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10 Greek Islands You Can Reach By Ferry From Turkey

In order to be able to optimally enjoy the trio of sea, sand and sun during our summer vacation, many of us have chosen the routes along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Many resorts such as Bodrum, Kusadasi and Kas connect us with ferries to the neighboring Greek islands. The Greek islands, easily accessible by ferry, will bring a different harmony, flavor and sense of discovery to your vacation. How about adding the ferry-accessible Greek islands to your vacation plans with Tourwix Travel?

1 - Chios

Chios, one of the most popular islands of the Aegean, takes its name from the mastic bushes that grow on the territory of Izmir. When you reach the island, which is near the opposite side of Izmir's Çeşme district, it gives the impression that you can reach it. If you want to use the proximity to explore this uniquely beautiful island, you can take a daily mini tour by ferry from Çeşme.

The opening islands of Chios, its cuisine, its architectural structure and its sparkling sea allow you to have a wonderful vacation. Before concluding your visit, don't forget to buy bubblegum flavored products for you and your loved ones.

2 - Lesvos island

Bearing the traces of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history, this small island has a very colorful structure. With a round-trip boat trip from Ayvalık, you can reach Lesvos with a short ferry ride and start exploring. You can rent a car to better explore the large island of Lesvos. This way you can visit the beaches and bays and settlements of the island.

3 - Samos Island

A 2-hour ferry ride from Kusadasi and a 1-hour ferry ride from Sığacık takes you to Samos, one of the Greek islands closest to Turkey. Formerly known as Samos, the island is one of the largest in terms of area. It's not as popular as Rhodes or Chios, but it also means less traffic and accommodation densities. A distinctive feature of Samos is that the town of Pythagoreion is located here, where the famous mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras lived. We recommend hiring a car so you can easily explore the island, famous for its beaches, towns, villages and food.

4 - Rhodes Island

It is one of the most popular and historically valuable islands in the Greek archipelago. You can reach Rhodes by ferry from 3 different points from Fethiye, Bodrum and Marmaris. Very rich in history, natural beauties and beaches, Rhodes island has a completely different vibe at every time of the day. The island, which was a region of the Ottoman Empire until the 1900s, also preserves the historical and tourist value of the Knights Templar. Rhodes not only has a lot to do with its beautiful beaches and bays, but also with its thermal waters. If you come here, we recommend you to visit Rhodes Castle, as well as Hippocrates Square.

5 - Leros island

When we say that Leros Island, easily accessible by ferry from Bodrum, is the address of peace, we get the definition right. It opens the doors to happy holidays with its coastal bays and taverns. However, if you are planning to go here, we have to inform that there is no visa application at the door, but if you have Schengen visa, you can enter.

6 - Kos Island

The island of Kos, which is very close to Bodrum, is only 20 minutes away by ferry! On the island of Kos, where Hippocrates was born, there are many places to discover. We can say that you can have fun here with its colorful side streets, villages, historical architectural details and beaches.

7 - Kalymnos Island

One of the islands known for its proximity to Bodrum is Kalymnos. Ferries depart from Bodrum and Turgutreis and your journey takes just half an hour. Besides its colorful and peaceful atmosphere and beautiful beaches, there are also places for rock climbing. You can easily find plenty of accommodation options on an island known for its sponge production.

8 - Symi Island

Another island with ferry connections from Bodrum is Symi. At the end of the tour, which will last around 2 hours, you will be greeted by colorful Simi houses. Suffice it to say that you can capture beautiful photo frames amidst these colorful houses. If you want lively environment in Symi, you can go to Gialos in the port area, if you want to explore the historical buildings, you can go to Chorio town. Symi Island is one of the beauties of Symi Island with its delicious cuisine and beautiful bays.

9 – Castellorizo​​​​ (Meis Island)

You can visit Kastellorizo ​​​​or Metz Island on both sides of Kas every day. The crescent-shaped port on the island is small and you can take a pleasant walk and enjoy delicious food. As the boats leave the port they cross the Blue Hole and then St Metz's most famous beach. You can discover George here. The island's colorful architecture and sparkling waters will make your day enjoyable.

10 - Patmos Island