| The Greek island of Rhodes is the largest of | | | | and jetskiing. Youngsters will also love the |
| the Dodecanese islands in the Aegean Sea and | | | | waterpark and funfair in the centre of |
| lies just 11 miles off the west coast of | | | | Faliraki. |
| Turkey. Considered to be the sunniest place | | | | |
| in Europe, Rhodes is known as the island of | | | | The resort of Lindos is one of the hottest |
| light due to its subtropical climate and the | | | | places in Rhodes thanks to the shelter it |
| 3000 hours of sun it enjoys every year. | | | | receives from the steep hills which surround |
| | | | it. Lindos village is a national landmark and |
| Tourists embarking upon Rhodes holidays will | | | | a preservation order prevents any major |
| touch down at Rhodes airport in the North. | | | | developments being built and any vehicles |
| Heading from the airport down the east coast | | | | from passing through. This, along with the |
| of Rhodes you will first reach the islands | | | | whitewashed buildings gives Lindos the |
| capital Rhodes town which is a great base | | | | authentic look and feel of a traditional |
| from which to explore the rest of the island. | | | | Greek village. One of the must-see sights in |
| Rhodes town is split in two, the medieval old | | | | Lindos for Rhodes holidays makers is the |
| town and the modern new town. The new town | | | | Lindos Acropolis which sits at the top of the |
| has all the amenities you'd expect of a | | | | hills high above the village. Tourists can |
| modern city whilst the old town is a | | | | catch a donkey ride to the top to take a look |
| labyrinth of cobbled streets full of history. | | | | around the ancient ruins and enjoy the views |
| The entrance to Rhodes harbour is where the | | | | from the summit. Holiday makers visiting |
| colossus statue, one of the Seven Wonders of | | | | Lindos have a choice of three beaches in the |
| the Ancient World, is said to have stood | | | | resort, offering a variety of watersports and |
| before it was destroyed in an earthquake in | | | | a moderate selection of beachside tavernas. |
| 226BC. Holiday makers can still see the | | | | Although not as lively as Faliraki, Lindos |
| plinths at the entrance to the harbour where | | | | still has a good nightlife with a few dozen |
| it is rumoured the sculpture once stood. | | | | bars and clubs that stay open until the early |
| Rhodes town is the heart of the island and | | | | hours. |
| has a wide array of excellent bars, | | | | |
| restaurants and nightclubs. | | | | South of Lindos, Lardos is a quiet resort |
| | | | ideal for families and couples looking for a |
| Futher down the coast, Faliraki is one of the | | | | relaxing week in the sun. Lardos bay has an |
| liveliest resorts on the island and is an | | | | excellent sand and shingle beach which is |
| ideal choice for young holiday makers with | | | | very rarely crowded and is an ideal spot to |
| partying on their mind as there is no | | | | unwind. The majority of the entertainment in |
| shortage of bars and clubs in Faliraki | | | | Lardos is found in the bars and tavernas that |
| catering for all tastes. Faliraki has a long | | | | surround the friendly central square of |
| sandy beach where you will find all sorts of | | | | Lardos village, approximately one mile from |
| watersports including windsurfing, sailing | | | | Lardos bay. |