Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival from 20 to 27 August

Beyond Borders: the Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival comes with 42 films. Younger and established filmmakers from around the world comment on reality, overturn certainties and imagine the future.

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The Dodecanese islands - a Greek island hopping paradise

As you travel to the southeastern part of the Greek islands, you will find the Dodecanese, a place that has always bridged the gap between East and West throughout its long and colorful history. Here, you will discover a fusion of distinctive features from both worlds, with the influence of Greeks and Romans, crusading medieval knights, Byzantine and Ottoman rulers, and even 20th-century Italian bureaucrats.

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Agathonisi

Agathonisi is the north most islet of the Dodecanese island complex with a quite impressive coastal configuration and many beautiful windless bays. The island of Agathonisi was named Yetousa in ancient times. According to contemporary researches today's name is the result of a etymological mistake from the plant from which the name is derived 'Agkathonisi' ie. Island of the Thorns.

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Tilos

Tilos is an island with marvelous sandy beaches, full of springs and streams and Genoan towers. Tourists are still few. Tilos is situated between the islands of Nysiros and Halki, at a distance of 290 nautical miles from the port of Pereaus. It has an area of 64 square kms and a coastline of 63 kms. The ground is rocky with the only exception being a small fertile valley found almost at the center of the island and which ends up on the idyllic, one kilometer long, sandy beach of Erystou.

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Symi (Simi)

As you approach near the alluring port of Symi, you'll feel like you're entering a magical world straight from a storybook. The delightful traditional stone houses perched along the harbor create a picturesque tableau that could be a painting come to life. The spellbinding view is sure to capture your heart, and you'll find yourself unable to resist the pull of the scene, lost in the beauty that surrounds you.

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Patmos

Immerse yourself in the mystical ambiance of Patmos, also known as the Jerusalem of the Aegean, a land of asceticism and spiritual purity. This rocky island is adorned with bays and enveloped by seagull-inhabited isles, and is home to the breathtaking Cave of the Apocalypse. This is where St. John penned one of the most captivating texts in history, the Apocalypse. The island is dominated by the monastery, which pays tribute to St. John's memory and is enclosed by medieval fortifications. Let yourself be enchanted by the spiritual energy of this remarkable island.

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Nisyros

As the boat approaches Nisyros, an awe-inspiring sight emerges before the visitor's eyes: the striking contrast of brilliantly white houses set against lush greenery, with accents of vibrant colors from the volcanic soil.

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Lipsi or Leipsoi

In the northern Dodecanese, nestled between the enchanting islands of Patmos and Leros, lies the peaceful sanctuary known as Lipsi. This unassuming gem is the largest of a group of 20 islands and islets that are part of the esteemed Natura network, boasting a pristine ecological landscape that is nothing short of breathtaking.

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Leros

The captivating island of Leros lies nestled in the Aegean Sea, steeped in mythology as the fabled home of Artemis, the goddess of forests and hunting. Leros island is a gem that offers a tranquil respite from the bustle of everyday life, with its immaculate beaches, impressive Italian architecture, and the awe-inspiring fortress of Panagia majestically perched on Apityki hill.

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Kos

Nestled in the Aegean Sea lies the breathtaking island of Kos, a floating paradise that has given the world Hippocrates, the father of medicine. The moment one sets foot on this island, it's impossible not to be struck by its beauty.

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