PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR THE RHODES DAILY SCHEDULE

Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος) is an island in the Aegean Sea. The largest of the Dodecanese Islands in the Aegean Sea, it is the easternmost island of Greece, not including the island of Meis. Rhodes is also the administrative center of the same name. Rhodes ; It is 18 km (11 miles) from the Bozburun Peninsula, the closest point to the Turkish coast. The island's 2004 population was 130,000, of which 55,000 live in the city of Rhodes. The city of Rhodes is the center of the Greek administrative region of the Dodecanese Islands (Δωδεκάνησα, Dodekanisa) and the province of Rhodes (nomos), which includes the islands of Sömbeki, Herke, Ileki and Meis.

The Statue of Rhodes (Kolossos), considered one of the seven wonders of the world, was built in 280 BC by the Dorians at the entrance to the port of Rhodes. The castle and medieval quarter of the city of Rhodes, built by the Knights Templar, are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. On the island, there is also a Turkish minority of 3,500 people concentrated in the area between Rhodes Diagoras International Airport and the city of Rhodes. Its interior is forested and Pinus brutia trees, also called Turkish pines, are covered with Turkish pines. The island's flora and fauna is generally considered to be more reminiscent of the western coast of Turkey than the rest of Greece. The most important settlement outside Rhodes at the northern tip of the island is Lindos on the southeast coast.

Products Unique to Rhodes: In Rhodes: You can find Silver Embroidery, Ceramics, Hand-Woven Carpets, Handicrafts, Local Products such as Wine, Ouzo, Olive Oil, Honey in the authentic stores in the region called "Old City".

Places to Visit

SEVEN SPRINGS – A beautiful beach and beach
LINDOS - Ancient Greek acropolis.
KALITHEA – a famous spa center built by the Italians
TSAMBIKA - It is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island.
FALIRAKİ - It is the water sports center of the east coast and one of the most beautiful beaches.
FILERIMOS – There are remains of Byzantine monasteries in the old town.
PETALOUDES – Butterfly valley (closed to visitors in certain parts of the year)
KAMIROS- It is the region where the ancient city ruins are found.
MONTESMITH – Bird's eye view It is a region where the coasts of Rhodes and Turkey can be watched.