Splendid bays awarded the FEE Blue Flag but also thermal baths, castles and fortresses and the suggestive Valley of the Butterflies
The largest island in the Dodecanese is Rhodes, famous for being the island of Greece where the sun shines 300 days a year. Rhodes has been known since ancient times as “Roses Island"AND"Butterfly Island"Due to the amount of flowers and butterflies that flooded its hills, the Island of Rhodes, as the myth says, was born from the love of Helios, the sun godAnd with of the nymph rolled, daughter of Poseidon. It was, therefore, no coincidence that for so many centuries the Sun god was venerated in Rhodes nor that this veneration gave rise to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus of rhodes, dedicated to him.
Rhodes is famous for the beauty of its beaches and its crystal clear waters: well 31 beaches of the island are awarded with the Blue flag of the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) for water quality, coastal quality, services and safety measures, environmental education.
The eastern coast is a continuous alternation of bays located between the rocks: quality, with beaches equipped with hammocks and umbrellas and several restaurants, pizzerias and bars to cool off, Faliraki with transparent waters and sandy beaches; Kalathos e Kiotari for those who love to experience nature in total relaxation; Lindos, one of the most evocative places in the Aegean, about 50 km from Rhodes, with its white houses, the narrow streets of the town and the ancient acropolis at the top of the steep cliff; the entrance Anthony quinn surrounded by pine forests and the Ladikò bay formed by rocks and sand.
The sucker is located at the southern tip of the island of Rhodes. Cabo Prasonisi, frequented by windsurfing lovers. The sandy beach between the two bays is partially submerged by water during high tide, a spectacle not to be missed where the strip of land seems to separate two different seas with its countless waves that come to the shore from the east and from the west.
Returning north towards the city of Rhodes from the western coast more exposed to the wind blowing from the northwest, are the beaches of Apolaquia, those of monoliths, Kamiros where it is also possible to visit the remains of the ancient city with its acropolis, Creamy e trianda.
For those who want to stroll around the island of Rhodes by car, motorcycle, moped or bicycle and not just sunbathe, there are particular and extraordinary places: the exotic bay of The quality with the thermal baths; the pottery and weaving workshops of Archangelos; Petals, the famous butterfly valley, an earthly paradise surrounded by vegetation with canals and colorful flowers; Epta Pigs, the valley whose name means seven fountains, a very green oasis with cool waterways and a charming restaurant. The impressive view of the castle should not be missed. criticism y monoliths, with the contrast between the almost electric blue of the sea and the emerald green of the surrounding vegetation. One last look also at the traditions of the island: the small town of Mesanagros, with the old and unique one-room houses, and the town of Embonas, famous for wine and souma production, a grape distillate similar to our grappa. It is a great place to take a break and enjoy local specialties, especially grilled meats to accompany your wine.
