Greece, Rhodes. Rhodes Island on the map. Rhodes: holidays

Rhodes is one of the most favorite holiday-makers in Greece, as the holiday here combines the pleasures of beaches, walks to medieval and antique sites, traditional tasty food, and nightly fun. The sea coast of the island is about 250 kilometers, while the beaches here are different: pebbly, sandy, stony. Well, the beauty of words is difficult to describe, for a start you can see photos of the island of Rhodes. Greece as a whole is full of amazing places.

The whole island can be traveled in just a couple of hours - it is little more than the northern capital of Russia. But do not hurry. You need to catch everything: carefully consider the fabulous Lindos, take a walk in the Valley of the Butterflies in the park, and also climb to the top of Mount Filerimos. In addition, plunge into the nightlife of Faliraki, sail, and, finally, lie on any of the beaches.

Many of our compatriots are interested in Greece. Rhodes is no exception. Initially, you should go to the cape of Filerimos. To the left is the emerald Aegean Sea, which is a real paradise for surfers: in this place there is always a wave and a breeze. And on the right - a calm and majestic dark blue Mediterranean. Swim alternately in these two seas, you can go to the Old Town.

Over the walls of the city you can wander more than one day. There is a feeling that you are among the scenery for some historical film. At the same time here everything is alive, real, so tours to Rhodes are becoming more popular with holidaymakers. Small streets, paved with marine polished pebbles, so narrow that you can touch the walls of houses facing each other, just stretching their arms out to the sides. People live here, just like 700 years ago. In the city, only the Palace of the Grand Master is uninhabited. In this place there were only the shadows of the founders of the Order of Malta, knights-ionites.

Nature of the island of Rhodes

Everyone knows how rich are the sights of Greece. Rhodes, except for the most important monuments of antiquity, conquers its guests with amazing nature. There is a place called "The Kiss of Two Seas" - a narrow braid separating the Aegean and Mediterranean seas washing this island.

Seven streams also attract tourists. There is a legend that the one who has passed through their channel is bestowed full cleansing from sins.

But in the summer you can witness a spectacular spectacle: in Petaloudes flies a huge number of butterflies of the Bear family. They are attracted by the aroma of blossoming styrax, as well as the coolness that all sorts of brooks give.

Weather in Rhodes

The Mediterranean climate pleases everyone who is loved by Greece. Rhodes attracts tourists both in summer and in winter (the weather here is damp and mild, with the thermometer almost never falls below 5 degrees, due to which there is no snow, but plenty of rain, turning the island into a rich paradise of paradise).

A sea breeze blowing from the Aegean Sea during the summer season provides an easy coolness. Because of the constant wind, the weather of the island of Rhodes is comfortable for many vacationers, as it is devoid of exhausting heat.

The average air temperature in the summer in the city is about 30 ° C. But the sun's rays on the body can cause burns, therefore, going to Rhodes in July, you need to have a protective cream, hat and glasses.

Rhodes: island map

Rhodes is divided into 2 parts, which received specific names - Old (Medieval) and New Town. The old one, surrounded by the fortified walls of the fortress, was built by knights. There is a feeling that here time stands still: cobblestone cobblestone streets, small areas of the mosque and church, a synagogue and various knightly buildings are shrouded in mystery long ago.

Also to everyone who is interested in Rhodes, the map of the island will show that it is divided into 2 internal parts, separated earlier by a wall. They received the names of Horus and Collakio. The latter was the abode of knights in the Middle Ages, and today there are various structures that preserve the memory of the life of those times.

In the part of Hora were previously located public buildings and houses of the local population of the city. It was not without a synagogue and various churches.

Almost all the inhabitants of the city live in houses, the age of which is not one hundred years, while at the moment some ancient buildings are pretty nice boarding houses and hotels.

Local kitchen

Go for a drive on the island with excursions - this is an empty business, as well as listening to stories about Fr. Rhodes. Greece is full of amazing sites that you need to see with your own eyes. In this place, you need to take a car, stop near any picturesque bay, a medieval castle and church, wander the dusty paths, swim in the bays of incredible beauty ... In the mountains to look for villages, white houses with colored patterns on the walls, unique taverns, in addition , Unshaven old men in old caps who peacefully sip recipe or ouzo. You need to park a car in such villages (such as Siana and Archangelos), go to any tavern and give yourself to real national food.

