Beaches

Many sandy and pebbly beaches and coves can be found around the island. The beaches range from very basic without any organised facilities, such as Afandou beach, for the people looking for a more authentic Greece, to popular beaches with all the wanted luxuries such as water sports, taverns and amenities. Some of the most popular beaches are Faliraki, Kalithea and Lindos Bay. Prassonissi is also a very popular beach as it is considered a windsurfers' paradise, especially between the months of July and August.

Entertainment

Due to the wide selection of entertainment venues, people of all ages find a suitable place to have fun and get to know the famous Greek lifestyle. A wide selection of restaurants and taverns can be found throughout the island where many of the islands specialties can be tasted. Moreover there are numerous bars and clubs to entertain you throughout the night. For the day time there are numerous activities for adults as well as children such as water sports, deep sea diving, golf, horseracing and the third largest casino in Greece, found in Afandou. Shopping is also a great pastime as there is a selection of 6000 shops in the old and new city of Rhodos, mainly specialising in furs and leather.

Local Specialties

There is a wide variety of local specialities which can be found in the traditional taverns and villages. These include mousaka, a dish made of potatoes, aubergines, cheese and béchamel sauce, and for desert the famed kataifi, made from honey and nuts. Furthermore, Rhodes is the producer of wines which are known from their ancient times for their great taste and quality. The island has a long tradition for silverworks, ceramics, embroidery and carpet making. Visit Lindos and Archangelos to see how the traditional pottery and ceramic plates are made and Embonas Village to observe how multi-coloured embroideries are weaved.

Places of Interest

The old town of Rhodes, the island's capital, is the largest inhabited medieval town in Europe. It is dominated by a medieval castle built in the 14th century by the Knights of St. John. The whole city is a magnificent example of medieval architecture leading UNESCO to name it as a World Heritage Monument. Further up the coast, the Knights of St. John also built thirty imposing stone houses renaming the area Trianda, meaning thirty. Close to Trianda, build on the top of Filerimos Hill one can experience breathtaking views and explore the ancient acropolis and temples of Zeus Polieus and Athea Polias, as well as a 15th century monastery. Another area that must not be missed is the Valley of the Butterflies(Petaloudes). From June to September this valley creates is a rare and breathtaking sight as all the trees and rocks in the area are covered with a think carpet of golden- red butterflies.

Villages

One of most famous and popular village in Rhodes is Lindos, where one can find a little bit of everything as it includes a famous acropolis, traditional architecture, beautiful beaches and picturesque little harbours. Despite the high level of tourism in the island, there are still many unspoiled villages which have kept their authenticity. One such village is Apolakkia which, due to its great distance from the city has, more than any other village, kept the old manners and customs of Rhodes. If you would like something closer though, there are many other beautiful villages in the surrounding areas such as Kremasti, Paradissi and Afantou.

Weather

Destination:	Greece - Rhodes
Weather:	Avarage Temperature
°C	Jan.	Feb.	Mar.	Apr.	May	Jun.	Jul.	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
high	17	17	19	22	26	30	32	33	30	27	22	19
average	14	14	16	19	23	27	29	29	27	23	19	15
low	11	11	12	15	18	22	24	25	23	19	15	12
°F	Jan.	Feb.	Mar.	Apr	May.	Jun.	Jul.	Aug.	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
high	62.6	62.6	66.2	71.6	78.8	86	90	91.4	86	81	71.6	66.2
average	57.2	57.2	60.8	66.2	73.4	80.6	84	84.2	80.6	73	66.2	59
low	51.8	51.8	53.6	59	64.4	71.6	75	77	73.4	66	59	53.6