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Explore The Ancient Wonder Of Greece With Holidays To Rhodes
If you fancy going on an island hopping adventure this summer, you can’t go wrong with Greece. This amazing archipelago combines history, including an impressive 17 UNESCO heritage sites, brilliant weather and breath-taking beaches – making it a holiday hot spot. With so many islands to choose from, here is are our pick of Rhodes holidays that should feature on your holiday:
Rhodes
Rhodes is a great place to begin your Grecian getaway.As one of the most visited location in the Greek Isles, holidays to Rhodes offer plentiful restaurants, bars, clubs and discos, which cater to holidaymakers. Since the island is popular with tourists, it also boasts numerous hotels, villas and resorts that provide modern facilities and numerous amenities. Among its historical attractions are the Acropolis of Lindo, which was only surpassed by the Acropolis of Athens, and the ancient cities of Kamiros and Ialysos. The Old Town of Rhodes is one of the oldest inhabited medieval cities in Europe and is composed of over 200 narrow, winding streets surrounded by ancient walls and gates .
Corfu
Corfu is a great alternative with it’s laid back island life. It can be found just off the West Coast of Greece and is famous for its stunning beaches, lush landscape and magnificent ancient buildings and monuments. If you enjoy shopping, look for stores that specialize in gold jewellery and stalls selling locally made lace and honey. Due to Corfu’s popularity as a popular tourist attraction, holidaymakers will marvel at the array of Greece hotels available on the island, from those specializing in quiet retreats for couples and families, to those with an active nightlife and numerous planned activities.
Athens
To truly take in the Greek experience, a visit to Athens is a must. It holds a large array of ancient monuments and works of art, including the instantly recognizable Parthenon, all you would expect from the capital of Greece. Visitors to the National Archaeological Museum can explore a collection of antiquities from an over-5,000-year time span. Visit the city’s commercial, political and religious centre, the ancient Agora, otherwise known as the marketplace. Visit the the Monastiraki Flea Market for some fantastic clothing, jewellery and souvenirs, or go to the Agora-Athens Central Market for fruits, vegetables, foods and handicrafts.
Whether you begin with holidays to Rhodes, Corfu or Athens, or choose to explore islands that aren’t on our list, there is no doubt that your Greek holiday will be a memorable one full of rich cultural experiences and breath-taking scenery.
The Parthenon Sculptures (Part VI)