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INFORMATION about RHODES |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| The island of Rhodes is considered to be one of the most popular summer resorts of Greece. Gifted with unprecedented natural beauty, blessed with innumerable archaeological sites of unique value and pulsing with numerous non-identical settlements, Rhodes is a famous island that attracts tourists from all over the world. |
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| LOCATION: |
| Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and it is also the capital of the insular cluster that lies in the heart of the Aegean ocean. |
| AREA: | | 1398 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 100000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Rhodes |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The sunny island of Rhodes throbs with infinite coasts, verdant valleys and untrodden mountains composing a very multilateral morphology. |
| SEASONS: |
| The island of Rhodes is a famous cosmopolitan resort and it attracts visitors especially during the summer months, which are considered to be the high tourist season of the island. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The medieval town of Rhodes (the walls that surround the castle, the palace, the clock, the Ippoton street, the Castellania library, the churches, e.t.c.), the municipal mansion, the aquarium, the stadium, the windmills, the deers at the port, the Byzantine churches of Agios Panteleimonas and Agios Fanourios, the catholic churches of Agios Fragiskos and Santa Maria Della Vitoria, the ruins of the paleochristian basilic, the tower of Agios Nikolaos, the region of Mandraki, the neocolonial and Italian buildings and the ruins of the sanctuary of Aphrodite, at the town of Rhodes.
The castle, the monastery of Panagia Tsambika, the castle of Faraklos, the coastal village Haraki and the church of archangel Mihail at the village of Arhagelos.
The church of Panagia the catholic, the region of Efta Piges, the bridge of the Loutanis river, the village of Kolimbia and the municipal train, at the village of Afandou.
The upper village, the church of Kimisi Theotokou, the Emery winery, the ruins of the sanctuary of Attavirios Zeus and the monastery of Artamiti, at the village of embonas.
The church of Kimisi Theotokou, the acropolis of the ancient Ialyssos, the church of Panagia Filerimou, the Doric fountain and the road of Golgothas at the village of Ialyssos.
The castle Erimocastro, the acropolis of Sarantapihos and the churches of Agia Eleoussa, Agios Ioannis and Prophet Amos, at the villages of Kalithies and Faliraki.
The churches of Agia Paraskevi and Agia Catholiki and the lighthouse at Prassonissi.
The Venetian castle, the church of Panagia Kremasti, the monastery of Kalopetra and the village of Psinthos, at the village of Kremasti.
The monastery of Taxiarhis Mihail, at Thari, at the village of Laerma.
The acropolis of the ancient town of Lindos, the medieval houses, the Byzantine churches, the amphitheatre, the grave of Kleovoulos, the resort and the bay of Vliha, the villages Lardos, Kiotari, Genadi and Pefki and the monastery of Ipseni at the village of Lindos.
The fortress, the village Apolakia, the monastery of Skiadi, the church of Agios Isidoros and the villages of Profilia and Siana, at the village of Monolithos.
The ancient Kamiros, the fountain Nimphi, the monastery of Propher Elias, the church of Agia Eleoussa and the Byzantine churches of Agios Georgios and Agios Nikolaos, at the village of Salakos.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological, the Byzantine, the cultural museums and the municipal art gallery as well as the Muslim library, at the town of Rhodes.
The cultural museum at the villages of Arhagelos, Kritinia and Embonas.
The cultural - ecclesiastical museum at the village of Lindos.
NATURE:
The park of Rodini, at the town of Rhodes.
The cave Koumelos at the village of Arhagelos.
The cave of Kalamonia at the village of Kalithies.
The valley of the butterflies.
The cave Makarounas at the village of Salakos. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat, you can wharf at the marina, at the town of Rhodes, where you can refuel. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| All over the cosmopolitan island of Rhodes, you will be able to find a handful of traditional taverns, restaurants, cafeterias, clubs and bars, for every tastes and preferences, that shall offer you unrivaled entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The "Sound and Light" show from April until October, at the garden of the Medieval Palace, at the town of Rhodes. Additionally, at the theatre of the medieval stank, at the palace, at the national theatre of the town, at the open-air theatre of the medieval town, at the Diagoras stadium and at the Rotonda, several cultural events and happenings take place, all through the year.
Saints festivals at every village of the island.
The cultural events during August and the carnival, at the village of Arhagelos.
The festival of Theofania and the carnival at the village of Afandou.
The wine festival during September, at the village of Embonas.
The cultural events "Ialyssia" during August and the carnival, at the village of Ialyssos.
The Nautical week and the National Tourism day on September the 27th, at Faliraki.
On Christmas, from December the 24th to January the 6th, the crib at the cave Makarouna, at the village of Salakos. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| You can buy weavings from the villages of Afandou and Arhagelos, candy, cheese products, a wide variety of wines and many tourist tokens. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
The town of Rhodes
Rhodes, one of the most bedazzling towns of the world, dominates with the medieval castle prevailing in majesty. The bewitching medieval town that surrounds an amalgam of Byzantine churches, ancient ruins, verdant spots and armorial buildings, the modern new town that follows the contemporary lifestyle, the amazing coasts, the parks and the archaeological site, compose an icon of sheer excellence, the icon of the town of Rhodes.
Ialyssos
The town of Ialyssos, outspread on an infinite verdant plain, is one of the most frequented tourist resorts of the island of Rhodes. Ialyssos pulses with numerous hotel units, restaurants, taverns, beaches, clubs and bars and that is way Ialyssos is an ideal town for your stay and your entertainment.
Faliraki
Faliraki is a wonderful coastal resort, famous for the unrivaled nightlife and the organized crystal clear beaches. Faliraki is one of the largest resorts of the island and has excellent tourist substructure.
Lindos
The traditional and picturesque village of Lindos is considered to be one of the most beautiful sites of the island of Rhodes. The settlement, full of whitewashed houses, stone paved narrow alleys and hidden beaches is a very romantic place, while the imposing castle, the acropolis of Lindos, skirmished on an abrupt rock, dominates in dignity. From the settlement you can go to the acropolis on foot, or with the donkeys that shall be waiting for you at the settlements central square.
Prassonissi
At the southern part of the island of Rhodes, the small settlement Prassonissi, which has the most wonderful coast of the island, is waiting for you. This magnificent beach during the winter months is covered by sea and it is an ideal spot for windsurfing.
Arhagelos
Arhagelos is the largest village and the island of Rhodes, situated on a low upland and surrounded by mountains. The greater region of Arhagelos has several sites of archaeological value, while the center of the village has many rooms for rent.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Rhodes, there are frequent timetables on summer, while in winter the itineraries are more rare. The duration of the journey is 15 hours. Rhodes is also connected with Crete, the Cyclades islands, the eastern Aegean islands, Thraki and the other Dodekanese islands.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 22220
BY AIRPLANE:
From the Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata to the island of Rhodes, there are flights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 1 hour.
Information:
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 24571
Airport of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 83400
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 23294
Tourist police of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 27423
Port authority of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 22220
Municipality of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 23801
Taxi station of Rhodes: + (02410) 64712
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Olympic airways of Athens: +30 (210) 9363363
Olympic airways of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 24571
Airport of Rhodes: +30 (22410) 83400 |
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