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DODECANESO SECRET: Kalymnos and micro-islands with skipper and kitchen

Next Departure:

June 15, 2024

Greece:

Dodecanese

Duration:

6 days - 6 nights

Max number of passengers:

6 people

Available:

June - August

Suitable for travellers:

16 - 67 years

Boarding from:

Kos Town

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Emanuel & Annalisa

Member since 2016 -

Private

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This experience, in a nutshell

Our Secret Dodecanese


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


The Voyage


Spurred by the meltemi that blows constantly here, we will sail to discover the islands, dropping anchor in enchanting bays with cobalt blue, turquoise and aquamarine waters where we can take long swims. We will see ancient fortresses and castles, kores from which to admire breathtaking views and small white churches perched atop impossible cliffs. In the evening, we will greet the sun with a toast and sleep at anchor, under the stars, or in characteristic village harbours. And, accompanying us, always the smile of the Greeks, 'una fazza una razza', because travelling is also about meeting people and finding friends.


Life on board


Boating is synonymous with freedom, so ours are always proposals and everyone is free to choose how to spend their time. On board you can participate in the running of the boat, sunbathing, reading, chatting. There are flippers and masks for snorkelling and a tender with an outboard motor 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! Cooking, on the other hand, is a team game, everyone plays their part. Sometimes we dine ashore in typical taverns where we enjoy the cuisine of the Dodecanese, a treasure trove of Mediterranean flavours with Middle Eastern influences from neighbouring Turkey.


Itinerary


With the sky always clear and the wind blowing the sails, we will explore the islands on our itinerary. It will be the wind and the sea that will show us the best route to follow. With 25-30 knots of wind upwind or downwind, sailing is a pleasure; if upwind, sailing can become challenging, so the routes are always at the discretion of the skippers who are responsible for the well-being and safety of the crew. And, anyway, often the best things happen when they are not planned.


Starting from

€750

6 days - 6 nights

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Boat & Classes of Service

Dufour 455 Grand Large - 2006

Type

Monohull

Length

13.75 m.

Toilets

3

Cabins

4

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Kos Town.

Saturday

June 15

from 8:00

to 10:00

Our trip ends here:

Kardamena.

Friday

June 21

from 9:00

to 10:00

Leg 1

Saturday: Pserimos and Plati

Depart Kos Town to Pserimos, one of the very few islands in the Dodecanese with sandy beaches. Very small and with less than 50 inhabitants, it is full of bays with crystal clear waters where we will stop for swimming and lunch. A short sail will take us to the island of Plati, a concentration of Caribbean waters in a few square meters of rock and sand where you can take beautiful baths and explore the architectural and natural beauties. Arrival in Vathy, on the island of Kalymnos where we will spend the night.


 


Saturday: Pserimos and Plati

Leg 2

Sunday: East Kalymnos

We will sail along the east coast of the mythical island of sponge divers, today a paradise for climbers due to the presence of mountains and rock walls overlooking the sea. The island is a succession of fjords and small solitary bays where we will stop to immerse ourselves in the waters of all shades of blue and green. The final destination of the day is the Palionisos fjord where we will sleep at the buoy with dinner at the restaurant overlooking the bay.


Sunday: East Kalymnos

Leg 3

Monday: West Kalymnos

We will continue upwind towards the northern tip of the island, stopping along the way at one of the most beautiful bays in Kalymnos where we can snorkel, sunbathe on the white pebble beach and climb the mountain to enjoy the magnificent view of the bay. We will continue sailing on the west side until we reach the Bay of Emborios where more swims, a walk in the nearby village and a night at anchor under the stars await us.


Monday: West Kalymnos

Leg 4

Tuesday: Telendos and Nera

In the morning we will

set sail for Telendos, a very small island with very high rocks overlooking the sea, breathtaking views and beaches that we will reach after a nice walk in the Mediterranean scrub among the archaeological ruins. We'll continue to the island's capital, Pothia, for supplies and a short visit to the village. We will continue to Nera, a private micro-island inhabited only by Stavros and Evangelia who give us permission to moor at their home. Beautiful backdrops and a wonderful view of the sunset await us after a short walk at the top of the hill. Night at anchor.


