Rhodes island (also named in greek as Rodos) is situated in the South Aegean in the Mediterranean Sea and is the third largest of the Greek islands . Being at the crossroads of two continents, Rhodes combines the worldliness of Europe with the mystery of the Orient in an atmosphere that is truly fascinating. Discovering Rhodes you will see Greek Ancient cities , the Medieval Town with its castle, charming small villages and sun drenched beaches. But Rhodes is more than that. It is one of the most developed islands in the Mediterranean and it provides its visitors with every holiday amenity including large and modern hotels of international standards, yachting harbour, entertaining night life, casino and sports facilities. The airport of Rhodes is international with direct flights to major international cities and other Aegean islands. Throughout the year a number of artistic events take place on the island including the "Sound and Lights" performances at the Palace of the Grand Masters, Greek tragedies and folk dances at the Medieval Theatre. Having always been a magnet for visitors, Rhodes is considered all over the world as the real holiday paradise, an island which mixes the historical interest with the cosmopolitan way of life as well as the natural beauty and the perfect climate.
With 300 sunny days per year the island holds the Greek sunshine record. Its remarkably rich legacy in archaeological treasures and developed tourism infrastructure make Rhodes more attractive than any other vacation or meeting place of the world. Rhodes, after all, boasts all the ingredients to be an unrivalled incentive and meeting destination. It is the ancient, traditional, cultural and scenic characteristics which place it virtually in the top position
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