Rhodes Island
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General Information
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The
City of Rhodes (Rodos) was founded in 408 BC and is the island's
capital. The Old Town of Rhodes has a medieval feel to it with its
Castle and Fortress walls surrounding the old town from the fourteenth century
when the Knights of St. John occupied Rhodes.
Rhodes Island has its fair share of good
beaches, sunshine as well as history and culture. Whether you are
looking for a lively European resort with modern facilities or a more
quiet traditional resort Rhodes Island has both.
Transportation - The Airport is on
the West Coast about 17km from Rhodes Town. Flights are available to
Athens and Thessaloniki as well as several islands such as Kos, Mykonos,
Santorini etc. For more information see our Flights
Section. Ferries are
available from the port at Rhodes Town to almost anywhere in Greece. See
our Ferries Section. There
is a regular bus service available to all areas of Rhodes as well as many
Taxi services. For more information on Bus Services see this web
site.
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Rhodes Town is a popular
holiday destination in Greece. The lively New Town with many Shops,
Hotels, Taverns, Restaurants, Bars and Discos sits along side a
spectacular sandy coastline. Then within the fortress walls of the Old
Town of Rhodes you will step back into history and walk the narrow
streets and alleyways where the Knights of St. John once lived. The old
town has many shops, cafe's, bars and restaurants. Traditional taverns, many of
them with roof top seating offer lovely views of the Medieval Town as
well as
traditional cuisine and warm hospitable service. View
more photographs of Rhodes Old Town |
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Lindos is a very popular
village on Rhodes Island. This picturesque village of whitewashed houses
on the hillside under the Ancient Acropolis is well preserved and is a
pedestrian only area. Its golden sandy beach is set in a sheltered bay
with its blue Mediterranean Sea. There are many bars, taverns and shops
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Ixia situated
on the west coast is the closest
resort to Rhodes Town. Its most popular for a lively beach holiday with
water sports. Its strong winds along the coast offer ideal conditions
for wind surfing. In the evening the town comes to life with a
good selection of bars and restaurants. |
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Falaraki is
a lively resort built around a sandy bay. During the day you can enjoy
the beach life with its water sports, taverns and beach bars. Then at
night the resorts centre comes to life to the satisfaction of those
looking for the loud and buzzing night life. |
Rhodes Island
Weather |
During the warmer
months of June, July, August and September the daily temperatures
normally reach an average top of 30ºC, (86ºF). May and October are a
little cooler with the average high temperature of 24ºC (75ºF).
January is normally the coldest month with an average high temperature
of 15ºC (59ºF) and average low temperature of 9ºC (47ºF). |
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