Facts and Special Points of Interst about the Island

• WEATHER: The island has an ideal winter climate and holds the European Sunshine Record with an average of 330 sunny days per year, and temperatures ranging from 11 to 23 °C from November to March.

• LOCATION: Staying in Rodos Town you have a vast variety of destinations on offer.

• PEOPLE: Rodians by their nature are hospitable and friendly. During the season is easier to get closer to the local population.

• NATURE: (The Municipal Park of Rodos, Rodini Park, The Valley of Butterflies, Seven Springs, Fasouli Spring, Profitis Ilias, The biotope at Apolakia dam). Walking in Rhodes in winter is an enjoyable experience. Choose a clear, sunny day and take any of the routes as suggested by the Greek National Tourist Organization. Walkers will be amazed by the wealth of flora.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

• Medieval City of Rodos (A monument characterized by UNESCO as a monument of World Cultural Heritage)

• Archeological Sites (Acropolis of Rodos & Ancient Stadium, Ialysos & Filerimos, Lindos, Kamiros)

• Museums & Exhibitions (There are 10 exhibitions and museums open all year, and cover a variety of subjects from the history and life of the Island.

• Castles (Palace of the Grand Masters, Lindos, Monolithos, Kritinia, Asklipios, Archangelos, Feraklos.) As a result of intense pirate activity in the 7th to 9th century AD and the activities of the Knights of St. John, the Island has a remarkable number of castles and fortresses of which many survive.

• THE PLAYBOY CASINO: The only Playboy Casino in the World, just 200m from Plaza Hotel.

• FESTIVALS: Visitors in Rhodos between November and March have the opportunity to attend many festivals and national celebrations.

• SHOPPING: In addition to being a world famous holiday destination, Rodos is also internationally renowned as an exciting shoppers’ paradise.

• FOOD & DRINK: The Rodian Cuisine! A manifest of local meats and fisc, fresh vegetables, pure olive oil and imagination. Lesson on Rodian Cuisine are on free offer on a weekly basis. In addition Rodos offers a vast variety of alternatives o satisfy every taste.
  

• WINERY: Rodos has a 2400 year tradition in winery. You can taste the local wine and even visit the CAIR and   EMERY wineries to experience and learn Rodian wine.
  

• ENTERTAINMENT– Cinemas, Variety of Theatre performances. Experience for yourself why they say that Greeks are in love with night entertainment,  and visit night clubs with Greek and International Music.

• RECREATION –  Free curses are available on Painting, Traditional Pottery, Sculpture and Rodian Cuisine as well as free performances on Folkdances and the life in Rodos and its traditions

• SPORTS – Rodos has a great variety of sports facilities to offer like Golf, Tennis, Sailing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Hunting, Horse Riding, Hiking, Football, Billiards, ...etc. Scheduled sports events include the European Boxing Championship (DEC) and the 5th International Cycling Tour of Rodos (FEB)...etc.

• LIBRARIES & CULTURAL CENTER - Many exist on the Island. In particular interest is attracted to the wide range of cultural activities that are organized by the Associations of foreign nationals who live in Rodos, under the general title EUROPA CLUB. In addition events are organized for people of the 3rd AGE, with the collaboration of local 3rd age clubs and organizations.

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Pilgrimage of the Medieval Walled Town of Rhodes
This program is a checklist of places and events
that leads visitors to a journey through time and
bring them closer to the myths and history
of the Medieval Town Walled Town.

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The material is helpful in designing holidays and packages for Rhodes all year round.
(Provided by Rhodos Tourism Promotional Organization.)