The beauty of Rhodes is that there is something for everyone, from watersports in some of the clearest water I have seen , to walking or hiking in outstanding countryside, to sunbathing in almost guaranteed beautiful weather, to just doing what comes naturally in the bars and nightclubs on the island.
I have stood on a mountain and been able to see most of Rhodes, I have stood on the southern tip of the island and watched the sun go down creating what can only be described as breath-taking views, I have crawled through a tunnel to see some of the rarer species in the Butterfly gardens, I have stood on a cliff in Lindos and watched countless million of Tunafish dancing in the late afternoon sun. All this and a lot more.
Further down the coast there are plenty of resorts until you reach ’Ooooh ! Point’ this is the point on the road where you first catch sight of Lindos, called ‘Ooooh ! Point’ because you can not help this exclamation at the wonderful sight in front of you. Lindos is pretty much unique, built around a natural bay, surmounted by the Acropolis , all the houses etc. either stone or painted white, fronted by two beaches with another bay (St. Paul’s) and beach, behind. The village is pedestrianised with the only mode of transport the ’Lindos Taxi’ (Donkey) , there are many bars and roofgarden restaurants and plenty of shops. All in all a very special place. If you wished to stay here, which you should, you can not fully appreciate Lindos if you visit for the day as Lindos has a life all of it's own, it does, however, involve a lot of walking up and down hills, some quite steep.
Further south still, you have a few other villages including Pefkos, which used to be fairly quiet but is gaining a lt in popularity, within easy taxi (or even walking) distance of Lindos if you fancy a night out.
The taxi service is good and easily accessible and also the bus service which runs north to south of the island.
The weather on Rhodes is very hot during July and August, especially Lindos and many people travel in May and September because of this.
From the moment they open the doors of the aircraft and you get your very first scent of the island , you could very well be hooked....................I was !!!
