Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodecanese and the fourth in the Aegean Sea with a population of 163,000 inhabitants. The city of Rhodes is the capital of the island, the island of Helios in mythology.
Rhodes offers beautiful beaches, with 32 of those awarded the blue flag. Also a variety of archaeological monuments, museums, monasteries etc. The city of Rhodes is characterized by a beautiful old town with medieval and ancient sites, paved streets, shops, beaches and intence nightlife. You can visit the Archaeological Museum in the beautiful medieval building (hospital of the Knights) with beautiful artifacts, sculptures and other sightseeings, the Grand Master's Palace (Palace of the Knights), the Municipal Gallery of Rhodes with the paintings, the large Hammam, the medieval church of Our Lady of the Castle, the coast and Ellie Kalavarda and the Casino of the city.
On the island we recommend you visit the picturesque seaside village of Lindos with its ancient Acropolis, the coast of St. Paul and Kalathos, and the small Orthodox church of Panagia. We also recommend Tsambika coast where you can climb to the monastery Tsambika, Faliraki village with the water amusement park and beach, the coast of Prasonisi, the hot springs of Kallithea, the ancient city of Kamiros and the Valley of Butterflies with the stunning appearance of butterflies ( from August to September).
In Rhodes you can enjoy the nightlife, attractions, coast range, water skiing, windsurfing, pedal boats and water sports, scuba diving, trips to islands and Simi, spa etc.
The average temperature in Rhodes range from 12 degrees Celsius (54F) in January to 27 degrees (80F) during July and August. Tourism is the Rhodes lasts from May to October with peak months in July and August.
In Rhodes can be reached by plane to Rhodes airport, directly or through the airport in Athens and then ferry.