Sailing Holidays in Rhodes, Dodecanese

Sailing Holidays in Rhodes

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in Greece and one of the largest in the Aegean sea. Locals call Rhodes the “Rose of the Aegean”. It surely deserves its name as it is one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Rhodes has the oldest tourist history and is famous all over the world.

Rhodes town is divided into the new and old town divided by a big medieval wall. The beauty of Rhodes town is its old town with the medieval castles, houses and streets. At the entrance of the Mandraki harbor port the famous columns with the deers stand at the place where it was believed that the colossus of Rhodes stood.

At the port the visitor will also find the circular Market along with the Cafes at the seafront and further on the Art Deco buildings of the Metropolis from the time of the Italian occupation.

The ancient city of Lindos is another of the main attractions of the island. With its bright green hills, rich green valleys and uninterrupted line of golden beaches, Rhodes is truly a blessed place.

In addition to the excellent facilities for tourism, the island’s special blend of the cosmopolitan with the traditional as well as the numerous cultural and archaeological sites, you’ve got the perfect holiday destination.