Rhodes is perhaps the most beautiful island in Greece, which means that it is one of the most visited. Many historical monuments and luxurious nature make the island so popular. The cities of Rhodes are located mainly on the coast and are resorts.
If your travel destination is Greece, then the city of Rhodes should be one of the first places to visit. Rhodes was named after the Greek god of the sun. Such mythology left a characteristic imprint on the cities of Rhodes. The capital of the island is the city of Rhodes, located off the coast of Turkey, which was the reason for both its prosperity and devastating devastation. Now the city combines both cultural monuments listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and modern architecture. Rhodes is surrounded by stone walls, which are the legacy of the Knights of St. John, with the preserved palace of the order, restored in the middle of the 20th century. As a resort town, it has a developed infrastructure system: hotels, expensive and not very expensive, many shops, restaurants and clubs. There are many other places that are interesting to visit, but this is better described by a map with attractions.city of Rhodes. Unfortunately, you will not see the statue of the Colossus of Rhodes, which brought fame to the island. Having stood half a century after its construction, it was destroyed by the very first earthquake, but you can touch the pedestal and feel involved in history.
Faliraki
Faliraki, located ten kilometers from the capital of the island, with the growing flow of tourists has gradually turned into a major resort center. Like other cities of Rhodes, Faliraki has not only a modern part, with hotels and clubs, but also a rather ancient part: the church of St. Nectarios, which is constantly visited by pilgrims, the monasteries of St. Amos and the prophet Elijah. Also, one of the best water parks has been built in the city, there is an opportunity to play golf, tennis or just sunbathe on the golden beach with a length of about four kilometers. This resort town is especially popular with young people when the sun goes down and the lights come on.
Acropolis
After fifty kilometers by bus to Lindos, a small town with narrow streets paved with white stone, it is worth visiting the Acropolis, the second most important in all of Greece. At one time it was the residence of a knightly order, and earlier - the temple of Athena Lindia. Interestingly, you will have to climb to the Acropolis either on your own two feet, or on cute and well-groomed donkeys, a kind of local taxi. It should also be noted that there are many fountains preserved from the Byzantine era. Otherwise, it's not much different from anyanother city of Rhodes is a resort with sandy beaches and expensive hotels. This resort town is suitable for lovers of peace and serenity. Scattered throughout the island are small villages, untouched by tourism, thus preserving their original culture. In one of these places is the Butterfly Valley - a place immersed in greenery, where a huge number of butterflies fly in summer.
