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Rhodes
is an island blessed by Nature with over 300 days of
sunshine per year and a unique variety of landscapes and
colours:
From cosmopolitan sandy beaches- awarded with 37
Blue Flags,
more that any other destination in Greece- to well hidden
magnificent bays, blue crystal clear sea and sky and green
quiet hills and valleys. Rhodes is an island blessed by
history with three ancient cities, a medieval town, being a
World Culture Heritage Site, seven medieval castles, and
neoclassic mansions.
An age-old culture with traditions kept alive. A gastronomer's paradise with exquisite wines famous since ancient times.
THE MEDIEVAL CITY OF RHODES
The magnificent medieval city of Rhodes is the largest of
its kind in Europe and it is characterized by UNESCO as a
monument of world cultural heritage. It offers a unique
experience to visitors with its neat captivate talent to
combine yesterday and today. Dominated by the imposing
Palace of the Grand Master this fortificated Medieval City
is surrounded by moats and walls that count up to 4 klm in
total.
ANCIENT STADIUM
On the top of Monte Smith, where one can enjoy a unique
picturesque view of the town and the seashore, lays the
Temple of Apollo and a little further, the impressive
ancient open-air stadium.
MUSEUMS
For those who are fond of antiquities but also are anxious
to meet the history and culture of Rhodes a number of
museums is available, most of them found in the Medieval
City of Rhodes, such as the Archaeological museum, the
Byzantine museum, the Rodian house, the Municipal Art
Gallery etc.
FILERIMOS
The Monastery of Our
Lady and the remains of the ancient acropolis of Ialysos,
one of the three ancient cities of Rodos, are found on the
hill of Filerimos. Visitors can walk along a 'Golgotha', a
tree sheltered pathway with a series of shrines with scenes
of the Passion. This footway leads to an enormous imposing
cross, from the top of which one can cherish the outstanding
view of villages and bright green valleys that are
generously stretched around.
THE VALLEY OF BUTTERFLIES (PETALOUDES)
A valley, stocked by pine and storax trees, loaded with
brown-red butterflies (a moth of panaxia quadripunktaria)
from mid June to September. A pride of nature with narrow
rock walkways, lakes decorated by water lilies, rustic
bridges, running waters and resting places. A smell of
retsina spreads around all the way to the top of the valley
together with a fresh caress of the aura.
KAMIROS
The smallest of the three ancient cities forming the Rodian
state is located on the west part of the island. More
isolated and conservative than commercial Lindos and
aristocratic Ialysos, it retained its rural character
throughout antiquity. The remains of the city is a
characteristic example of Hellinistic urban layout and
design, with a division into zones of public and private
buildings, its arrangement around the natural slopes of the
hill, and its chess-board system of streets.
MONOLITHOS CASTLE
The village owes its name to a huge stone that is imposed on
a magnificent rock on the top of which a castle is
established. Within the walls of this impregnable fortress
lie the churches of St Panteleimonas and St George with fine
wall paintings.
KALLITHEA
South of Koskinou, a colorful traditionally built village,
lays Kallithea, formerly renown for its spas. The area is
overflowed by wonderful gardens, while its steep rocky
creeks allow diving.
SEVEN SPRINGS (EPTA PIGES)
A sight of natural beauty with the scent of pine on every
breath. Wooden bridges and trickling streams set the mood at
Seven Springs. Relax and enjoy you drink or meal next to the
streams. Adventure seekers may walk around the footpaths
searching out the source of each of the seven springs!
LINDOS
A unique monument of preservation, a neat combination among
sky and sea blue with the dazzling white colour of the
traditional houses, set to have been a powerful city in
antiquity. The astonishing beauty of the castle of
Crusaders, the Acropolis of Lindian Athena on the top of the
hill, and the paved streets of the village capture visitors
in a stunning way. Walk through the small streets, or visit
the Acropolis either on foot or ...using the "Lindos Taxi"
donkeys!
PRASONISSI
For those who love the Aegean blue waters and seek for
windsurfing adventure, Prasonissi, the southern seashore of
the island is an ideal proposal. The west side beach is
usually windy, in perfect contrast with the east, which is
usually calm. You may reach Prasonissi either from the east
or the west side of the island. Try both routes, one to
reach it and the other when leaving the area, so to ensure
that you will drive through the magnificent countryside of
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