Guide to Rhodes - Hotels in Rhodes, Greece
According to legend Rhodes was said to be born of a union between the sun god Helios and the nymph Rhode. So unsurprisingly Rhodes has one of the best sunshine records of all the Mediterranean islands. Rhodes is in fact one of the southernmost of all the greek islands and is dotted with many small villages and beach resorts, of which the most famous are Faliraki, Pefkos, Lindos, Kremasti, Haraki, Archangelos, Afantou, Koskinou, Embona (Attavyros), Paradisi, and Trianta (Ialysos). High season holidays to Rhodes are summer scorchers. If you prefer to travel in the warm days of spring or autumn, you've got an excellent chance of great weather combined with cheap holidays to Rhodes in these low season months. However Rhodes is also famous for far more than its blue sunny skies, it also offers clear azure seas, soft sandy bays, traditional greek agriculture, excellent shopping options, historical sites and the superb Old Town of Rhodes which is both picturesqe and quirky. Historical sites on Rhodes include the Acropolis of Lindos, the Acropolis of Rhodes, the Temple of Apollo, ancient Ialysos, ancient Kamiros, the walled medieval city of Rhodes Old Town, the castle ruins of Monolithos, the castle of Kritinia and St. Catherine Hospice. Rhodes offers a feast of bars, restaurants and tavernas offering everything from burgers to Italian speciality cuisines, not forgetting the traditional Greek Taverna cuisine. The island also offers night clubs, disco's and a casino for those who like to burn the midnight oil. Golf, walks and watersports are also on offer for dawn to dusk activity. With all of these benefits, it's unsuprising that holidays in Rhodes are the preferred destination for so many people. But that's not all there is to recommend this scenic isle with a brilliant choice of accomodation to suit all budgets. Faliraki has the best night scene, Pefkos is restful, Lindos is both lovely and fairly lively. You're certain to find your own personal favourite among the resorts. You can also select from no-hassle costing of all-inclusive accomdation, family-friendly complexes and the go at your own pace decisions with self-catering accomodation. Rhodes is sure to offer something that suits your style regardless of if you're booking well ahead or looking for a getaway holiday. So simply look around our site and start planning where and when to go to and what to do in Rhodes!
