RHODES
Globally recognizable. Cosmopolitan and traditional. Timeless and contemporary. Spectacular and simple, the only sure thing is that it will fascinate you. Its history is long and its sights innumerable. Rhodes is an island favored by nature and its geographical position. It is the crossroad of three continents and is connected to all world destinations. It entered the map of the tourism industry dynamically in the 1960s and since then remains one of the most important tourist centers in Europe. It is a safe destination as it has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe. This combined with its natural beauty, its beneficial climate, its rich cultural heritage and its hospitable inhabitants, make it ideal for buying a home.
✓ The Medieval city of Rhodes, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
✓ The palace of the Grand Master or Castello.
✓ The aquarium, at the northernmost point of the island.
✓ Filerimos hill.
✓ The thermal springs of Kallithea.
✓ The castle, the church and the folklore-ecclesiastical museum of the village of Asklepieion.
✓ Prasonisi, the southernmost tip of the island.
✓ The Acropolis of Lindos.
✓ The Valley of the Butterflies.
It has the 3rd busiest airport in Greece. It operates throughout the year and is located 16km southwest of Rhodes town.
It has 3 ports and 1 marina. The island of Rhodes has daily ferry connections with Piraeus and the rest of the Dodecanese.
The area of the center is served by the Municipal Transport Company "RODA". For long journeys "KTEL RHODES" is used. The city has a fleet of about 400 taxis which cover urban and intercity routes.
Rhodes has several consulates from countries such as Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom and many more.
Rhodes has a Mediterranean climate with sunshine most days of the year. July is the hottest month with an average temperature of 26 °C while January is the coldest month at 12 °C. The rain month is December with an average rainfall of 141 mm.
