Kallithea Springs are located at the bay of Kallithea, just 9km from the City of Rhodes. The thermal springs of Kallithea have been known since antiquity for their healing waters. In 1927, upon the initiative of the Italian commander of the Dodecanese islands, Mario Lago started a systematic study of the waters of Kallithea, as …
The Aquarium of Rhodes is located at the northern most tip of the Island, a few steps from the city center. It is one of the most important marine research centers in Greece. The original building was constructed in 1935 and is a blend of local and Art D?co architecture, combined with nautical elements. In …
Throughout the island of Rhodes, forts and castles designed to protect the inhabitants from enemy attacks are raised on sites considered strategic since antiquity. Above the bay of Haraki – today a small resort – the view is dominated by the ruins of the impregnable medieval castle of Faraklos, at the foot of which the …
The customs of the island are still alive in the villages of the island. Unique places, with authentic and hospitable people who happily welcome the visitors who want to discover the more traditional side of the Rhodes. The Rodians, ordinary people, almost untouched by the rapid development of tourism on their island, respect local traditions. …
Lacy coastlines, mountains, forests, caves, rivers and stunning scenery, in combination with a mild climate, make Rhodes an ideal destination for nature lovers. In Rhodes the nature lover has the opportunity to wander around the countless paths that bring them closer to nature and explore breathtaking landscapes and sites of unique beauty, protected by the …
What characterises the magnificent beaches of Rhodes is their unique diversity, thatsatisfies even the most demanding visitor: Pebbled beaches extending along many kilometers, small bays and coves and endless beaches of golden sand. This variety in combination with their water purity and clarity have made the beaches of Rhodes known worldwide and extremely popular. It …
In Rhodes every corner of the town, every stone on the island hides a small part of its 2400-year history. The meeting point of three continents, Rhodes has known many civilizations that have left their imprint on the island, from the ancient Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, followed by The Order of the Knights of …
Ialysos (also known as Trianda), the birthplace of many Olympic Champions, featuring magical sunsets and an incredible tourist infrastructure, a cradle of civilization, a place of worship, sports and entertainment, was one of the three famous ancient cities of Rhodes. The first people having settled here were the Kares (a pre-Hellenic race), followed by the …
Kamiros was one of the three great ancient cities of Rhodes that reached its heyday in the 6th and 5th Century BC, thanks to its developed agricultural economy. The ruins of the city and neighbouring necropolis were uncovered in 1859 in what had over the centuries, become a wooded area. Its grand public buildings, the …
The ancient city-state of Lindos experienced great naval and cultural prosperity. Home of the savant ruler Cleovulus, it was admired for its wealth, beauty and strategic position. Lindos has been home to great artists, such as Chares, designer and sculptor of the Colossus of Rhodes, Lysippus, Pythokritos son of Timocharios, who along with Athinodoros and …
