According to
Greek mythology, Rhodes rose out of the sea as a gift to the sun
god, Helios, who bathed it in light and this resulted in its title
as Island of the Sun. Rhodes still enjoys more hours of sunshine
than any other Greek island. Whitewashed houses gleam under endless
blue skies while crystal clear seas lap the island’s sandy beaches.
The view of the village of Lindos with its houses spilling down
the hillside to the sandy bay like sugar cubes is one of the most
photographed in all Greece.
Summer seems to last forever on Rhodes, the largest and greenest
of the Dodecanese islands. The tranquil beaches, the simple pleasures
of a slower pace of life and the rejuvenating properties of fresh
air, sparkling, refreshing seas and the Mediterranean diet make
it the perfect location for relaxing and recharging your batteries.
To say that Rhodes is just a destination for sun, sand and sea holidays
would be to ignore the magic of the history and mythology which
is so much a part of its past and has formed so much of present
day culture. At the crossroads of Western and Eastern civilisations
throughout its history, the island has a richly fascinating heritage.
The town has been inhabited for more than 2400 years and during
its history was part of both the Roman and Byzantine empires before
being conquered by the Knights of St John and then controlled by
Ottoman and Italian rulers.
The capital and main port, Rhodes Town, is the biggest lived-in
mediaeval city in Europe, still fully encircled by walls miles long
and full of buildings unchanged since the crusading Knights put
them there.
The island has a huge number of interesting archaeological sites,
including ancient cities, castles and temples. The countryside is
truly spectacular and amazingly varied and is dotted with villages
and monasteries where life continues as it has done for centuries.
Rhodes caters for everyone in terms of nightlife and entertainment.
There is a huge selection of traditional Greek tavernas all around
the island, offering simply prepared, mouth-wateringly fresh local
produce and local wines. The fish tavernas in seaside villages are
hard to beat if you’re looking for fresh fish or seafood.
Rhodes Town has some first class restaurants as well as a large
range of bars, cafes and nightclubs and even a casino. The island’s
climate makes it ideal for cultivating vines and the island’s main
vintner has won awards for several of its wines.
To help you fully appreciate the island in all its glory, you need
someone who literally knows the island like the back of their hand.
We have a unique understanding of this magical island and a special
relationship with its people.
For more information
on Rhodes Island, refer to www.rhodes.gr
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