Rhodes (Rhodos or Rodos in Greek), lies between
Crete and the near East in the Aegean ocean. Rhodes is the biggest
of the Dodecanese islands. Named the sun island or island of light
there are hardly any days when the sun doesn't shine. With its subtropical
climate and over 3.000 hours of sun per year you can be guaranteed
a good tan on your holiday. Rhodes is one of the most popular holiday
islands in Greece - even Greeks themselves come to Rhodes for a
holiday from the mainland.
Rhodes today offers the visitor a plethora of all year round leisure alternatives,
covering all types of tourist activity. The natural beauty of the island, the
monuments from her long and often turbulent history, a rodosmopolitan character,
as well as the warm hospitality generously offered by the people of Rhodes, and
an excellent tourist infrastructure boasting the most modern hotels, all captivate
the visitor.
The modern city of Rhodes is one of the biggest municipalities in the Greek islands,
with about sixty thousand permanent residents. It is the financial and cultural
centre of the southeastern Aegean, and successfully combines a lively present
with a rich historical past. There are many reasons why Rhodes is one of the
most popular resorts in the Mediterranean: the natural surroundings (crystal
clear seas, many parks and recreational facilities), the bright sun and the warm hospitality
of the islanders themselves.
The city has an excellent tourist infrastructure
and offers a wide variety of entertainment (night-life, sports, cultural events,
and day trips to wonderful Lindos and
the neighboring islands like Kos, Patmos,
Karpathos, Kalymnos and Leros). Finally, visitors have the opportunity to learn something of the eventful
history of the city, visit the museums or go sightseeing.
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