THIS is the autumn sunshine spot steeped in history with 28C temperatures in autumn, golden sandy beaches and crystal waters. The Greek Dodecanese islands comprise of 15 large and 150 smaller islands and rival Mykonos for its beauty. The two most popular islands to visit in Dodecanese are Rhodes and Kos - both of which are serviced by Ryanair via Dublin Airport.
Flights to Kos with Ryanair from Dublin Airport start at €27.99 in October, while flights to Rhodes begin at €28.19.
Alternative modes of travel there include flying to Athens and getting a connecting flight or taking a boat to the island of your choice. The lush and vibrant islands are located in the southeastern Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean bringing a hot-summer Mediterranean climate - with top temperatures of 28C in September, 26C in October and 20C in November. Exploring the gorgeous islands brings you back in time to different points in ancient history and allows for a relaxing trip with lots to see and do and plenty of restaurants and beaches to stay busy and full.
If you choose to travel to Rhodes, you can visit the old city and experience the stunning sites from the time the island was ruled by the Knights of Saint John crusaders. For those looking to relax and unwind, the Kallithea Thermal Springs, a renovated complex of ancient bathhouses can be visited. Although no longer in use for their original purpose, the nearby beach is a popular spot to unwind by the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea.
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