Information About Greek Islands
 

 Mascot Yachting  organizes private yacht cruises that combine Turkish Coast & Greek Islands.

  You decide where to board and where to leave the yacht. It is possible to leave the yacht in  Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Antalya or nearby Greek Islands. It is possible to sail only among Greek islands, too.

 Rhodes
 The largest of the Dodecanese islands. Here there is always sun in the sky. The famous Colossus, in Antiquity one of the seven wonders of the world. The old town is encircled by
 medieval castles, stone mansions, churches  and the castello. The new town has wide  streets, beautiful buildings hotels and shops.

 

 Places to see in the old town in Rhodes: 
  The Knights' Castle. It was completed in the 14th century and today  reminds us of the Crusaders, defenders of the Holy Sepulcher in   Jerusalem. On both sides of the old town's central road - known as the  Knights' Way - lie the Inns of the seven nations that made up the Knights  Order of the 12th century. The Knights' Hospital, an impressive two-storied  building of the 15th century with a central yard, now houses the  Archaeological Museum and its rich collection, including the famous   Venus of Rhodes. Characteristic items of traditional local art can be seen  in the Folk Art Museum. At the end of the Knight's Way lies the palace of  the Great Magisters, housing a brilliant collection of Western-type 16th   and 17th century furniture, Roman and proto-Christian mosaic floors from Kos as well as various proto-Christian sculptures.

 
  Kos
  One of the main gates to Greece from Turkey. The land of Hipocrates the father of medicine. Kos is full of interesting archeological monuments from  different periods but it is also a modern town. Open spaces, green parks,  blue sea and sizzling night life.

  Most important sites in Kos island:
  The Ancient Stadium, the Vespesian latrine and the Roman Baths, the  ancient Acropolis, the ancient odeon, the ancient theatre, the site of  Asklepieion and the medieval castle which dominates the harbor entrance.

 
  Santorini
  Atlantis live and magnificent. Best known of the  Cycladic islands, differs from the other islands, because of its geological morphologic   impressing towering cliffs and white washed  houses plunge in to the depths of the sea.

 
  Amorgos
  The eastern edge of the Cyclades, almost in the Dodecanese. The  ruins to be found all over the island of the Cycladic civilization. The  coastline is steep and rocky, while elsewhere it forms quite, shady   bays.

   Mykonos
 
  No quite corners on this island. Full of life. Plenty of things to  do (by day or night) for those who want to have a lively time.
 
  Mykonos is world famous, the most cosmopolitan of all Greek  islands. Rocky hills which combine with superb beaches to make  up the landscape of the island.


                                                           Naxos

  The biggest of the Cycladic islands. The god Dionysos, Ariadni,   Nymphs, Tyrants, Conquerors, Knights, Pirates, Rebels, Aristocrats   and Farmers all compose the long history of the island.

  The nightlife offers a variety of entertainment. Traditional tavernas and   restaurants with Greek and foreign cuisine, discos and bars.

 
  Paros

  The third largest of cycladic islands after Naxos and   Andros. The island occupied by endless vineyards
  and lock within themselves the famous parian marble.  Paros inhabited since very ancient times, and was  one of the centers of the Cycladic civilization.  Paros   is an ideal destination for lovers of solitude alike.

 Patmos

  The last haven for St. John. The island located on the  eastern part of the Aegean Sea. The port of the island   called Skala surrounded by white washed houses and  narrow roads.  In the middle of the island, dominates the enormous  Byzantine monastery of St. John Theologos which was   build in 1088.