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Holidays to Rhodes.

The island abounds in lovely and interesting places to visit, such as the Valley of the Butterflies; the village of Trianda near the site of ancient lalyssos (lalissos) on the top of Filerimos hill, where the 15th century monastery of the same name also stands, along with the ruined temples of Athena and Zeus Poliea in the ancient acropolis; Kameiros (Kamiros) and the ruins of the Dorian city; Kalithea with its thermal baths; Koskinou, Afandou, Faliraki and Rodini.

Rhodes is known as the island of the sun. Pindar mentions in one of his Odes that it was born of the union of Helios the sun god and the nymph Rhoda. In antiquity it also bore the names Aithraia, Ophiousa and Telchinis.

The island's terrain is in large part fertile with a great variety of vegetation; its highest mountain is Atavyros (1,215 m) in the southwest. The capital, also called Rhodos, occupies the northernmost tip of the island.

Capital Cithe Rhodes : Rhodes


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Car Rentals Rhodes 

 Holiday Autos  -  
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 Sixt  -   -  Hotels in Greece
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Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 
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 Amathus Holidays  -  Rhodes & Symi
 Rodos Tours
Weekly programme of excursions using local professional guides. Their multilingual programme contains tours with archaeological and historical interest, boat trips along the beautiful East Coast of Rhodes island and to the picturesque islands of Simi and Kos, not to mention evening tours.
 Windsurfing Rodos 
 Yachting Greece
From their Dodekanese Islands Base in Kos island you can visit the rest of the Dodekanese islands, Patmos island, Leros island, Kalymnos island, Rhodes island, Astypalea island, Nisyros island, Symi island, Tilos island , Halki island, Karpathos island, Kassos island, Agathonisi island, Arki island, Lipsi island, Pserimos island, Ro island

Travel Guides Rhodes / Related books

 

 
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Amazon.com - Travel Guides Rhodes 

Transportation / How do I travel to Rhodes

Rhodos is linked by plane to Athens, Iraklion, Thessaloniki, Karpathos, Kassos, Kos, Megisti, Mykonos and Santorini. Ferries link Rhodos with Piraeus, the Dodecanese, the Cyclades, Crete, and the Eastem Aegean islands.

 Rhodes Airport  -  Rhodes Diagores International

 Athens International Airport

 Airline Tickets Rhodes / Bargain Flights 
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There are regular ferry lines connecting Rhodes with Athens (Pireaus), Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Cyprus and Turkey. Rhodes is also connected with all the neighboring islands through extensive boat and hydrofoil services. Most of them dock at the commercial port and some at the Mandraki harbor.

 Highspeed Ferries
 Ferry to Pathmos, Lalysoe and Leros
 Ferries in Greece


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 Rhodes Town  -  Rodos City  -  City of Rhodes  -  Capital City Rhodes

 Afandou
 Archangelos
 Asklipio Village
 Charaki  -  at the southeastern part, about 8 km from the ancient town of Lindos
Located in a small bay and a beach lined with traditional cafes and tavernas. Charaki is overlooked by the ruins of the ancient Castle of Feraklos.
 Faliraki  -  home to one of the best beaches on the island
Faliraki is famed for it's nightlife. The gentle sloping sands of the beach make this resort a favourite with families. See Faliraki Directory
 Ialyssos & Filerimos
 Kalathos  -  traditional village, just a few kilometers north of the ancient town of Lindos
 Kolymbia
 Lardos  -  inland village on the southeastern part of the island
The town square holds its old age charm with cafes, Restaurants and bars. 2 km away from Pefkos and about 5km away from Lindos.
 Lindos  -  acropolis - one of the most visited and photographed areas on the island
Once, Lindos was a very prosperous fishing village. You can still enjoy an excellent lunch or dinner there. The pretty bay of St. Paul's is a must for a swim in the cool clear water.
 Pefkos - about an hour and a half from Rhodes Diagoras Airport
Pefkos is spread around a sandy beach and surrounded by pine trees from which the village gets its name. Ideal for families and couples looking for a relaxing holiday and a traditional taste of Greece. See Pefkos Online.
 Prasonisi  -  at the most southern tip of the island of Rhodes - Cape of Akra Praso
Swelling surf and breeze on the northwest side makes Prasonisi a prime spot for windsurfers.
 Pylona Village

