Dodecanese: try to get to Symi: a gem. But avoid the harbour, it is very difficult to get a good holding and there are fierce wind gusts 90 degrees off your bow. Many charter yachts get themselves and others into trouble here. Go to Pedi Bay for anchoring and easy minibus access to Symi town. In addition; avoid the Port Police here, they were trained by the Gestapo. Another beautiful anchorage on Symi is Panormitis Bay on the SW point. An alleged 1400 year old monastary dominates this bay.

Other islands too visit: Leros, basically any bay is beautiful. Lipso and Patmos likewise. Then further north another gem is the very small island of Agathosisi with really only one nice anchoring bay - but it is a beauty with a great restaurant; the Seagull. Enjoy!

For fuel: there is a good fuel quay on the south side approach to Symi harbour - a lot cheaper diesel than Turkey. I paid 1.15 euros per litre last week. Just try to visit this in the morning as the afternoon gusts can make it a bit difficult to moor.