General information about Rhodes:
Rhodes/Rodos in Greek is the largest of all the Dodecanese islands and is one of Greece’s most popular holiday destinations. Rhodes Island is famous for many reasons: for the cosmopolitan lifestyle, the Knights Castle, the Valley of Butterflies, the Kallithea spa, the Tsambika Monastery, the Rose Hotel, Rodini Park, the Monolithos castle, the Seven Springs, the Acropolis of Lindos, Municipal Gallery of Rhodes, The Colossus of Rhodes, Palace of the Grand Master, Hospice of Saint Catherine, ancient Kameiros, the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes, ancient Ialyssos, the hill from Filerimos, the Rhodes Hydrobiological Station and, of course, for the clean beaches!
The Colossus of the island of Rhodes:
The island of Rhodes was very famous and important in ancient times. From the island of Rhodes, which is located in the southern Aegean Sea, all the ancient travelers from other countries traveling in far Asia, would visit Rhodos for a stopover on their long journey, thus Rhodes became a place Very important economic for all.
The Colossus of Rhodes was built to commemorate the victory of the Rhodians against the antagonists and stood at the entrance to the port, until a strong earthquake hit Rhodes and the Colossus fell to pieces. From that moment the Colossus of Rhodes remained in history as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. No one could put this together and the slowly slow Arabs stole all the pieces and sold them for scrap in their countries.
Rhodes Island Market:
The most popular shops are found within the old town and the paved alleyways. There you can find classic and modern gold and silver jewellery, there are many gold and silver factories in Rhodes and a quality of leather goods which are imported from Turkey and Northern Greece.
Walking In the old town you will also find a plethora of shops with fine reproductions of ancient statues, friezes, tiles, vases, antique rugs, furniture, paintings and porcelain.
Rhodes is also famous for handmade rugs and kilims, there are few women on the island who make rugs at home and also in some monasteries. In the Old Town you will find many of them.
If you like wine in Rhodes, you will find a high quality wine with a good reputation. There are 2 wineries on the island: 1.) CAIR – 2.) EMERY. The sun, the mild climate and the advanced techniques of local winemakers contribute to the excellent quality of Rhodes wine. Some of them have received awards. in many international wine exhibitions.
Another rhodium product is local honey which tastes excellent and is one of the best in the world.
Olive oil is also a local art, a precious gift from the Greek land, virgin olive oil being one of the best!
There are also common shops where you can buy clothes, shoes, books, things for the beach, glasses, etc.
Then there are the souvenir shops where you can buy everything Greek: leather belts, gloves, bags, icons, embroidery, copies of ancient art, etc. and latest pottery shops, all pottery creations are handmade on the island of Rhodes – Greece.
Monasteries in Rhodes:
Paramythia Monastery – Afandou Village
Tsambika Monastery – Archaggelos Village
Skiadi Monastery – Messanagros village
Ipseni Monastery – Lardos Village
Thari Monastery – Laerma village
Pantanassis Monastery – Soroni Village
Kalopetra Monastery – near the valley of butterflies
Churches in Rhodes:
Agios Nikolaos Church – Foundoukli Eleousa Village
Church of Agios Nectarios – Archipolis Village
Katholiki Church – Afandou village
Filerimos Church – Ialyssos village
Agios Soulas Church – Soroni village
Furthermore, Rhodes has a wide variety of sports and other activities to offer to everyone. It is a paradise for sports lovers! You can find almost everything for all tastes and ages: Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Swimming, Hiking, Water skiing, Jet skis, Snorkeling, Diving and fishing, Water sports, Yachting, Tennis, Golf, Cycling, Extreme sports, Horse riding, Go-Karts, Bowling, Camping, Water Park, Paintball, Beach Volleyball.