 Butterfly Valley [ Pataloudes ]  -  25 km sw of Rhodes Town near Psinthos
The Valley of the Butterflies is one of the most beautiful natural spots on the island of Rhodes. Home to liquid amber trees, which from June-September are covered with the yellow and black wings of the moths.
 Castle of Feraklos  -  first of Rhodes' fortresses to fall to the Knights of St. John
 Filerimos Mountain
The ancient city of Ialysos once stood on the slopes of Mountain Filerimos [ 267 m ]. Today the site contains outstanding archeological sites.
 Kalithea Spa  -  on the edge of a small closed gulf, just 1 km away from Faliraki
Used until the late 60s.
 Kamiros  -  on the Western coast of Rhodes, 34km southwest of Rhodes Town
The site consists of an amphitheatre, various public buildings, temples, bath house, a fountain square, houses and staircases, some of which have been partially restored.
 Moni Thari  -  said to be the oldest religious foundation on the island
The monastery of the Archangel Michael at Thari is reached from the village of Laerma, about 4 km away through the wooded countryside.
 Monolithos Castle
 Rhodes Aquarium & Museum of Marine Life - at the most northerly tip of Rhodes Town
 Rhodian deer  -  one of the island's symbols
 Seven Springs  -  hidden amongst the beautiful woodlands inland from Kolympia
The Seven Springs were created by the Italians to supply water for Kolympia.
 Tsambika Beach  -  15 miles from Rhodes town
A lovely, very popular and long sandy bay, above which is a monastery dedicated to Our Lady [ A tiny, Byzantine church ]. Legend : any woman who has problems having children, should go up there barefooted to pray to the Virgin and will be blessed with children.
 Water Park
 Medieval Town of Rhodes
A living museum, with fortress and castle, museum and monuments close to each other. Picturesque narrow lanes and market streets.

 Valley of the Butterflies

Cuisine - Greek Recipes

Greek Cookery: 300 Traditional Recipes  -  Chrissa Paradissis
Hardcover 208 pages (December 1, 1997); Publisher: Efstathiadis Group,Greece; Language: English; ISBN: 9607436105.

 Eat Greek tonight
If you love greek food and wish to enjoy it in the comfort of your own home, the recipe pages will fill your kitchen with the aromas of this delightful cuisine. Whether it's an exotic entree or your favourite appetizers. You can add your own greek recipes if you like.
 A Guide to Greek Food  -  by Matt Barrett
All you need to know about Greek eating and cooking and maybe more...
Retsina and Greek Wine, Ouzo, Sardeles Pastes, Souvlakia: The Source of Life, Patsa: Miracle Food of the Working Class, Cook Books, a few Recipes, Food Links, and more

History of Rhodes

It was first inhabited in the Neolithic era. A major milestone in the island's history which affected the fate of the other Dodecanese as well was the founding in 700 B.C. of the Dorian Hexapolis, a union of its three cities with Knidos, Halikarnassos and Kos. Its economy and culture continued to flourish until the 3rd century B.C., when it was the predominant power in the Aegean. When. a thousand years later in 1309, it fell into the hands of the Knights of St. John, it became again the centre of power, symbolized by its magnificent mediaeval town and the imposing castle and palace of the Grand Masters

 Rodos Archaeological Museum
The museum is housed in the monumental edifice that was the hospital of the Knights of St. John. Its construction begun in 1440 and brought to completion in the time of the Grand Master d'Aubusson (1476-1503 ). The items on display in the Museum come from various parts of Rodos and the neighbouring islands.

 Ancient Greece  -  history, mythology, art, culture and architecture

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Ancient Greek Music 
 Greek Music Links
 Hellenic Culture  -  Odysseus, webserver of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture
 Culture Guide Greece -
The e-magazine cultureguide.gr is a project operated by the scheme "Domain of Culture" of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Cultureguide.gr covers many cultural and artistic events and activities in Greece
Cultural Olympiad | Theatre | Music | Visual Arts | Dance | Cinema | Photography | Folk Art | Literature | Architecture | Cultural Heritage | Greece Abroad | Various Events | Olympic Cities

Web Portal / Search Engine / Rhodes Directories

 Gotorhodes.com/
 Faliraki Directory
The Faliraki Beach Resort is located at the north east part of Rhodes, about 14 km from the city of Rhodes and about 10 km from the airport.
 Rodos.com
 Rodosnet
 Jobs in Rhodos
 Travel-rhodes.com

 Film: High Season
Film from 1987 by Clare Deploe. Comedy. Touristsin Rhodos. O.a. with Jacqueline Bisset. 
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