Rhodes lies at the centre of the Dodecanese archipelago. It is adorned by an attractive medieval old town. From here you can easily reach Kos, Patmos, Astipalea, Kalimnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Leros, Nisyros, Symi, Tilos and Kastelorizo. During the summer months, sailing conditions in the Dodecanese archipelago can be challenging, making the area interesting for sports sailors.