Rhodes is one of the most spectacular Greek islands — a sun-drenched island in the southeastern Aegean where a magnificent UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town (the largest and best-preserved walled city in Europe), stunning beaches, and the legacy of the Knights Hospitaller combine to create one of the Mediterranean’s most rewarding island destinations. Known as the Island of the Knights and blessed with over 300 days of sunshine per year, Rhodes delivers history, beach life, and natural beauty in equal measure.
Quick Facts: Rhodes, Greece
- Best time to visit: May–June and September–October for warm weather without peak crowds; July–August is high season; the island enjoys one of Europe’s longest tourist seasons (April–November)
- Top attractions: The Palace of the Grand Master, the Street of the Knights, Lindos Acropolis, and Anthony Quinn Bay
- How to get there: Rhodes International Airport (RHO) with flights from across Europe; ~17 hours by ferry from Piraeus (Athens)
- Beaches: Tsambika, Faliraki, Prasonisi (where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean in a unique windsurfing paradise)
Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodecanese islands and the fourth largest Greek island. It has an area of 1404 km2 and about 100,000 inhabitants. The island, which is always full of sun is very popular destination and according to several Travel sites it is the best travel destination in Europe. You can spend your holiday on the beautiful beaches, admiring the picturesque scenery and see many historical monuments from different eras. In fact, Rhodes island offers everything that a tourist can imagine. One of the most famous site in Rhodes is Valley of the Butterflies.
Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site.
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