Rhodes - Greece



RHODES
Situated in southeastern part of the Aegean Sea Greek island - Rhodes, which is part of the Dodecanese Archipelago, is one of the most visited nooks in the world. Every visitor of Greece is trying to get to this place. Island is tempting with its beauty . It is well known as “roses’ island” because of many rose and oleander bushes overgrowing the land. Whether you are looking for an intensive entertainment or peace and silence you will find it in small bays or in mountain villages on Rhodes. The island turns out to be suitable for people who want to have fun as well as for those who want to take some rest. Staying on Rhodes will for sure satisfy your expectations. Island is situated close to Middle East coast, about 260 miles from Piraeus. Sea and mountain are ubiquitous on Rhodes,furthermore, catering and accommodation services are highly developed. Everything is surrounded by the relic of ancient world.
ENTERTAINMENT IN RHODES:
Holiday on this island is a great possibility to do every kind of water sports as well as trying your strength in other sport disciplines such as golf or tennis. There are great terms to windsurf or to sail for the whole year. Besides sport you can have fun in local pubs and discos, which are open till the last customer is gone.

THE MOST INTERESTING BEACHES OF RHODES:
Kalithea, Faliraki, Kolymbia, Agia Aghati, Plimiri, Afantou.
Places which are worth seeing while being on Rhodes:
1.Filerimos Hill where the ruins of Zeus and Venus temple can be visited as well as old monastery.
2.Valley of Butterflies – a place where you can be delighted with thousands of butterflies, which create an overwhelming, unforgettable picture which will remain in our memory for many years
3.Symi Island is a place which delights with its natural landscape and abundance of monuments. 14th-century Panoramitis monastery is located over there. It was sacrificed to archangel Michael – the patron of sailors.
4.Marmaris (Turkey) – within 45 minutes we can arrive by hydrofoil or ferry to this adorable place which is 11,2 miles far from Rhodes. Thanks to its affable climate this town has become well-known holiday resort.

Practical clues:
Currency – euro
Work of arts – export is forbidden. Permission, which is given in Athens, is indispensable
Shops are open from 9.00 – 13:00 and from 17.00 – 21.00 on weekday and on Saturdays from 9.00 – 14.00
Tourist information – phone number 02410-23655 open from 8.00a.m – 2.00 p.m.
Transport – almost to every place situated on Rhodes you can arrive by bus. All information can be gained in tourist information
Medical help – hospital in Rhodes is called ‘Noskomito’ but the best solution if you need doctor’s help is to go to private surgery because it requires less formality