Discover Interesting Places In Rhodes

Rhodes, the mythical Colossus' island, the island where Byzantines, Greeks, Venetians, Italians, and Turks all left their imprint, is a multidimensional conundrum. The island's natural contrasts give it a distinct personality. Except for the amazing rhodes hotels in front of the beach, the island is also well-known for its sights. Contemporary and classic, timeless and current There are cosmopolitan resorts as well as scenic villages. There are green hills, but there are also infinite coastlines.

You will go around Rhodes' Old Town to learn about its global, valuable past and shop at the worldly Mandraki. This remarkable phenomenon, unique in Greece, will be on display at the Butterfly Park. You will travel back in time as you walk through the Street of the Knights and explore Filerimou Hill.

As hard as it is to leave the convenience and relaxation of your rhodes hotels in front of the beach you have to discover Rhodes' settlements and their gems. Embonas with its famed vineyards, Afandou with its expert weavers, Ialyssos with the mineralogy and paleontology museum, Kritinia with Kastellos fortress, and many other places will give you a flavor of the island's true character.

Extra tip! Ask the personnel of rhodes hotels in front of the beach you stay to guide you about a wine tour. It is thought that Rhodes was the first island in the Aegean to grow vines and produce wine. It's impossible not to taste the native variety from Rhodes' vines. The most spectacular castle on Rhodes is located in the town of Monolithos. Magister d'Aubusson constructed it on a high rock overlooking the Aegean in 1476.