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Travel to Rhodes Greece Tourist Information ( Rodos Town ) Rhodes Sightseeing, Villages of Rhodes Island
 Information about Rhodes Island, Greece  Lying in the Aegean Sea, blessed by nature and history, and the capital of the Dodecanese Islands cluster; it's no wonder why the island of Rhodes Greece is considered an ideal vacation destination and a much-frequented resort that throbs with tourists from all over the world. It is said that the capital of Rhodes is one of the most interesting towns in the world. At the edge of Rhodes Port , is the amazing old town, surrounded by an imposing wall. The impressive castle of the knights , various medieval buildings , the stone paved road where the knights travelled on their horses, churches, museums, monuments, old libraries and archaeological findings transport visitors back to another era. Additionally, small Rhodes hotels, traditional houses and spacious squares as well as numerous restaurants, taverns, cafeterias, bars and shops at the popular Socratous street are provided. While touring around the island of Rhodes Greece you will come across numerous settlements that are worth visiting. The famous region Petaloudes , one of the most popular natural sites on Rhodes Island , is a vast valley with lush verdure, running waters and a unique kind of butterflies flying around. Prassonissi is the most amazing natural spot of the island, and the settlement with the most beautiful beach on the island that is covered by the sea in winter. Furthermore, Lindos is a charming traditional village that surrounds the famous skirmished on a hill acropolis (where you can go on foot or with donkeys) and possesses interesting museums, a carved into a rock amphitheater , secluded beaches, medieval houses, daedal stone paved alleys and numerous restaurants, taverns, cafeterias and shops.  If you are interested in more cosmopolitan regions and seeking intense nightlife and endless entertainment in general, the popular regions Ialyssos, Trianda, Ixia and above all Faliraki are definitely the places to be, as apart from the entertainment centers that they have they are also gifted with extended sandy coasts with organized sporting activities. Moreover, the modern town of Rhodes, following the contemporary lifestyle, is the perfect choice for your entertainment, while it also has interesting sights, such as the acropolis at Monte Smith and the mysterious aquarium , not to mention the infinite coastline that surrounds it. During your stay at the island of Rhodes, Greece, we recommend visiting the quaint, traditional villages of Arhagelos, Afandou, Koskinou, Salakos, Monolithos, Kremasti, Paradissi, Theologos, Kalythies and Embonas, as well as Kamiros, the ancient town with the historical findings, the monastery of Panagia Tsambika with the supernatural sandy beach and Filerimos, a sacred region with the church of Panagia and the road with the stone balusters that depict the of passions of Christ, and which leads to the imposing cross, which has an interior staircase that you can climb to admire the spectacular view. From Athens you can take the airplane to Rhodes Airport, while from Piraeus you can take the ferry boat to travel to Rhodes Greece. From Rhodes you can visit the Dodecanese islands, the Cyclades islands, Crete, the N.E. Aegean islands and Thessaloniki. Seize the opportunity to visit the marvellous island of Rhodes to experience a once-in-a-life time vacation. |
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