21 | 05 | 2012

Rhodes largest Dodecanese islands

Rhodes          

Rhodes - the largest of the Dodecanese islands, is literally studded with lovely coves and coasts, come into contrast with the mountainous terrain of the island. This island, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Colossus of Rhodes. Rhodes attracts tourists with numerous ancient churches and castles, and beautiful beaches. There is also a unique Butterfly Valley.

Rhodes called the "spacious studio of sculpture", thanks to three thousand statues scattered around the island. Among them was once one of the Wonders of the World - the Colossus of Rhodes. Today Rhodes - one of the most visited islands in the world. Particles absorbed many Greek islands, Rhodes can satisfy the most demanding guest.

 

Stunning beaches of white sand or small pebbles, taken refuge in secluded coves or stretching for miles, the medieval capital of the island - Rhodes city with a majestic castle, withstood the siege for any of its long history, the street of the Knights and the ruins of a temple on the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes, the unique reserve the Valley butterflies from all over Europe where thousands of butterflies congregate, attracted special resins native trees, many small villages, as if coming down from the engravings of artists, living color the Greek islands. Constant sea breeze and the cool depths of the sea soften the heat of midsummer, allowing, besides a great tan, a lot of impressions of the excursion program. And after the sun sets open the door to elegant restaurants, famous fish dishes, a tavern with a unique Greek cuisine, disco for lovers of night life and casino gambling for guests of the island.

Isl. Rhodes

Location: isl. Rhodes - the capital of the archipelago Dodekanskogo. Washed by the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Area: 1400 sq km, the length of -78 km, max. width, 38 km Capital: Rhodes Climate: subtropical. The average air temperature from May to October from 20 to 28 degrees. The water temperature never drops below 16 degrees. On the island of more than 300 sunny days a year. Population: 100 000 Language and Religion: Greek and English. Orthodox Christianity. Voltage supply: 220 W Currency: Euro