Cheap Holidays to Rhodes | Soak up the sun and history on Greece Island

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Cheap Holidays to Rhodes | Soak up the sun and history on Greece Island Famous worldwide for its Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the medieval town, Rhodes is the largest Dodecanese Island of Greece. Steeped in history and lapped by the Mediterranean, Rhodes is a wonderful holiday destination. The azure blue sea waters, medieval walls, cobbled streets, and beachside villages offer a rich mix of history and tranquility. Indeed, Rhodes is the most popular holiday destination of Greece with diverse activities to indulge on a holiday. The Rhodes city in the north and the Lindos in the south are vibrant cities with ancient remains. Covered largely by the pine and cypress, Rhodes is also known as the emerald isle of Greece. Above all, the year-round sunny and friendly climate makes it a popular choice with many to go on Cheap Holidays to Rhodes. Palace of the Grand Master Known as Kastello, the Palace of the Grand Master of Knights is a prominent attraction in the city of Rhodes. In fact, a recent study revealed that the Temple of Sun God Helios lies exactly under this palace. Built-in the 7th century, many rooms on the first floor of the palace was damaged due to an explosion in 1856. Later, Italian architect Vittorio Mesturino restored the damaged rooms. And the king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III also used this palace as his residence. Housing a museum, today this palace lures millions of visitors on Holidays to Rhodes. Prasonisi – an Island in winters and Peninsula in Summers Located at 92 km from Rhodes city and about 40 km from Lindos, Prasonisi is a wonderful holiday destination popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing. In fact, Prasonisi turns into a peninsula when the water levels are high in winters and becomes an island in summers, when the waters are low. And also it is nesting home of protected Caretta caretta turtles. It might be rare these days to see them, but the stringent protective measures are improving the conditions to bring back the tranquility on the island. Lindos Acropolis The Lindos Acropolis is a treasure trove of ancient remnants. In fact, one can find the traces of over 5000 years of history at this site. Visit this place to have a glimpse at the most ancient structures still looking out with grace on Rhodes Holidays. Here, one can find 300 BC Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, Propylaea of a 4th century BC Sanctuary, and also the 200 BC Hellenistic stoa. Above all, the exquisite sights of the sea from the top of Acropolis give pictureperfect captures to take back home as memories. Interesting Facts The code of maritime law was first developed here on the island of Rhodes. In fact, this code of law still plays a major role in understanding the sea even today. And also, the Acropolis of


Lindos is the most visited site in Greece. Apart from this, the well-known symbol of Nike is adopted from the Greek Goddess. Immerse in kite surfing and windsurfing on Cheap Holidays to Rhodes. Choose Book It Now for wonderful offers to explore the island in the budget. Call us and save huge +44 203 883 8239.


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