It is worth trying for the beginning of olives, crispy bread, olive oil, tzatziki (light yogurt with garlic, cucumbers and greens). Then dolma, moussaka (hot casserole from meat and vegetables) and, naturally, a Greek salad.

This can all be tasted by abundantly savoring soft emery wine or ouzo and raising your glass with breaks in 5 minutes, with each glass louder shouting: "Yamas!"

Donkey's asses

On the island, the donkey is like a taxi. If you do not want to climb on the acropolis - please go for a free donkey, which you can find right on the central square. They stand, sadly examining the walking people and twitching their ears. Do not need to be familiar with these animals - they have a well-developed sense of pride.

Lindos itself is a small town near the bay in which Apostle Paul found shelter. Where he once stepped ashore, there is a white church. At the same time, a rock is seen above the sea surface, at its peak there is a medieval castle in which the ancient Acropolis of Athens is located (Christianity with antiquity here is quite steeply mixed, and there is a feeling that they constantly flow into each other). The streets of the town are paved with classical mosaic kohlakia for Greece, which looks amazing among blue and white - on the island of Rhodes the sea is blue and white huts. White linen dresses splash in show-windows, like sails. Myths say that once the ancient gods could overcome chaos by establishing peace on the whole Earth. On the island there is a feeling that this is actually the case ...

Beaches

Truly incredible is able to give Greece a holiday! Rhodes is washed from the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, and with the return - Aegean. These seas are not similar: thus, the Mediterranean is quiet, and the Aegean is turbulent. They are just as different fans: some lovers of a quiet family holiday, others are windsurfers who praise the wind and waves.

Choosing the best beaches of Rhodes, you need to consider that the shores of the Aegean Sea are characterized by pebbles, but in the Mediterranean there is mainly sand, therefore, the main resorts - Faliraki, Kolymbia, Lindos, Kallithea - are concentrated in this place. Tsambika, the most popular sandy beach, is located near Kolymbia. Here the views, as if from a postcard: a wide golden line of the beach and a deep blue sea. At the same time in this place there is enough space for sun beds, fun games, and also building sand castles.

Near the beach on the mountain is the monastery of Our Lady of Tsambika. Here women from all over Greece go, unable to conceive. Babies born after visiting the monastery are usually called Tsambika or Tsambik - and there are many such names on the island. In the yard there is another miracle - a rare hybrid of boxwood and oak: so, on one branch of the tree, jagged and even leaves grow at the same time. This unique hybrid, which should not be in principle, has been around 2000 years.

Near Kolymbia there is a reserve of 7 sources. Here leads a long dark tunnel filled with icy water. Residents of the resort are sure that, having overcome fear and having walked along the ankle in the water along this tunnel, there is an opportunity to purify from 7 sins, after which to leave already changed person.

Rhodes in history

Everybody knows how rich Greece is. Rhodes, like every major island in Europe, located in warm seas, is inclined to regular change of owners and is covered with secrets. Rhodes, first of all, is famous for the Colossus - the statue of Helios, whose height is 35 m. Sculptor Hares placed it at the entrance to the harbor. The life span of this miracle of the world was short-lived: it stood for 56 years, falling in the earthquake, but having created fashion on huge statues. By the will of the oracle, which forbade the restoration of the ruin, the remains remained intact for about a thousand years, after which they disappeared or were sold to the Arabs, while leaving to the memory of mankind the phrase "Colossus on clay feet."

Rhodes changed his hosts periodically. Greece, the map of which has always been curious, more than once gave the island to one owner or something else. The most striking of them can be called the Order of Hospitallers, better known as Maltese. Since the protection of the pilgrims, after the death of Gerard, the founder, he expanded his own functionality to the protection of the Holy Sepulcher, then began the struggle against the infidels. After that he took an active part in the crusades. Then the order was in Cyprus, and only then in Rhodes. Here he was in the period 1309-1522 gg. We can assume that the Palace of the Master would have become the main decoration of the old part of the city, had it not been blown up in 1856 by the Turks, who drove the Hospitallers from here. At the present moment, in its place is located a grand palace, created for Mussolini in the thirties of last century.

