Karpathos, one of the best islands in the Dodecanese
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Karpathos: Old-World Greece Meets the Mountains & Sea

At the southeastern edge of Greece’s Dodecanese Islands, Karpathos is still largely under the tourist radar, but visitation is growing each year. Why wouldn’t it? The island is made of stunning mountains, surrounded by 100+ gorgeous beaches, has among the mildest winters in Europe, and is home to one of the most traditional villages left…

Lindos Acropolis among the best things to do in Rhodes
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Rhodes: The Most Popular Dodecanese Island, Greece Goes Green!

The largest island in the Dodecanese and historic capital (5,000 years and counting!), Rhodes was the perfect place to start our Greek island-hopping adventure. Ancient acropolises, medieval castles, Ottoman mosques, and Italian spas are surrounded by gorgeous beaches and big dreams for a more sustainable Rhodes! The South Aegean government and TUI (one of the…

Rhodes Island Dodecanese Greece
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Best Islands in the Dodecanese, Greece: 6 Stunning & Sustainable Greek Getaways

Next up on HoneyTrek’s list of the “World’s Most Romantic & Sustainable Destinations”…The Dodecanese Islands! As a nation, Greece is majorly stepping up its eco-consciousness with a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, and this South Aegean archipelago is leading the charge! From Astypalea, who’s swapping out two-thirds of their gas-guzzling cars for EVs, to…