Rhodes owes its name to the mythical nymph Shaves, daughter of Poseidon, God of the sea. She is interested in Elios, the Sun, who, according to mythology, is the protector of Rhodes.
The island of Rhodes is a small paradise: a strategic position close to the coast of Anatolia, a unique climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year, 1398 sq 90 thousand inhabitants, only a seedbeds, a dreamy landscape distributed tra mare e monti, shoal as Crystal, endless sandy beaches, valleys filled with colorful butterflies.And again, a long 3000 years history in which events and meet the deeds of every kind, from the foundation of the first urban settlements, such as the creation in Lindo, 408 BC, at the northern end of the island, a new polis: Rhodes.
Every age has left a mark, put a trace in the geography of the island, in the traditions and popular customs.
Discovering the city of Rhodes
Obviously, however, the cultural and artistic hub of the island is Rhodes, the capital. The city of Rhodes can be divided into two distinct parts, the old town, enclosed in walls built by the Knights with the Castle and the new town, largely built after 1912 by the Italians. The old town retains great charm, where there are Byzantine churches, mosques, Arabic baths or Hammam, palaces goticheggianti and some modern building.
Beyond the walls there is the picturesque Marina of Madouk where was the colossus of Rhodes, dedicated to the Sun God. In the new town you recognize the signs of passing Italian, from the Palazzo del Governo, extravagant replica of the Palazzo Ducale in Venice, architectures of many monumental style buildings like the National Theatre.
Excursions, beaches and entertainment on the island of Rhodes
It all makes the island a truly unique place, a cosmopolitan centre of international resonance offers visitors at any time of year plenty of opportunities for fun and recreation.
IXIA: Ixia area is located a few miles from the city of Rhodes. Excellent bus links to the city of Rhodes. The area offers several restaurants and entertainment venues.
FALIRAKI: was originally a small village situated along a sandy beach 5 miles long. The continued development of tourism has now made this area a Center packed with hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
KALLITHEA: small Cove with sand and rocks about 6 miles from Rhodes, formerly famous for its spa, is a town full of charm and atmosphere.
LINDOSis situated 50 km south of the capital, and is the second city in importance and beauty after Rhodes. Visit theAcropolis, which stands on the Hill at whose foot has developed the village well preserved example of 17th century architecture.
There are numerous local taverns and shops, which are frequented by day, because at night the area is very quiet.
Beaches of Rhodes.
The sun and sea interacting together influenced Rhodes as on of the Mediterranean's most popular resorts. With its emerald waters, golden sand and pebble beaches together with the cedars and pines of its rich forest grounds and unspoiled natural landscape one can experience its magical spell, a temptation not only for the Greeks but to foreigners alike. The beaches in Rhodes not only attract families and couples but are extremely popular to water sports enthusiasts, beach volley ball and tennis fanatics.
The beaches around the town of Rhodes are home to large hotel units who's guests make up for the majority of sunbathers in this area. On the east coast of the island the beaches are definitely favored by the majority of visitors to the island and are considered the most beautiful. On the south coast the beaches are still under development, and to the west are virtually unspoiled. Our tour will commence from the town of Rhodes and the nearby beaches, proceeding around the island in a clockwise direction along the coastline.
Beaches on the East Coast
The island's best beaches are located along the east coast which offer a wealth of white sandy sheltered beaches with mild to moderate winds. The east coast beaches are more favorable to the avid tourist and are just perfect for families with children.
Beaches on the South Coast
The beaches south of Lindos are far less crowded - Glystra, Pefki and Gennadi are all fine beaches and they're increasing in popularity among summer visitors keen to avoid the busier resort areas.
The 11-kilometre stretch between Gennadi to Plimmyri in the south east corner of the island is an almost uninterrupted beach of pebbles and sand dunes and you'll always be able to find a deserted spot.
Prassonissi, at the south western tip of the island, is a Mecca for windsurfers - the sand spit tethering it to the main part of the island has calm water on the east side while waves as high as two metres break on the west side.
Beaches on the West Coast
The west coast has its own share of frequently visited beaches, the beaches are pebbled and are often subjected to prevailing shore winds when the sea can get very aggressive , which makes swimming virtually impossible during the summer months and is off putting to its visitors. On the contrary though such weather conditions on the west coast appeal to sporting enthusiasts who like extreme water sports, and is considered as a windsurfers paradise.
Rhodes Town beach
One of the most photographed beaches in Greece it still retains something of the cosmopolitan character of the 1970's. It defies one's powers of imagination to conceive what this beach must have seen in all the years since the English writer Lawrence Durrell described it as the finest beach in all the Mediterranean.
The multi-coloured umbrellas, the towering hotels, the Casino and the Aquarium in the background, once a favourite subject for photographers - are now the theme of cult postcards. Hundreds of foreign visitors descend on the beach every day, as well as local people enjoying their midday break - especially before the high season really gets under way. The best spot on the beach is definitely the area in front of the Hotel Mediterranean. On the Aquarium side and on the part known as Elli Beach, you'll find few beach bars near the beach.
Weather
The Island of Rodos has an ideal winter climate and holds the European sunshine record with an average of 330 sunny days per year.
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Fantastic place:) I am greeting
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