The Island of Rhodes is the one of the sunniest places in Europe; it averages 300 days of sunshine per year. The fourth largest island in Greece - Rhodes - occupied by Italy until only 56 years ago, it is now "occupied" by thousands of enthralled international visitors.
The old city is the medieval city of Rhodes, surrounded by a high defensive wall. It is one of the few medieval cities still inhabited in its largest part, excluding its museums, of course.
Just a short distance from the Old Town, The New Town awaits your exploration. This is where the beaches lie, and where the Rhodes hotels, shops, restaurants, discotheques, and even a casino, are packed together to create a lively ambience. A walk in Rodini Park is a must. This park is perhaps the first landscaped park in the world. It is a couple of kilometers away from the Old Town, and one can see part of the ancient aqueduct system of Rhodes within it.
No visit of Rhodes is complete without visiting Lindos. You'll find Lindos at a distance of 55 kilometers from Rhodes town, on the eastern side of the island. Built in the 12th Century B.C., it is now a top-class resort, with a fine sandy beach and a tiny lagoon, which reflects the whitewashed houses and the Lindos Acropolis above. The village contains many houses dating from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, which are known as "the houses of the captains". Their architecture and decoration are unique in the Greek world.
