Holidays In Hotels In Rhodes, Greek Islands

Rodos or Rhodes, located in Aegean Sea, is the easternmost island of the major Greek islands and the largest of Dodecanese Islands. It lies approximately 11 miles (18 kilometers) west to Turkey, between the Greek mainland and island of Cyprus.

The main city is also called Rhodes and is the main gateway to the island. There arrive most travelers seeking for a top vacation place where can be taken delight in holidays in all inclusive hotels lining awesome beaches. City of Rhodes is the capital of the Dodecanese district and of Province of Rhodes, which includes also islands of Symi, Tilos, Chalki and Kastellorizo. These smaller islets are not so well developed for tourist industry as Rhodes, still on each of them are many secluded beaches where vacationers can spend relaxing moments.

The island was famous for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. To the famous holiday attractions and points of interest present today on the island belongs the medieval city of Rodos, listed as a World Heritage Site and protected by international laws.

Holiday Attractions & Points of Interest In Rhodes

To the most popular holiday destinations in Rhodes belongs also Lindos, once the capital of the island. Today it is centered around a small medieval village with many old buildings and whitewashed houses sloping down to the sea. In the surroundings are settled a few all inclusive hotels supplying some of the best vacation deals to Greece.

Mountain villages such as Embonas, Monolithos, Agios Isidoros, Mesanagros and Psinthos are located far away to the coastal settlements and have ruins of old castles, as well as rustic churches and beautiful houses. Travelers taking tours in Rhodes are advised to visit it and taste traditional Greek dishes in small family-owned restaurants and taverns.

Other tourist attractions of this island include the Valley of Butterflies, where tiger-moth gather in summer, Mount Attavyros (the island's highest peak), Seven Springs and park Rodini, where can be seen parts of the ancient aqueduct system of Rhodes.

Some of the most important historical monuments on Rhodes include Acropolis of Lindos, Acropolis of Rhodes, Ialysos, Kamiros, the Archaeological Musem, and the Medieval City of Rhodes. Also, worth to a visit while holiday in Rhodes are points of interest like Castle Monolithos and Castle Kritinia.

Rhodes is popular on the travel scene for its beautiful sandy beaches, high-class hotels and the well developed vacation places, but the island offers also many cultural and historical attractions to visitors. Famous worldwide for 300 sunny days per year, this island is certainly the ideal place for relaxing beach holidays in Greece.

Featured Hotels In Rhodes

Hotels In Rhodes
Book now and benefit on fantastic Rhodes holidays! Top features of Greek islands holidays in hotels in Rhodes: best price guarantee, instant confirmation, reviews & more!