Nera

The island of Nera is situated close to Kalymnos just across from the village of Vlihadia. There is not much on the island: a little jetty, a building that used to be a taverna and the Church of the Holy Cross. the Church was part of n old monastery that has been abandoned for quite some time. The island is relatively small and can be visited in a few hours. There are a couple of small beaches that are quite remarkable with their clear blue inviting waters. There are plenty of seagulls on the island as they seem to gather there to breed and nest, and they tend to get all wired up when humans appear to disturb their peace. The abundance of trees and an olive grove near the church seem to indicate that there is some water on the island which would explain its name (Nera = waters in Greek).

Here are some pictures to wet your appetite...

Avlaki on the island of Nisyros

The litlle port village of Avlaki has been abandoned for quite some time. Until the 1950s it was an active port catering to the needs of Nikia. The road down to Avlaki can be found not far from the actual village of Nikia. It is a quiet place where you can take a dip in the beautiful clear refreshing waters of the Aegean Sea.

Levitha

The island of Levitha is a small island situated in the Dodecanese and belongs to the municipality of Leros. It is situated between the islands of Kos and Paros. It's total surface is 9.8 square kilometers but it has 34 kilometers of shoreline. A family lives there since 2009 and you can go and have a bite at the restaurant they run. There are plenty of protected coves where fishing boats and sailing yachts tend to find shelter from the meltemis (Northerns winds of summer).

The island of Kastri

Situated in the Kefalos Bay this little island stands out with its picturesque little church. It is one of the most famous landmarks on the island and a must see for every visitor. One can easily swim across and visit the island and/or dive from its rocky shores into the deep blue waters of the Aegean.

Leros

The picturesque little island of Leros is situated between Kalymnos and Patmos, and  has a total population of around 8.000 people. The administrative center and largest town of the island is Aghia Marina. You can get to the island by boat or by plane from Athens. It remains relatively untarnished for the moment. What is particularly striking is the number of classic Italian era buildings of the beginning of the twentieth century.