5 Captivating Attractions in Rhodes
When contemplating on where to go on holiday what pops into your mind? How do you imagine your perfect holiday? What factors make up the ideal destination for you? Is it the sea, the destination’s culture, its history? Rhodes is the perfect holiday destination for all! If you are a beach buff but also love touring while visiting all the sights and experiencing a place ‘hands-on’ then Rhodes is for you! You are bound to be captivated by its magnificence! With its matchless fusion of atmosphere, history, culture and excitement of a cosmopolitan tourist resort, Rhodes is undeniably one of the hottest holiday destinations of our time! Rhodes offers plenty of activities for both children and adults to satisfy even the most demanding travellers.
So, what are you waiting for? Time to check out the top sites, pack your bags and off you go!
The island’s walled Old Town is the most well-preserved medieval town in existence today. Its charming atmosphere and setting captivate everyone who are transported back to a time where Knights paced the land, and the Byzantines ruled the island. The town’s cobble-stoned alleys invite all visitors to explore and seek its hidden treasures.
The Acropolis of Lindos is a must-see! Its seductive combination of Byzantine and Doric architecture captivates all visitors as they look upon the ancient Acropolis and get a glimpse of its past greatness. On-site you will also find other impressive ancient ruins like the Hellenistic Stoa and Saint John’s Church decorated with elaborate frescoes. The Temple of Athena is also a sight for sore eyes built in the 4th century and still standing. This impressive structure symbolises past civilisations’ adoration towards the goddess.
Mandraki Harbour is the core of the city, as it was once the military port which symbolised the entrance to the island. Today the ancient port is decorated with luxury yachts, cruise ships and other extravagant ships and boats adding to the site charm and scenery.
The entrance of the port is decorated by two statues of deer, one female and one male. In Greek, the deer are referred to as elafos and elafina. The statues are the island’s symbol, which stand on tall, stoned columns where once stood the Colossus of Rhodes. The ancient statues were built by the Italians during their rule on the island. During the Italian rule, they brought deer with them to kill the snakes that overflowed the island.
The lovely and colourful Rodini Park is a fascinating site to visit and meet the famed Rhodian deer, vibrant peacocks living in their natural habitat as well as the island’s unique flora and fauna.
Without a single doubt, Rhodes Island offers its tourists a unique holiday experience. The Greek island overflows with sights to visit, beaches to laze on and tours to set off on! No matter what you crave for when holidaying on the island, Rhodes Island will surely offer it in abundance! Enjoy your holiday at Amada Colossos Resort!