GREEK ITINERARIES
RHODES MAIN PORT: Rhodes
• The acropolis of Lindos offers great views of the Mediterranean Sea.
BEST BEACHES: • Anthony Quinn bay, beautiful deep water, a rocky beach, a lovely setting. • Lindos beach, sandy, very popular, lovely setting that overlooks the village and acropolis. • Mavros Kavos beach is difficult to reach by land, it has beautiful light sand and clear waters, a great choice for those
• Filerimos Monastery, on the top of the evergreen hill above the village of Ialysos. • The Valley of the butterflies is an example of the island’s natural beauty. The valley is a unique natural park where thousands of colourful butterflies appear between June and September. • The Acropolis of Rhodes, located on the hill of Monte Smith on the west side of Rhodes Town.
looking for seclusion. • The long sandy beach of Tsambika with its shallow turquoise
THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF RHODES
waters sports on the imposing rock where it stands the miraculous Monastery of Tsambika, it is a long climb to reach it but many women claim to have become pregnant after a visit. TOWNS/VILLAGES: • Lindos is a traditional village with white sugar-cube houses set around a tranquil bay with golden sand and shallow water, ideal for water sports. • The old town of Rhodes will take you back in time to the era of the Knights of St John, the entire walled city is like walking around a museum. OF INTEREST: • The Medieval town of Rhodes is a living monument, built by the Knights of St. John about six centuries ago. The
KOS MAIN PORT: Kos
imposing castle with the Gran Magister’s Palace, boasting some amazing mosaics, the museum, where the hospital of
BEST BEACHES:
the Knights used to be, the mosques, the wide pedestrian
• Magic beach in Kamari bay is a sandy, family friendly beach
streets, the fountains and the innumerable shops and taverns within the massive walls.
with a water park. • Paradise beach, also located in Kamari bay is a highly recommended sandy beach.
LINDOS. RHODES ISLAND
TOWNS/VILLAGES: • Kos town has a beautiful old town, ideal for an evening stroll, it has some wonderful fish taverns and beach bars. • Zia is a beautiful mountainous village in the centre of the island offering amazing views, ideal for a short walk before dinner. OF INTEREST: • Askepieion archaeological site, originally a healing centre, was built to honour the god of health and medicine, Asklepios, after the death of the famous ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. • A walk-through Kos town where you get to see ancient buildings with stunning mosaic floors, Christian Churches next to Ottoman Mosques, Medieval fortifications, Roman Thermal baths and all intertwined with the daily life of a thriving modern town.
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