Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese
islands with the best sunshine record in Greece. This
picturesque island is a land of contrast; offering lush
greenery, cool mountain springs, unspoilt mountain villages,
secluded coves, golden sandy beaches, crystal clear waters,
lively nightlife and centuries of history and mythology.
The island is at the crossroads where East meets West. Its outstanding
monuments of Ancient Byzantine and Medieval Greece are reminders of its
turbulent history. Rhodes Old Town is a world heritage site and is a walled
medieval city. This captivating city also has great character with winding
alleys, home to an array of restaurants offering a wide choice of international
cuisine, and traditional shops selling gold and silver jewellery, local honey
and quality leather goods. The New Town boasts lots of fine hotels, good
nightclubs, great bars, and excellent restaurants, as well as great beaches with
water-sports.
With a long summer climate, a cosmopolitan town and a choice of resorts along
its craggy coastline, Rhodes has something to offer everyone, making it a firm
favourite with holiday makers.