What to see in Rhodes, itinerary including the main places of interest on the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago, where the famous Colossus was once present.
Tourist information
Favorite holiday destination among those who visit the south-eastern part of Greece, the island of Rhodes is located in the Aegean Sea, between Turkey, the island of Crete, the Greek archipelago of the Cyclades and the island of Samos .
From the historical point of view, this island is famous for the Colossus of Rhodes, a statue depicting the god Helios that was in the port until the third century BC, considered one of the seven wonders of the world for its grandeur.
After the conquest of Rhodes by the Arabs, the statue was taken away divided into blocks and sold to a Jew from Emesa, whose traces were lost.
What see
Interesting is the medieval city, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Also worth visiting is the Water Park, which is the largest European water park.
The most beautiful beaches of Rhodes include that of Agios Pavlos of Lindos, and that of Tsambika, a long sandy beach dominated by the promontory where the monastery of the same name is located.
In addition to these, those on the Prassonissi peninsula are recommended, an area well preserved from a naturalistic point of view, which is an ideal place to practice surfing.
The beaches of Rhodes are therefore very varied and with different panoramas, all washed by crystal clear sea which, along the south-west coast, is famous for its intense blue color and the rocks naturally sculpted by bad weather, there are also small ponds of water salt.
