Mandraki port on the west coast is the alternative.

Cosa fare

Hike into the Stefanos volcanic crater

Walk Mandraki cobblestone alleys

Soak in Loutra natural thermal springs

Buy local capers (volcanic-soil grown)

Consiglio per l'ormeggio

Stern-to in Pali harbour, €25-35/night, sheltered from N. Mandraki west coast is the alternative; smaller, exposed in NW wind.

Kos
3
Giorno 3

NisyrosKos

15 nm north to Kos Marina — largest charter base in the Dodecanese, full services, fuel berth, lazy lines, well-protected from any direction. Walk to Kos Town for the 4th-century BC Asklepion ruins, the 2400-year-old plane tree on Platia Platanou, and the Roman Therma Beach hot springs 5 km south.

Cosa fare

Walk Kos Town Asklepion ruins (4th-c BC)

Sit under the 2400-year plane tree on Platia Platanou

Swim Therma Beach hot springs (south coast)

Kleftiko slow-cooked lamb at a Kos Town taverna

Consiglio per l'ormeggio

Kos Marina stern-to with lazy lines, €60-90/night. Refuel at entrance fuel berth before mooring. Lambi marina on the north coast is the smaller alternative.

Tilos
4
Giorno 4

KosTilos

22 nm south to Tilos — the first zero-waste island in Greece (powered by solar + wind, no plastic bags allowed since 2018). Livadia harbour on the east coast is the standard overnight, sheltered from N. Mikro Chorio is a 19th-century abandoned mountain village rebuilt as a single taverna-and-bar destination — accessed by road from Livadia.

Cosa fare

Hike to Agios Panteleimon monastery (cliff path)

Mikro Chorio abandoned village taverna at night

Mizithra cheese with thyme honey at a hilltop kafeneio

Tilos organic wine tasting (solar-powered vineyards)

Consiglio per l'ormeggio

Stern-to in Livadia harbour, €20-30/night, sheltered from N. Eristos Bay on the south coast is the alternative for sand-bottom anchorage.

Chalki
5
Giorno 5

TilosChalki

15 nm south to Chalki — small island west of Rhodes, car-free village, 300 residents, the harbour at Emporio is the only quay. Pontamos Cove 1 nm east is the headline swim anchorage — neon-blue water, snorkel-friendly. Knights' Castle on the ridge above the village is the medieval fortification.

Cosa fare

Snorkel Pontamos Cove (neon-blue water)

Hike to Knights' Castle on the ridge

Pougia sun-dried octopus at Taverna Giorgos

Buy souma fig spirit from Yiannis distillery

Consiglio per l'ormeggio

Stern-to in Emporio harbour, €20-30/night, sheltered from N. Pontamos anchor on sand at 4-6 m for swim alternative.

Lindos
6
Giorno 6

ChalkiRhodes (Lindos)

32 nm east to Lindos — the second-largest town on Rhodes after the capital, the Acropolis of Lindos (5th-century BC Athena temple) sits on the cliff above. Anchor in St Paul's Bay (south of the village) for swim before mooring; Lindos has no town quay, the standard overnight is anchor in St Paul's Bay.

Cosa fare

Hike up to the Acropolis of Lindos

Swim St Paul's Bay (rock-lined turquoise crescent)

Melekouni sesame-honey bars at a rooftop taverna

Walk the white-cube alleys at sunset

Consiglio per l'ormeggio

Anchor in St Paul's Bay on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. No town quay at Lindos. Lardos Bay 2 nm south is the alternative if SPB is full.

Rhodes
7
Giorno 7

RhodesCheck-out

Sail back to Mandraki Marina at Rhodes (20 nm north along the east coast). Handover before 09:00 the following morning. Inspection — deposit released within 7 days. Rhodes airport (RHO) is 30 minutes by road. Deposit released within 7 days post-inspection. Plan to final inspection with the base manager and walk the medieval Old Town Knights Street.

Cosa fare

Final inspection with the base manager

Walk the medieval Old Town Knights Street

Coffee at Marco Polo Café (Old Town)

Airport transfer (30 min from Mandraki)

Consiglio per l'ormeggio

Hand over at Mandraki Marina before 09:00. Deposit released within 7 days post-inspection.

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