The valley of Butterflies
The Valley of Butterflies (Petaloùdes,Πεταλούδες) is a natural park located at a distance of 23 km from the capital Rhodes. Belongs to a Natura 20001 protected zone (GR4210006)…
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Blue Flag Program
The Blue Flag Award is a voluntary eco-label program ran internationally by a non-governmental institution, the Denmark’s Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The Blue Flag concept was born…
Seven Springs
Seven Springs (Eptà Pigès, Επτά Πηγές) is a great place to escape from the heat of the summer and enjoy a magnificent natural scenery. It is a romantic…
Tips for eco-friendly vacations
Before you go away on holiday, there are a few things you should consider if for the environmentally aware you want to leave a lighter carbon footprint. Find…
Give Earth a hand
Our planet is facing bigger challenges than ever before. Our ancient forests are being chopped down and our oceans recklessly fished out and polluted at a breathtaking pace.…
Earth Hour 2010
Leading the way among world monuments agreeing to shut off decorative lights to demonstrate commitment to energy responsibility, the Acropolis will go dark for one hour at 8:30…
Rhodes Solar Powered
A new solar power plant will be developed in Rhodes that will generate enough solar energy to supply 1.2 percent of the islands electricity demand. At present, the…
Ecofilms Festival 2010
The Greek island of Rhodes plays host to a film festival with an eco twist, the Rodοs International Films + Visual Arts Festival Ecofilms. Documentaries, shorts and features…
New luxury hotels in Rhodes
Rhodes’ Tourism Promotion Organisation (PROTOUR) has announced that three five-star hotels are due to open their doors the upcoming season: The Kresten Royal Villas and Spa, located on…
Blue flag awarded beaches for 2009
Rhodes is the island with the cleanest beaches in the European Union as 33 Rhodian beaches have been awarded the international Blue Flag status for excelling in safety,…
Earth Hour
With the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote, Vote Earth is a global call to action for every individual,…
The deadly red palm weevil
The red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier) is an insect of the Coleoptera order that causes major damage to palm trees. It is a reddish insect of about…