Architecture of the resort

In the historic center of Rhodes there is something to see and except the palace. A special occasion for pride is the perfectly preserved medieval walls. Inside of them there are about two hundred small streets that do not have a name, diverging spiderweb from large ones, such as the streets of Socrates or the Crusaders. The latter was laid on the site of the one that once led to the port. At the beginning of the sixteenth century there were metochions of various "languages" of the Order, in a certain image of the branches - German, English, French, Italian and others. The distinctive features of each nation were reflected in the architecture, for example, on the French farmstead you can see the elegant Bourbon lilies, which can also be seen on the photo of the island of Rhodes. Greece has a rich and unique history, so this is not surprising.

In Lindos, the second most important city of the resort, the Acropolis has not been preserved so well, but it is on a rock. From here you can enjoy stunning views of the bay, which bears the name of the Apostle Paul. Not far from the ruins of the temple of Athena Lindia are relaxed gorgeous pensioners and cats who heroically overcome a multitude of leading stairs. In the middle of the road comes the silhouette of a trireme carved in stone, a warship of local ancient inhabitants. Their descendants prefer to have other means of transportation in the farm - donkeys, willingly handed over to tourists who are storming the Acropolis, for rent. In addition, local residents are engaged in the sale of souvenirs: miniature statues of the Colossus, shells and shawls.

Wild sponges

But among all this funny nonsense there is no bast - the main souvenir attraction of the Dodecanese. They are produced from absolutely wild sea sponges. Dodecanese is an archipelago, besides 150 Rhodes also includes 150 small islands and 11 large islands. Behind the sponges there is an active hunt on the island of Symi, where you can get on a two-decked huge ship from the port of Rhodes, which is called a pleasure boat for some strange oversight. In Simi, the houses are painted in bright colors enough to at least somehow compete with the rich color of the sea. At the same time here in restaurants treat him with gifts. On the other hand is the monastery of the Archangel Michael, which was originally the center of Orthodoxy in the country.

Returning from here with a sponge and therefore staying in a good mood, the purchase can be washed in any of the many cafes and bars in the resort of Faliraki, which is located fifteen kilometers from the capital. It is the center of the nightlife of the island, but here and in the afternoon it is interesting: there is a water park and all the necessary conditions for water sports. Not far from the water park is a four-star hotel Louis Colossos, whose virtues are clean sea and green territory, but this is what Greece, Rhodes, likes to many. Hotels of 4 stars here are distinguished by excellent level of service. So, the alternative to Louis Colossos can be Blue Sea 4 * - it serves dishes of national cuisine and Greek evenings are arranged.

To raise sails

There are two resorts that like windsurfers around the world, Ialyssos and Ixia. Wind, pebbles and waves are 3 components of success, which provide resorts with an enviable reputation. In the first one is the center of Procenter, whose staff will help arrange the best surf holidays in the whole world. And when the wind is up to no good, it is possible to go to the inspection of the fragments of the temples of Athena and Zeus, reminiscent of the period when Ialyssos was still the largest Doric city. By the way, the acropolis of Ialyssos is located on Mount Filerimos, near the modern city. There you can climb to appreciate the panorama of Rhodes. But Ixia boasts a huge selection of hotels, so here you can meet both surfers and people in the strict business suits that came here for the conference. By the way, for business people are ideal Greece, Rhodes. 4-star hotels can be found here without any problems, and the level of service will not disappoint anyone.

Night life of the city

In Rhodes, the best resorts are the towns of Faliraki and Ialyssos, located on the East Coast, fifteen kilometers from the capital. It's quiet in the towns. Next to the church of St. Nectarius, a gentle wind meltemi in a sultry haze lazily drives a soccer ball down. Together with a fresh breeze and coolness at night, a new interest in life also appears. Faliraki and Ialyssos turn into a giant nightclub. Dance floors, discos, strip bars, dance halls, cafes, restaurants. Decibels rattling, and parking a car is a problem. By the way, Ialyssos is the best place for fans of windsurfing. In this place there is a school, rolling boards, short courses, etc. for all who are looking for new sensations. But do not worry. In Faliraki there are respectable streets, where it is quiet and peaceful.

What to see in the resort

Rhodes is one of the most popular islands of the country. He attracts tourists to the amazing beauty of the coast, stunning nature, as well as a huge number of historical attractions. Many of them can be found in our article about Fr. Rhodes.