Tuesday: Telendos and Nera

Leg 5

Wednesday: South Kos

A nice sail at a downwind will take us to Agios Stefanos, south of Kos, where we will stop for swimming and a visit to the small church on the water. We'll continue sailing to Yali for another swim in the Caribbean waters and end our day at the small port of Paloi on Nysiros Island where we'll have dinner and spend the night.


Wednesday: South Kos

Leg 6

Thursday: Pergousa and Yali

Departure for nearby Pergousa and Yali, the white island of pumice. A day dedicated to swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the uninhabited islets. Return to Yali for a toast at sunset by the sea and last night at anchor.


Thursday: Pergousa and Yali

Leg 7

Friday: Return to Kos

Morning sail back to the small port of Kardamena south of Kos (near the airport) and disembarkation.


Friday: Return to Kos

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Organised by:

Emanuel & Annalisa

Member since 2016 -

Private

Italian

English

German

Spanish

French

5/5

out of

36

reviews

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LAST MINUTE! - The secrets of the small Dodecanese islands between history and culture

10/8/2023

Christoph R.

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Germany

Wir sind zu zweit mit Emanuel und Annalisa eine Woche durch den Dodekanes gefahren und es war ein phantastisches Erlebnis. Die beiden haben uns so herzlich und liebevoll aufgenommen und uns die schönsten Seiten der Inseln und auch ihre nicht so bekannten Seiten gezeigt. Von kleinen Fischerdörfern über verwunschene Bergdörfer bis zu einsamen Buchten zum Übernachten war alles dabei, was das Herz begehrt. Beim Schnorcheln haben wir Tintenfische, Zackenbarsche und Skorpionfische gesehen und einmal hat uns sogar eine Seeschildkröte besucht. Emanuels Grillkünste sind der Hammer und wir haben eine schöne Mischung zwischen originalen Restaurants und an Bord Küche gehabt. Und das Segeln im Revier ist wunderschön - mit dem weißen Boot durchs tiefblaue Wasser zu fahren bleibt unvergesslich. Und die beiden haben einen prima Weg gefunden, uns behutsam ins Segelhandwerk einzuführen. Es war ein herrlicher Urlaub und fühlte sich an, wie mit guten Freunden unterwegs zu sein. Danke dafür !!
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The secrets of the small islands of the Dodecanese between nature and relaxation

09/1/2023

Sonia A.

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Italy

Cercavo un posto poco turistico dove passare le vacanze a ridosso di ferragosto e l'ho trovato, assieme ad alla buona compagnia degli skipper e dell' equipaggio. Emmanuel e Annalisa oltre ad avere moltissima esperienza nella conduzione della barca, frequentano il Dodecanneso da anni, amano questi luoghi e intessere relazioni con gli abitanti; sono degli ottimi cuochi, non sono mancate neppure le grigliate in barca. Ottima vacanza! Sonia Amelotti
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The secrets of the small islands of the Dodecanese between nature and relaxation

08/28/2023

Lorenzo L.

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Italy

8 persone, tra cui una piccola mascotte, 7 giorni e una vacanza che sicuramente ricorderemo per la competenza e la simpatia degli skippers, per lo splendido equipaggio trovato a bordo e naturalmente per la bellezza senza tempo del Dodecaneso. Lorenzo e Paola
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The secrets of the small islands of the Dodecanese between nature and relaxation

08/17/2023

Daniela S.

We spent a full week with Emanuel and Annalisa and those days will truly remain in our hearts forever. It was our first sailboat trip and, seriously, it will be tough to experience anything better than that. Mivida is a beautiful boat, well kept and super clean (before welcoming new passengers they sanitize each room and common area!). We were/are not knowledgeable about sailboats, so what made the difference for us was the “human factor”. E&A’s picture really reflects their personalities: they’re kind, always smiling, super fun, flexible - trust me, our group launched some culinary challenges - great cooks (still dreaming about the delicious food we tried there), are always keen to teach you how to sail and let you practice. If you are interested in local curiosities, just ask them, they know everything and will not refrain from sharing the most interesting details with you! Wrapping up - beautiful bays+blue crystal water+dreamy sunsets+delicious food+ awesome squad = Best holiday!

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