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Tourist Guide of Rhodes

Rhodes is a beautiful cosmopolitan island with long sandy beaches and thousands of tourists every year.
Dodecanessos Islands, Rhodes, Rhodos, Rodos  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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