Greece for most guests provides an ideal way to explore the island through excursions that are equally interesting for adults and children alike. They pass at a fairly lively pace and with the use of comfortable buses. It is also quite easy to find a tour with a guide speaking Russian. The cost of excursions depends on the duration of the trip and the number of objects included in the program. For example, tours that are designed for half a day, will cost 30 euros. In case the walk takes a whole day, it will cost 60 euros. The cost of a child ticket is basically half of the total cost.

So, what are the attractions in Rhodes, the map of which is so diverse?

Mount Filerimos

At the very top of the hill is an architectural reserve, which includes the ruins of the city of Ialyssos, as well as the Monastery of Our Lady. The mountain is crowned by a huge cross, on which you can climb a spiral staircase located inside. From this unusual observation platform, you can see an amazing view of the island. On Mount Filerimos in a souvenir shop you can buy a strange greenish liqueur - it is made by nuns.

Valley of butterflies

In the most beautiful place of the island you can always hide from the heat and see a huge number of black and yellow butterflies, which completely cover the old tree trunks with their packs. Visits to the Valley of the Butterfly rest are mostly combined with a visit to the beekeeping company, which is nearby. In this place you can observe the process of collecting honey, as well as for obtaining all kinds of beekeeping products.

Rodin's Park

Planning a holiday in Rhodes, you need to pay attention to this quiet and cozy place, where you can walk, watching the free walking here peacocks. You will also see incredibly beautiful ponds, through which miniature wooden bridges are thrown. In addition, it is possible to evaluate the archaeological sites: the aqueduct and the ancient cave burial.

Kallithea

In Rhodes, the east coast was known in ancient times for its beating thermal spring. Today, numerous tourists are immersed in the healing waters with pleasure, thus treating local skin diseases in local sanatoria.

Lindos

This city is the second most important object of the island's tourism. He pleases the eye with a huge number of white snow-white houses, a majestic fortress located on a hill, and winding narrow streets. Behind its walls lie the ruins of the ancient Acropolis, as well as the temple of Athena, which was one of the most revered in ancient Greece. The Acropolis rises on a rock washed by St. Paul's Bay. There is a tradition that it was in this place that the holy apostle descended to the shore, bringing the Christian faith to the local people. The Greeks in his memory built on the shore a chapel bearing his name. Going to Lindos, many tourists stop in the park "7 sources", in which you can run through a tunnel with a cold stream, tasting the healing water.

Rhodes Town

The story of such a unique country as Greece is incredibly rich in events. Rhodes (photo of which is presented in this article) makes it possible to touch it within the capital of this island. Almost all the excursions to Rhodesberute originate in the port, in which, according to the legends, the Colossus of Rhodes once stood . From here you can go to the gates of the so-called Old Town, which is surrounded by serf high walls. In this place is the Fortress of the Knights Hospitaller, well preserved to this day. The structure is so carefully thought out that even a few defenders could repel the attack of hordes of the enemy. A lot of emotions among tourists are visited by the Palace of Magisters, which in the early 20th century was the local municipality. In the preserved building there is an opportunity to inspect objects of everyday life and furniture of those times, beautiful statues located in the courtyard. In Old Rhodes, on Torgovaya Street, there are colorful taverns and souvenir shops, while it is completed by the Ippokratus Square with a decorative fountain and the Suleiman Mosque. An excellent continuation of the tour will be a visit to the hill of Monte Smith, from here a stunning panorama of the New and Old Town opens. In this place is an ancient huge stadium, as well as an ancient theater, in which at one time Cicero learned the oratory. Nearby you can see the ruins of the temples of Aphrodite and Apollo.

Kamiros

Here are the ruins of the acropolis, not inferior in scale to the ancient Pompeii. Most of the buildings date back to the sixth century BC. E. At this place the temple of Athena and water storage tanks are preserved. The city collapsed at the expense of the earthquake, and only after several centuries local peasants could find some burials. This find was an excellent stimulus for excavations and gave an opportunity to open the ancient city to the world.

Fans of outdoor activities will like to visit Santorini. Here you can appreciate the unique architecture of Cyclades, getting acquainted with the rich history of this Greek island. You can also walk through a variety of souvenir shops and have a cup of fragrant coffee at a local cafe.