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Rhodes Town:
In the most picturesque of the three ports of the city, the yacht harbor of Mandraki; we are welcomed by two bronze deer, which have become the modern emblem of the town. Nearby on the mole sits the lighthouse tower of St. Nicholas, and the three old windmills. The impressive walls of the Medieval Town and the numerous monumental buildings that surround Mandraki add to its majestic air – among others the New Market, the Archbishops Palace, the Annunciation church, the Central Post Office, Town hall, Theatre and Government House (Italian building). At the north end of the town, and the most northern point of the island, stands the Institute of Marine Biology (Aquarium).
Today, Rhodes has to offer an enormous variety of colors and forms, activities and sightseeing. It’s marvelous beaches, big modern buildings, picturesque neighborhoods and imposing medieval edifices are all swamped in greenery - in the town itself the streets are lined with trees. Vegetation even grows up as far as the walls of the castle, and the numerous palm trees hint at the tropical.
For many, the best approach to Rhodes is from the sea, from which the Medieval City towering over the harbor can be seen, with its impressive walls, towers, bastions and battlements, and behind it, the domes and minarets of Turkish mosques, which had been build after the Turks invaded and took over the island in 1522 from the Knights.
Old Town:
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes is a palace in the town of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. The palace was built in the 14th century by the Knights of Rhodes (now officially known as the Sovereign Military Hospitalliers Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta), who occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1522. After the island was captured by the Ottoman Empire, the palace was used as a fortress.
Boat Trips:
Schedules vary from time of Season.
Please contact us for information on trips to Symi, Turkey or other destinations.
Afandou Golf:
An 18-hole ( par 73) course located by the Afandou Beach.
For more information: www.afandougolfcourse.com
Scuba Diving:
There are 3 major scuba diving schools located in Rhodes. All are certified by PADI and instructors are trained professionals. All boats are located at Mandraki Harbor or if scheduled, they can accommodate guests in the Lindos Bay area. |