One of the most exciting tourist destinations is the Rhodos Island - an island in Greece and located in the Aegean Sea. Historically, it has been renowned for the Colossus of Rhodos, known to be one of the Seven Wonders in the Ancient World. This island has a history of 2400 years behind it, there is so much to see and experience in Rhodos, that a travel to Rhodos becomes a tourist's delight from all aspects - be it abundance of natural beauty or variety of landscapes to a shopper's paradise and a gourmet's delight.
The best way to travel to Rhodos is by air. The city has 3 airports but only 1 is open for public use. The Diagoras Airport is the main exit/entrance point for both tourists and locals and is located 14 km to the southwest of the city in Paradisi. There are arteries of roads running across through the old town and along the 220 km coastline and a comfortable motorway available to tour buses or cars and two wheelers.
The island is dotted with small beaches and resorts just outside of the city of Rhodos, that offer travelers exciting options of boarding and lodging at affordable prices. Apart from this there are many hotels like Best Western Plaza, Hotel Lydia, Atlantis city Hotel, hotel Semiramis etc. to name a few, in and around the Rhodos town with all the modern facilities and impeccable hospitality. The advantage of getting accommodation in the Rhodos town is its proximity to a number of sights within easy walking distance and to restaurants and nightlife. Also, the harbor and bus stations are easily accessible to venture out to areas of interest like the Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Paradisi, etc. The Historical sites on this island are the Acropolis of Rhodos, the Acropolis of Lindos, the Temple of Apollo, Rhodos Old Town, the Governor's Palace, the Archeological Museum, the ruins of the castle of Monolithos, and Rhodos Footbridge.
The island of Rhodos with its rich cultural history and its traditional produce is a shopper's paradise. The markets of Rhodos are dotted with little souvenir shops marketing the local crafts. The inhabitants of Rhodos have a deep tradition in jewelry making, carpets, ceramics, and embroidery works. There are also innumerable elegant boutiques offering an excellent selection of top brands, jewelry shops with famous brands and a great variety of luxury watches. The local wines and other traditional drinks such as ouzo, the traditional sweets €melekounia€ and Rhodian honey are to die for and make beautiful presents for your beloved ones back home when you travel to Rhodos. The local cuisine is an amalgamation of elements from the three continents that surround the island. Thus it incorporates the Asian, African and European elements and Mediterranean to recreate a very distinct local character.
The enviable coastline offers a myriad adventure sports from scuba diving to parasailing and cruising. The sun kissed beaches, with their unique diversity, have made Rhodos awarded with the €Blue Flags of Europe€ title for their safety and organization. There is also an amazing aquarium and a water park to attract children and grown ups alike to enjoy and experience an unforgettable trip. Thus travel to Rhodos makes for an unforgettable experience.
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