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Tourist Guide of Rhodes |
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Rhodes is a beautiful cosmopolitan island with long
sandy beaches and thousands of tourists every year.
The most characteristic sight of this island is
the old medieval town. There are many sights that
you can visit such as the remains of Aphrodite's
temple, the medieval city, the old palace of a great
warlock, the old clock, the Public Library, the
mosques, the aquarium, the windmills, the old Christian
churches and lots of other things. You can enjoy
your walks among the trees and feel the atmosphere
of the island. If you feel like being alone Rhodes
has many quiet corners for relaxing and calmness.
The oldest houses of the island are in the village
of Archagelos. In this village you must visit the
cave of Koumelos and the seaside village of Haraki
with the beautiful beach. You can also swim in Stegna
and Tsampika Beach.
Afandou is also an old village surrounded by pines
and platans. There you can visit the seven springs
with fresh cold water creating a waterfall and a
small lake. You can continue your tour by walking
on the bridge of Loutanis and visit Kolimpia village
a modern tourist center.
Emponas and Ialysos are mountain villages with vineyards.
Summer is not very hot here because a cool breeze
always blows here.
If you looking for an adventurous night life the
place to be is definitely Faliraki.
For those who like wind surfing katavia (Prasonisi)
is the ideal place to be.
In Kalithea you'll love the thermal springs in the
beautiful Arabic style buildings and the phoenix.
Rhodes is famous for the valley of the butterflies
found in the village of Theologos. Don't forget
to visit the Venetian Castle of Kritina and the
monastery Of Taxiarchis.
Lindos is a very special place in Rhodes because
the only taxi that you will find has four feet.
Donkeys are the only transportation in this area!
Vliha, Pefki, Lardos, Kiotari and Genadi are small
villages around Lindos with lots of Hotel units,
sandy beaches and pine trees.
If you visit this island don't forget to try
the local cuisine. Rhodes has the best meat with
potato's and onions in a clay vessel, pittaroudia
- something like meatballs made by chick-peas-
cheese pie, ouzo, liqueur and local sweets.
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