With 300 days of sunshine a year, spend all day relaxing by the pool or go on an action-packed, adrenaline-boosting adventure. Hike through valleys filled with butterflies, sunbathe on one of many idyllic sandy beaches, or windsurf through the waves. All this, as around you the astounding history of the island provides a magical, majestic backdrop.
Rhodes, the capital of the Dodecanese, has been luring travelers for decades now with its state-of-the-art 5-star hotels and high-end luxury boutique accommodation, gourmet restaurants and traditional tavernas, relaxed sunset cocktails and all night partying.
The Old Town is likely to be your first port of call. This UNESCO World Heritage town is one of the best preserved mediaeval settlements in the world. Today its protective, imposing walls act as a border between the past and present. In the new town, the cosmopolitan Mandraki, you find imposing Venetian buildings, a marina, and many shops, cafes, and restaurants.
