13th century house with private garden and patio. Only five minutes walk from Rhodes Old Town and 150 metres from the beach, perfect for Island hopping as harbour near by or for solo travellers
In the heart of the medieval city, behind a high wall you will find hidden, enclosed on 85 sq m Maison Roxanne. with a patio - garden,with a private sitting area outside and separated.On the ground floor is the living room with comfortable seating ,a library, fireplace, TV & satellite ,free wireless, air condition and a dinning area,you will find all necessary kitchen equipment and a washing machine. A wooden staircase leads to first floor, to the one open bedrooms with with a double bed (1,80 x 2,00 ) .The bath is located in the middle ,equipped with a round bath tab and bidet.The shutters or blinds are adjustable to dark the rooms,or to keep mosquito's away.
On the terrace, guests can have their meals under the sun umbrella and a sitting area invites you to enjoy the the barbecue or reading a book.
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On the enclosed ground we have a second house with it's own terrace fenced and separated with a wooden wall.No car needed - all reachable in walking distance, nearest beach 150 m away , museum , night life and restaurants. Perfect for single travellers as owner lives next door.Close to all museums, harbour perfect for Island-hopping.
The house was re-build in 2002 ,original 13 th century.
Rhodes is the principal city of the Greek island of Rhodes, in southeastern Aegean Sea and the capital of the Dodecanese prefecture. Its has a population of approximately 80,000. Rhodes has been famous since antiquity as the site of Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The citadel of Rhodes, built by the Hospitalliers, is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe which in 1988 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The City of Rhodes is a popular international tourist destination.
rhodes
The green, fertile island of Rhodes is one of the most developed tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. On its northern tip, the capital, Rhodes Town, lies within impressive medieval fortifications built by the Knights of St John, a military religious order who made it their power base from 1309 to 1522. It was taken by the Ottoman Turks in 1522, hence the proud minarets that punctuate its skyline. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, its cobbled streets are crammed with boutique hotels, rustic tavernas and souvenir shops.
Cruise ships dock in the Commercial Port, just a 5-minute walk from the old town.
Sightseeing
Its a joy to wander through the pedestrian-only, cobbled streets of Rhodes Towns old town, protected by 14th-century fortifications measuring 4km (2.5 miles) in length. The top attraction is the vast 14th-century Palace of the Grand Masters, housing a museum tracing the islands history. To reach it, walk up Ippoton Street, lined with ‘inns, each one representing a different country from where the knights originated. Close by, the 15th-century Knights Hospital houses the Archaeological Museum, while the nearby Byzantine Museum displays religious icons and frescoes in the former cathedral.
Also take a look at the pink 16th-century Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent, built when Rhodes was controlled by the Ottomans. A short distance southwest of town, overlooking the sea, the Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes is home to the Temple of Apollo.
Many Agencys are offering a half-day excursion by bus to Lindos, a whitewashed hillside village crowned by a medieval fortress and an ancient Greek temple.
Highlights
• City Walls
• Ippoton Street (Street of the Knights)
• Palace of the Grand Masters
• Knights Hospital
• Byzantine Museum
• Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent
• Acropolis of ancient Rhodes
• Lindos
Shopping
The former bazaar area of Socrates Street in Rhodes old town is the best place to shop for souvenirs, though you will also find some chic gift stores in Lindos. Typical mementos include Turkish-inspired rugs, ceramics (decorated with a deer, the symbol of Rhodes), leather goods, furs (from Kastoria in northern Greece), and gold and silver jewelery. Local wines, olive oil and sponges are also good buys.
Eating Out
Greek cuisine is based on fresh, seasonal, Mediterranean ingredients, with the abundant use of olive oil. Popular main courses include simply prepared fresh seafood, plus charcoal-grilled meat and hearty stews.
When To Go
from late April to late October. Peak season in Greece is July to August, when all the main destinations are very hot and very crowded. Try to visit in May/June or September/October/November/December/January to avoid the crowds and enjoy milder weather.
(source:worldtravelguide)
Many of the outdoor scenes of The Guns of Navarone (starring Gregory Peck, David Niven and Anthony Quinn) and Escape to Athena (starring Roger Moore and Telly Savalas) were filmed on the Island of Rhodes.
rhodes city
The city of Rhodes is situated in the north-east tip of the island and forms a triangle from north to south. It is the smallest municipality of the island in terms of land area and the largest in population. It borders with the Aegean Sea in the north, the east and the west and with the municipalities of Ialysos and Kallithea in the south.The island of Rhodes is at a crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This has given the city and the island many different identities, cultures, architectures, and languages over it long history. Its position in major sea routes has given Rhodes a very rich history. The island has been inhabited since about 4000 BC (Neolithic Period).Both city and island population continue to grow contrary to national levels the city has an official population of 54,000, but the actual population is estimated between 75 and 80,000. This is caused by many permanent residents of the city registering in their place of birth during the census. Thus the citys total population, as counted by the census, is less than the number of people actually residing in the city. Currently it is estimated that 80,000 people reside permanently in the city although last census showed only 54,000.
Taxi Service
Taxis in the city are plentiful during winter,about 400 taxis serve the city and can be either found in specified taxi ranks or by phone.
Sea Service
The city hosts four harbors the central serves national and international traffic (ferried and cruise ships), Akandia harbor is currently in construction servicing mainly cargo ships and cruise ships on busy days, Kolona serves in-prefecture traffic and private yachts and finally Mandraki harbor services daily trips around the island and small yachts. The new Marina of the island is being constructed in the Zefyros area and is expected to be operational by 2009.
Air Service
Diagoras International Airport of Rhodes serves both city and the island. It is situated 14km south west of the city. It is connected to all major Greek airports and Cyprus throughout the year and during tourism season accepts charter traffic.
Media
Television and Radio
Most major nation-wide television stations broadcast in the city. There are also five local television stations and a number of local and national radio stations.
* Major Dodecanese islands * Piraeus * Crete (Agios Nikolaos and Heraklio) * Thessaloniki (seasonal) * Alexandroupoli * Turkey * Cyprus * Akandia Harbour