The Dodecanese islands stretch across the Aegean Sea, leaving picture-postcard villages in their wake. The Dodecanese are created of twelve main islands and another one hundred fifty islands; solely twenty six islands are settled. Travellers who have an interest in Greek mythology and ancient ruins can have a field day here. The islands are also an ideal destination for people who wish to sit back go into less crowded destinations where they will hike, walk on pebble beaches and absorb a colourful local culture.