Epiphany Celebrations

On the 6th of January of each year we celebrate in Greece the holy day of the Epiphany1 (also called Theofania in Greek), a Christian feast day to commemorate the revelation of…

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Black-eared Wheatears

Apolakkia biotope

Nearby the village of Apolakkia, a biotope was artificially formed as a result of the construction of a watering dam in 1987 for irrigation. The lake that was formed gradually turned into…

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Lardos beach

Lardos beach is a Blue Flag awarded beach, situated on southern end of Pefkos bay, at about 3 km from the village of Lardos and 57 km from Rhodes town center. The beach…

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New Rhodes Marina

Nea Marina Rhodes

Update 16.12.15: The Nea Marina Rhodes is now open. Update 27.09.11: Work is picking up at the Nea Marina site. According to Mr. Strikos, representative of the company Marines A.E., the new…

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Christmas in Rhodes

Have a wonderful experience of Christmas in Rhodes. This beautiful island welcomes tourists from all over the world and lets them experience an unforgettable experience of their lives. The picturesque beauty, amazing…

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Folding kayaks

Kayaks were invented in the high Arctic thousands of years ago. They’re one of the oldest boat designs still in use; originally they were made of animal skins stretched over frames made…

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Sand games

If you have children, playing with the sand on a sandy beach (Tsambika, Agathi and Faliraki just to name few) can be fun and a creative way to spend some time with…

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August 15: Religious holiday is the perfect excuse for Greece to throw a grand party

Religious festivals and saints’ days in Greece are always a big deal. They bring families together – the younger members of which are often named after their elder relatives – reinforce the bonds of local communities, resuscitate age-old traditions and buttress the people’s faith. They can also serve as excellent occasions for matchmaking and even for settling old scores – many a local festival degenerates into a brawl that is later settled amicably over food and even more wine. Every saint is revered, but none as gloriously as the Virgin Mary, or Panaghia (All-Saintly), is on August 15, the biggest religious event in Greece after Easter and Christmas, a national holiday that is observed by the civil service and private sector.
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Pefkos

Pefkos – or Pefki – is a popular resort, just outside Lindos (4km), along the beautiful south-east coast of Rhodes. It’s name is derived from the abunance of pine trees sourounding the…

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