Holidays in Rhodes, Greece

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