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RHODES - famous as the island of beauty, sun, sea and sand.
 Rhodes is the third largest Greek island an, officially, the sunniest place in the Europe. The City is among the finest, not only in Greece but in the whole of the Mediterranean. It is situated at the island’s most northerly point and ringed by sea on the east and west. Rhodes (Rodos in Greek) combines the cosmopolitan character of a contemporary city with the picturesque of the medieval town, which gives the impression of having been untouched by the passage of time.
Rhodes has an area of 1,350 square kilometers and is approx. 75 km in length and 35 km across at its broadest. It is the largest island of the Dodecanes, (the name means twelve islands) a complex of islands in the south of the Aegean Sea and at the meeting point of three continents - Europe, Asia and Africa. The highest mountain is Attavyros with 1,215 metres.
Rhodes Greece is the biggest island of the archipelago called Dodecanese and is the capital of the group of Greek
Island. Rhodes 's capital lies outside and within the walls of a very well preserved Venetian castle, built by the Knights of Saint John, which is one of the finest examples of medieval architecture. The beauty of its capital, its interesting sites and its many Byzantine churches make this Greek island one of the most popular islands of Greece.
On average, Rhodes has more than 300 sunny days a year. From the end of May to the end of September the
temperature is in excess of 25 degrees. In July and August it is more than 30 degrees and it doesn't rain, but the
summer heat is offset by a cooling sea breeze. May and June are good months to visit. During the day it's between 25 and 30 degrees. At this time the landscape is very beautiful. Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Rhodes and discover the isolated coves and fantastic beaches. Enjoy the remarkable historical monuments all over the island..
The island still has unspoiled villages which have kept their authentic colours despite the high level of tourism, nesting in the foothills of the island’s mountains. Other beautiful villages such as Kamiros, Ialyssos and Lindos are testifying, with their fine architecture, about Rhodes’s classical past.
But the biggest asset of Rhodes is its capital (the City of Rhodes); it is a splendid medieval city, the largest inhabited
medieval town in Europe, and its fortifications are considered as the finest example of medieval architecture.
In a few words, Rhodes is a magnificent island full of beauties, charming every visitor who has the chance to set
foot on this incredible and unique place
In the island of Rhodes you will have the chance to eat everything you want, from fast food to French and Chinese food, as there is a great variety of restaurants. Of course, you should try the local cuisine of Rhodes, which includes Greek traditional dishes, with certain small differentiation’s.
There is a great variety of dishes that can satisfy every gourmet, those who prefer meat, those who prefer fish and vegetarians. There are lots of family run tavernas, and you will find that they also make good cappuccinos, that’s if you do not fancy the strong Greek coffee that comes in the little cups.
 
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