Map of Rhodos Island

Rhodos Island is situated on geographical longitude 28° from Greenwich and northern latitude 36°, on the southeastern part of the Aegean Sea. Its area is 1398 sq. Km. With a maximum length of 77 km and maximum width of 37 Km, it is the largest island of the Dodecanesse complex.

The island’s limited farmland produces some of the most excellent fruit and vegetables in the Mediterranean.

Rhodos was already inhabited in prehistoric times. The island gradually expanded its influence and became the main commercial link in the Mediterranean sea.

Present-days Rhodos is a medieval / modern amalgam which impresses and fascinates visitors. Its medieval htmlect, fortified behind and impressive wall, merges harmoniously with the refined cosmopolitan air of a modern resort with luxurious hotels, broad avenues with rows of trees and rich commercial stores. It’s fascinating to walk in the medieval town, full of impressive 15th century buildings, stone-paved lanes with arches and vaults, rows of little shops as a modern touch to the medieval picture, offering a surprising variety of commodities.

Rhodos, is indeed the island of Sun, sea and sand, but when the sun goes down, or even fails to appear, it still has much to offer the visitor. Rodos is also the island of culture and diverse civilisations. It’s geographical position in the Mediterranean sea, at the meeting point of three continents, has made it desirable to many throughout its long history.