Rhodes is the largest and most popular island of the Dodecanese. Also known for having 300 days of sunshine per year, Rhodes Island is mostly famous for the romantic Old Town and the amazing beach resorts. The Old Town is among the best-preserved Medieval Towns of Europe, with strong walls, a mythical castle, paved paths and elegant stone mansions. Rhodes Island is geographically located between Karpathos and Kos and it is, along Santorini and Mykonos, among the most popular Greek islands.
Villa Lavanda is a new, spacious and luxurious accommodation with friendly service, offering absolute privacy and beautiful surroundings. A luxury 3 level house with 5 spacious double bedrooms, 2 of them on the lower level with light and windows, with queen size beds and outdoor pool 60 sqm. Villa may comfortably accommodate up to 10 people.
Ancient Ialyssos of Rhodes used to be one of three earliest city-states on Rhodes Island and is located about 10 to 15 km away from the present town of Rhodes on top of a fortified hill. In the 20-th century, under the ruling of Italians, an old Byzantine monastery of the 6th century was rebuilt into a church in order to attract tourists. It comprised four chapels, one dedicated to the Orthodox Christians, one to the Catholics, one to the Knights and one to its old relics. It is worth to drive around the island and explore its magnificent beaches, its impressive sights and picturesque villages. Rhodes predominant element is its medieval architecture and the many interesting monuments scattered around the island. The Old Town of Rhodes is a true gem to walk around, a beautiful relic of the past. The Street of the Knights, the Palace and Hippocrates Square are the main spots of Rhodes Old Town that even by name create great expectations to their visitors.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored.