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As soon as you shall visit Rhodes you will realize the reason why this island is said to be so fascinating. The cosmopolitan lifestyle, the ceaseless entertainment, the naturally beautiful sightseeing, the historical and archaeological monuments, the perfect tourist substructure for vacations or business needs, the unique climate and the hospitable inhabitants create an atmosphere that shall definitely win you over.
If you visit Rhodes by boat, upon entering the port of the city of Rhodes, you will admire the seaside walls and entrances of the old city, the three well-maintained windmills as well as the two famous statues of deers welcoming you from the spot where the Colossus of Rhodes was said to have been standing. If you visit the island by airplane you will land at the airport Diagoras, which is located at a distance of 15 km from the capital, at the seaside and verdant region that lies between the villages Kremasti and Paradissi.
If you are interested in the various sightseeing of the island, at the city of Rhodes you should visit the old city, a monument of the medieval era that comprises of the imposing master's palace, the clock tower, the stone-paved road of the knights, churches, mosques and many other sites. The stadium and the theater, the acropolis of Rhodes on Monte Smith hill and the aquarium at the city of Rhodes are to be admired as well. Furthermore, the monastery of Panagia Tsambika at Archagelos, the acropolis of ancient Ialyssos with the hill of the Calvary and the monastery at Filerimos, the acropolis of ancient Lindos and the sanctuary of Athina at Lindos, the archaeological site of Kamiros at Salakos and the verdant valley with the butterflies at Theologos are definitely worth seeing.
As far as swimming and sunbathing are concerned, the island of Rhodes is regarded as the ideal summer resort. At the city of Rhodes, a beautiful sandy beach with water sports equipment awaits you at the aquarium. At Archagelos you should visit the organized coasts of Tsambika and Stegna. At Ixia, the organized and extended beach of Ialyssos, not to mention at Faliraki, the 5km sandy coast, are the most popular beaches of Rhodes. The various beaches and gulfs at Lindos shall impress you, while the small gulf and the rocky coast at Kallithea are unique. Finally, at the regions Afandou, Kolymbia, Ladiko, Prassonissi, Kiotari, Koskinou, Kremasti, Skala Kamirou, you will find superb coastal sites.
If you are seeking for unparalleled entertainment, Rhodes shall definitely leave you satisfied. At the city of Rhodes, the center where various cultural events often take place, you will find innumerable shops, cinemas, theaters, fast foods, taverns, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, clubs, live music halls and various other entertainment centers. In addition, the regions Faliraki, Ialyssos, Ixia and Lindos are also organized and therefore much frequented, while at the scenic villages of the island you will find picturesque coffee shops and taverns with traditional delicacies.
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