Rhodes Old Town Greece Vacation Rentals by Holiday.com
There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.The villa comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 1 twin and 1 cots . This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.The villa has 1 bathrooms for your party's use. Air-conditioning keeps the villa cool. Central heating keeps you snug and warm. The villa has television video, dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cassettes, cds, radio. A computer with Internet connection is also available for your use. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming and outgoing calls.
house outside
bedroom 2 with woodenbatari
bedroom1
lounge
Facilities
Property Type:
house
Floor Area:
135 m²(1453 sq. ft.)
Theme:
romantic, family, away from it all, historic, shopping, tourist, activity, once in a lifetime
children welcome, suitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair inaccessible, pets considered, long term renters welcome, non smoking only
Capacity:
bedrooms 2, sleeps a total of 6, king beds 2, sofabed(s) with capacity to sleep 1, cocktail party area with capacity for 19
Note:
wireless
in - and out (local) phone
partly aircondition (bedrooms) hot & cold
central heating
board games
cd
Location
Rhodes is the principal city of the Greek island of Rhodes, in southeastern Aegean Sea and the capital of the Dodecanese prefecture. Its has a population of approximately 80,000. Rhodes has been famous since antiquity as the site of Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The citadel of Rhodes, built by the Hospitalliers, is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe which in 1988 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The City of Rhodes is a popular international tourist destination.
rhodes
The green, fertile island of Rhodes is one of the most developed tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. On its northern tip, the capital, Rhodes Town, lies within impressive medieval fortifications built by the Knights of St John, a military religious order who made it their power base from 1309 to 1522. It was taken by the Ottoman Turks in 1522, hence the proud minarets that punctuate its skyline. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, its cobbled streets are crammed with boutique hotels, rustic tavernas and souvenir shops.
Cruise ships dock in the Commercial Port, just a 5-minute walk from the old town.
Sightseeing
Its a joy to wander through the pedestrian-only, cobbled streets of Rhodes Towns old town, protected by 14th-century fortifications measuring 4km (2.5 miles) in length. The top attraction is the vast 14th-century Palace of the Grand Masters, housing a museum tracing the islands history. To reach it, walk up Ippoton Street, lined with inns, each one representing a different country from where the knights originated. Close by, the 15th-century Knights Hospital houses the Archaeological Museum, while the nearby Byzantine Museum displays religious icons and frescoes in the former cathedral.
Also take a look at the pink 16th-century Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, built when Rhodes was controlled by the Ottomans. A short distance southwest of town, overlooking the sea, the Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes is home to the Temple of Apollo.
Many cruise companies also offer a half-day excursion by bus to Lindos, a whitewashed hillside village crowned by a medieval fortress and an ancient Greek temple.
Highlights
City Walls
Ippoton Street (Street of the Knights)
Palace of the Grand Masters
Knights Hospital
Byzantine Museum
Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent
Acropolis of ancient Rhodes
Lindos
Shopping
The former bazaar area of Sokratous Street in Rhodes old town is the best place to shop for souvenirs, though you will also find some chic gift stores in Lindos. Typical mementoes include Turkish-inspired rugs, ceramics (decorated with a deer, the symbol of Rhodes), leather goods, furs (from Kastoria in northern Greece), and gold and silver jewellery. Local wines, olive oil and sponges are also good buys.
Eating Out
Greek cuisine is based on fresh, seasonal, Mediterranean ingredients, with the abundant use of olive oil. Popular main courses include simply prepared fresh seafood, plus charcoal-grilled meat and hearty stews.
When To Go
The Mediterranean cruise season runs from late April to late October. Peak season in Greece is July to August, when all the main destinations are very hot and very crowded. Try to visit in May/June or September/October/November/December to avoid the crowds and enjoy milder weather.
(source:worldtravelguide)
Many of the outdoor scenes of The Guns of Navarone (starring Gregory Peck, David Niven and Anthony Quinn) and Escape to Athena (starring Roger Moore and Telly Savalas) were filmed on the Island of Rhodes.
rhodes city
The city of Rhodes is situated in the north-east tip of the island and forms a triangle from north to south. It is the smallest municipality of the island in terms of land area and the largest in population. It borders with the Aegean Sea in the north, the east and the west and with the municipalities of Ialysos and Kallithea in the south.The island of Rhodes is at a crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This has given the city and the island many different identities, cultures, architectures, and languages over it long history. Its position in major sea routes has given Rhodes a very rich history. The island has been inhabitated since about 4000 BC (Neolithic Period).Both city and island population continue to grow contrary to national levels the city has an official population of 54,000, but the actual population is estimated between 75 and 80,000. This is caused by many permanent residents of the city registering in their place of birth during the census. Thus the citys total population, as counted by the census, is less than the number of people actually residing in the city. Currently it is estimated that 80,000 people reside permanently in the city although last census showed only 54,000. This issue is criticized by the city mayors as permanent population burden the municipality with costs that can not be justified by the official numbers.The road network of the city is gradually becoming insufficient as the car fleet expands at a rate of 5,500 per year thus making both traffic and parking an increasing concern for the city officials, especially during the high-season (about 70,000 cars move from/to the center per day). The Medieval Town closes for vehicles during the summer so all the traffic gathers outside the walls and towards the modern city center which has mainly narrow and one-way streets. Finding a parking space is difficult and moreover it is under a fee. Direction signings on the streets are sufficient. From the south end of the city begins the E-95, the national road that connects the city with Lindos.
Major airport is rho 20 km away.
Port of mandraki is 0,8 km away.
Car use is not necessary.
Shuttle service is available.
Public transportation is available.
Outdoor Activities
Type of Area:
beach, ocean, town, summer location, mountain, winter location, city center, village, rural, tropical, community, seasonal, annual event(s), nude beach
soccer stadium, sports stadium, festival, theme park, convention, cultural event
Rental Rates
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fireplace for cozy winter evenings and the library with international books
sport
Close to the house you will find a beach, swimming, sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, tennis, a sports center, scuba diving, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas.
excursions
Jet Ski,water fun park,casino, anything to do with water sports
lindos acropolis,valley of the butterfly,kamiros,7 springs,monte smith,kalithea thermal bath
