One of the most beautiful islands in Greece is Rhodes. Because of her natural beauties, her
historical monuments and the
exceptional tourist infrastructure, she is one of the leading summer destinations.
When the gods of Olympus won the battle against the legendary Giants, Zeus decided to share the ground. However, at the time of the division god Sun, Helios, was absent. So he remained without his own ground. As fair head, Zeus promised that he would give him the first piece of land that would emerge from the sea. At the moment of gorgeous island, Rhodes, peeped out of the waters. The sun fell in love and since then to make her distinguish, blazes down on the island with his beams.
According to the
mythology, this is the explanation that Rhodes is the island with the biggest sunlight.
Rhodes, the biggest island of the Dodecanese, is particularly encouraged by nature. Apart from her memorable natural beauties, the island is also found in a preferential geographic place (in the south-eastern side of the Aegean and opposite from the coasts of Mikra Asia) that contributed in the economic and cultural growth of the island in each
historical period. Also in the past, that was the cause of battles among motley civilizations from East and West.
While touring the island every visitor is impressed by its beauties. The Medieval city with the brilliant buildings, bequests of Italian possession, characterize the city of Rhodes. The out of city monuments that are also very important and belong to different historical
periods, gain the admiration of visitors. The sources of Kalithea, the antiqueties of Ialyssos, Monte Smith, Kamiros, The Acropolis of Lindos and her mansions, all reveal aspects of the islands past.
And naturally the long sandy beaches and the dark blue waters of Aegean Sea will accompany your walks. Also the pinewoods of the vineyards that color your travel to the country, will give you many sweet memories.
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And naturally the long sandy beaches and the dark blue waters of Aegean Sea will accompany your walks. Also, the pinewoods or the vineyards that coulour your travel to the country, will give you many sweet memories.
Nowadays, Rhodes exploiting this important past has evolved to a cosmopolitan resort of international fame. Luxurious hotels, restaurants and shops of all kinds, satisfy all sorts of taste.
The island is also famous for the night life. The famous Casino of Rhodes, and the high standard clubs and bars hold the first place.