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About Rhodes island

Rhodes island is an island located in the south east side of Greece in an area called 'dodecanese'.

The word 'dodekanese' actually means twelve islands and is the name of the complex of islands that rhodes belongs to.

The island it self is an archaeological treasure with hundreds of places for

sightseeing.

Nowdays Rhodes attracts millions of tourists every year and is one of the most famous destinations of Greece. One can find from quiet and vintage villages to crowdy places that party all day and night.

The island is big, so if you are visiting for a few days be sure that you will need to visit it again in order to experience the lifestyle and local culture.

There are some places you just have to see...

1)THE OLD TOWN The old town is near the port and is the most famous place to see in Rhodes island. With more than 200 roads and alleys that have no name, walls from the medieval period, castles and lots and lots of restaurants, coffee shops it is defenetly a 'must visit'.

2)LINDOS 3000 years of history , an incredible landscape.
Here Cleoboulos, one of the seven sages of ancient Greece lived and ruled.While Rome was a small Etruscan village, Lindos was a centre of civilized life, or art and culture.The temple of LINDIA Athena was built by Cleoboulos in 550 B.C. and rebuild in the 3rd century B.C. in the form you see today.

3)FALIRAKI Faliraki lies on the north-eastern part of Rhodes, 14 kilometers from the capital of the island.The Beach of Faliraki is made of golden sands that extend over 4 kilometres and offers sun beds, umbrellas, many water sports, taverns, restaurants and beach bars. If you are looking for a crazy night that is the place to go.

4)PRASSONISI Prassonisi is located at the south of rhodes and has one of the most beautiful landscapes and beaches of the island. It is also a meeting point for surfers around the world and offers a unique nature beaty.

 

 

 

 
 
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