Rhodes

The biggest island in the Dodecanese and the fourth largest in Greece, Rhodes boasts of its age-old history and astonishing natural beauty. A crossroads of civilisations, it offers an ideal setting for any traveller, family, honeymooners, young party crowds or history lovers. Renting a car is advisable.

Some of the places of interest:
– the island’s capital with its medieval city (built by the Knights of St. John), ancient acropolis, Byzantine and Turkish monuments, the Mandraki harbour, the Murat Reis mosque and various churches. Dominant in the medieval town is the Grand Master’s Palace.
– other worth visiting sites apart from Rhodes town: the site of Ialyssos, Lindos, Kameiros, the church of the Virgin in Fileremos, the Valley of the Butterflies, the impressive fortress in Monolithos and the village of Embonas, one of the most picturesque ones.

Beaches: Rhodes town, Faliraki, Ixia, Kremasti, Kameiros, Kanaris, Lindos and many more.

How to get there from Athens: by ferry (minimum 12 hours) or by plane (1 hour).