RHODES...THE ISLE OF THE CRUSADERS

Are you seeking a Greek holiday with stunning beaches, ancient sites, historical treasures and super dining options? Rhodes (Rhodos), nicknamed the Emerald Isle, is for you!

• Stunning Beaches
• Something for everyone-nightlife or a quiet retreat
• Rhodes Town-Medieval City

Sunny for 8 months of the year, Rhodes is popular with all types of travellers and has something to offer all ages and tastes. Whether you are seeking a lively nightlife or quiet retreat, walking holiday or windsurfing thrills or perhaps you are interested in history or nature, Rhodes has it all. This largest and most popular Dodecanese Island is on the eastern edge of the Aegean Sea and only 11 miles from Turkey. With its own international airport it’s also easily accessible. Why not let us help you plan for wonderful holiday memories in Rhodes?

Book a holiday to Rhodes. A great choice for a family holiday or a getaway with a group of friends.

Our top 5 reasons to visit Rhodes:

1. Stunning beaches & coves
Gorgeous, mostly white sand beaches abound...Anthony Quinn beach, named after the
famous actor who loved this spot, is picturesque. Tsampika is popular with families and has
shallow falls. Lindos is very popular in summer. Kalithea is well known for its thermal spas.
Faliraki is well known for its lively beach bars and nightlife.

2. Rhodes Old Town
This UNESCO World Heritage site with its fortified walls, cobbled maze like streets and
magnificent dwellings is the oldest inhabited Medieval city in Europe. With museums, art
galleries, restaurants, boutiques and market there is much to see and do. Walk atop the 12m
thick ramparts and check out the mansions in the ‘Knight’s Quarter.’

Stroll along the famous ‘Street of the Knights’ dating back to Crusades in 14th century. The interesting Archaeological Museum, built in 1440, was formerly a hospital for the Knight’s of St John. The impressive Palace of the Grand Master stands where the Colossus of Rhodes supposedly once stood. In the Turkish Quarter, look out for the impressive architecture of the pink mosque of Sulleyman.

3. History and Culture
Rhodes has a diverse and unique cultural identity with a wealth of historical sites to explore,
such as the acropolis of Lindos dating to 8th century BC. The ruins of Monoliths castle, built for the Knights of St John in 1480, is a great viewpoint. The ancient city of Kameiros, founded 10th century BC, also has remarkable ruins.

4. Food and Drink
Rhodes has traditional Greek food with recipes handed down through generations. For locally grown fruit and vegetables, freshly caught seafood and island reared meats, try meze,
moussaka and souvlaki. For drinks, local wines, souma (a local spirit) and Greek coffee are
all here.

5. Sporting activities
On the N and E of the island, swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving are popular.
Windsurfing and kitesurfing takes place on the more exposed W coast of the island and Cape Prasonisi, the southernmost tip of the island, where the Aegean meets the Med. Having been caught in a rip current here...take care! Other popular activities include walking and hiking the coastal paths and pine forest interior.

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