Rhodes

The island of Rhodes is located at the crossroads of two major sea routes of the Mediterranean between the Aegean Sea and the coast of the Middle East. Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese. Its capital city, located at its northern tip, is the capital of the Prefecture with the Medieval Town in its centre. In 1988 the Medieval Town was designated as a World Heritage City.

The island of Rhodes, Greece considered one of the most beautiful and popular Greek locations. Its medieval castles, the amazing vies and the clean beaches have made this island world famous, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

Things to see

The city of Rhodes is one of the biggest municipalities of in the Greek islands. It is the financial and cultural center of the south eastern Aegean ,and successfully combines a lively present with a rich historical past. There are many reasons why Rhodes island is the most popular resort of Mediterranean : The natural surroundings crystal clear beaches, many parks (in Rhodes town) the bright sun, add the warm hospitality of the islanders themselves. The city of Rhodes town has an excellent tourist infrastructure and offers a wide variety of entertainment such as night life, sports, cultural events, and day trips to wonderful Lindos and neighboring islands. Finally, visitors have the opportunity to learn something of the eventful history of the city of Rhodes, visit the museums ,or go sightseeing.

Rhodes offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest such as the Medieval Town, The Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes, Faliraki Beach, The Municipal Art Gallery, the Seven Springs, the Archaeological site and the Acropolis at Lindos, The Aquarium, the Valley of Batterflies, Agios Fragiskos Church.

Apart from its beautiful environment, the Rhodes city is filled with infrastructures designed to accentuate the place’s history. Some of the popular buildings are Acropolis of Rhodes, Temple of Athena Polias, Nymphaia, Odeion and churches like Church of Aghia Aikaterine (St. Catherine) and Church of Aghia Triada (Holy Trinity).

Rhodes is always full of life—offering a wide selection of entertainment like sports, cultural events, night-life, and trips to neighboring islands. All of its cities have a distinct charm on its own. Haraki is a small fishing village next to Lindos, the village where no cars are permitted in most of its area.

When to come

Every two years the International Cartoon Fair takes places for ten days in October with the participation of cartoonists from all over the world. The best are awarded prizes. Also every two years is the International Women Artists of the Mediterranean Peace Forum held in September in which women artists from all countries of the Mediterranean participate. It includes exhibitions and cultural events. The Municipality of Petaloudes From 11th - 23rd August every year takes place in Rrhodes the Panhellenic ( all Greece) Handicrafts Fair and is held in Kremasti. Many cultural events are organized in parallel with the fair.

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