The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes is one of the famous Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was built between the years 292 and 280 BC, to commemorate the successful outcome of the war against the troops of Demetrios Poliorcetes (The Besieger), one of the epigones (epigoni) of Alexander the Great. It was built by Charis…
Kalimera
Kalimera means good morning. But thats not all. It means a new day has begun, a day full of sun, sea, joy, happiness, a day full of hope. A day that follows a magical, musical night and leads to something even more promising.
A new beginning, a chance to meet new friends, experience new tastes, discover an ancient civilization and live your dreams. As the Greek warm, morning light takes over, inspiration, inner peace and love, are only a grasp away.
Good morning is always said with a smile and heartfelt hospitality. For us Greeks, kalimera is more than a word, its a way of life.
Discovering Rhodes
Rhodes stunning beaches, shimmering blue seas and long hot summers attract thousands of holiday-makers each year, but there’s more to this fascinating island than lying by the East Mediterranean. Steeped in natural beauty and full of attractions and personality. Rhodes will appeal to partygoers but also to the amateur archaeologists looking to discover their own part of Ancient Greece. But most of all Rhodes offer its best to the couples and families seeking for a relaxed and secure place to spend their holidays.
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The Greek Orthodox Easter
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The Knights of Rhodes
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Lindos: Getting around
Lindos swarms with tourists in the summer months, all thronging to see this most picturesque of Rhodian villages. Lindos is set into a hillside and is flanked by several wonderful ...
Rhodes guide (part II)
The town of Rhodos is located at the most northern point of the island. Mandraki is the town's old seaport, now mainly used as marina. In its entrance, you can ...
A short Rhodes guide (I)
Rhodes (also Rodos or Rhodos - Ρόδος in Greek - more about the name) is the largest island of the Dodecanese and the fourth largest in Greece. Let's start this ...
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Greece is Second Top Holiday Country for TUI Group Travelers in 2018 - GTP Headlines
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Greece is TUI Group's second destination of choice for Europeans, after Spain, according to the holiday bookings made through the travel giant this year.Weather Update: We currently have Fair and 26 degrees Celsius. Winds West at 16 kph. Checked on June 21, 2018 at 12:00PM.
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