Rhodes Town Holidays, Greece
Overview
Rhodes Town Holidays
Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and located between Crete and the Near East in the beautiful Aegean ocean. It is known as the Sun Island or Island of Light due to its wonderfully warm climate.
Rhodes is one of the most popular resorts in the Mediterranean due its clear blue water, fabulous sand and shingle beaches, wide variety of entertainment and spectacular archaeological sites.
Holidays in Rhodes Town – explore the Aegean coast
On a Rhodes Town holiday you can relax on the beach, feast on Greek delicacies in the traditional tavernas, view the yachts in the Mandraki harbour and explore the rich history of this ancient locale.
Grand Masters Palace
The Palace of the Grand Master was built in the 14th century by the Knights of Rhodes and was used as a fortress. The original palace was damaged in 1856 but was rebuilt in 1912 and has now been converted into a fascinating museum.
Acropolis of Rhodes
The Acropolis of Rhodes is one of the finest specimens of Hellenic style of architecture and blends in harmoniously with the surrounding environment. The entire Acropolis is yet to be excavated but a number of significant monuments have been discovered by archaeologists, including the spectacular Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus and the majestic Temple of Pythian Apollo.
The Knights Avenue
The Avenue of the Knights is unique. It's a long and steep road lined with palaces from the Ottoman era and the inns of the Knights’ Order. The Hospital of the Knights was restored by the Italians during their occupation and today houses the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, where you can admire the magnificent statue of the Aphrodite of Rhodes from the 1st Century B.C.
A Rhodes Town holiday has everything you could ever dream of and its lovely beaches, fine dining, vibrant nightlife and incredible history, make it an ideal destination. Take a look at the resorts available in Rhodes Town from Direct Holidays now for more on creating your dream holiday.
