Easternmost of the major islands of Greece, Rhodes has multiple attractions in store. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Colossus of Rhodes, a brilliant modern refashioning of an elephantine statue, is a major tourist attraction. Encircled by Gothic walls, the medieval City of Rhodes or Rhodes Old Town is also a fascinating locale with multiple points of significance. This ancient portion of Rhodes is a World Heritage Site with numerous objects of historical value. It is at the same time a historic village and an interesting walking area. Constructed in the 7th century BC, the Ancient Kamiros, an ancient city of Rhodes, is another location which you should never miss out.
Interestingly, it possesses the remains of a progressive civilization which existed 3,000 years before its own construction. To savor the beauty and elegance of ancient architecture, please inspect the two principal monuments on Rhodes island- the Acropolis of Lindos and the Acropolis of Rhodes. Other important tourist spots include the Archeological Museum, Rhodes Post Office and St. Catherine Hospice. Indeed in this antique ambience, love seems to have no bounds and oozes out in novel ways.
To emblazon your trip, visit the renowned theme park of Rhodes, the Water Park, located in the center of Faliraki, the island’s most free resort. During the months of June, July and August, which is the park’s peak season, it is open from 09.30 to 19.00. However, in the low season, which includes the months of May, September and October, it remains open from 09.30 to 18.00. The Water Park offers multiple exciting rides like turbo, free fall and twister. You could, however, enjoy yourself simply by swimming or rafting. The Valley of the Butterflies or Peta Loudhes is another charming tourist spot and from late July to late September it is indeed a sight to behold, since the valley becomes replete with multicolor butterflies.
Rhodes Island also has a bewitching assemblage of ancient castles. Erected at the highest point of the medieval city is Kastello or the Palace of the Grand Master, which is open on all days except Mondays from 08.30 to 15.00. Two well- known exhibitions are held in the ground- floor rooms of this castle- "The city of Rodos from its foundation (408/7 BC) to the Roman period" and "Rodos from the 4th c. AD to its capture by the Turks (1522)". Originally constructed by the Knights of Saint John on three levels, the Kritinia Castle is another fascinating castle of Rhodes. For captivating views of the coastline and the offshore islands like Halki, you have to reach the top of Monolithos Castle, a marvel created by Grand Master d’Abusson just beside the 774 feet high needle- shaped grey rock, Monopetra. Another castle of prominence is the Lindos Castle, as it is the ingress point to the Acropolis and the temple of Athena. The other important castles of Rhodes include the Asklipios Castle, the Feraclos Castle and the Archangelos Castle. Passing through these castles, you may suddenly discover an unknown side of your beloved.
To make your Valentine Vacation at Rhodes a comfortable one, book your hotel in advance. To view hotels by areas, know the rates of the rooms and avail the facility of online booking, please browse through the pages of http://www.greekhotel.com/dodecane/rhodes/home.htm For more information about the fabulous island of Rhodes, log on to Mydearvalentine.
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