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Holidays in Rhodes

Lindos village has been known since antiquity. Today it’s still going strong and lies 15 kilometres to the east. There, you can enjoy the view of the white houses clinging on to the rock of the Acropolis with their gardens strewn with nodding bougainvillea in their various shades of red and white.

“Prosonisi”, at 25 kilometeres to the west, is a surfer’s paradise.

During your vacation in Rhodes, you can also visit the traditional village of Asklipeio, situated about 4 kilometres away, which has a church with well-preserved icons dating back to 1677. These icons show the Apocalypse of John, constituting unique iconography in the Eastern Orthodox church and covering one quadrant of the church.

Rhodes town itself with its Knights’ castle lies 60 kilometres away. There you can visit Rhodes museum which holds the old Knights’ hospitaller of Rhodes. Very close to this is the Grand Magister’s palace, an imposing castle in superb condition, which will take the visitor back to those far off times. This is a feast for the eyes and a definite must for the visitor. Afterwards you can take a stroll around the old town, picking up the odd gift on your way. You’re certain to be impressed. Before leaving Rhodes town, don’t forget to pay a visit to the Ancient Stadium, the Acropolis of Rhodes, with its temple of Apollo nearby. Also, you can’t miss the spectacular sunset as it makes its slow plunge into shimmering sea, and beyond you’ll make out the nearby islands of Halki and Symi, as well as the Turkish coastline.

Other must-see places during your holidays in Rhodes:

Valley of the Butterflies can be found near the village of Kalamonas, Municipality of Pataloudes, which is 25 kilometres from Rhodes town. This small valley, along the length of which runs the river Pelekanos, is, as the name suggests, brimming with butterflies flitting amongst a riot of flowers, pines, planes, fig trees and babbling brooks! Spring is the time when the valley is showing itself off in all its finery! The ravine’s steep sides have over the centuries chiseled out numerous small waterfalls along the length of the valley.

The Seven Springs flow out of the earth, creating a small brook with ice-cold water leading to a tunnel in the mountain. Many fearless visitors have braved the fifteen-minute passage through this tunnel.

For those who enjoy the experience of the cloister, situated 10 kilometres north of Horizon Line, between Asklipeio and Laerma, is Tharri monastery. The monastery can be reached either by car or on foot. The walk from Asklipeio to Tharri takes in verdant vegetation and streams along the way which linger long in the visitor’s memory.

So, do not hesitate! Book at Horizon Line Villas for your vacations in Rhodes and explore the beauties of the island.