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Rhodes is the biggest and the most famous island in the whole Greek land. The residents of this island are not just limited to locals but the island is always packed with the tourists and holiday makers. This island is basically redesigned for the tourism purpose, and tourism has become the basic industry of Rhodes Island. The residents of this region are very welcoming for visitors from any part of the world. Rhodes holidays are perfect and matchless from any other vacations in the world.

Rhodes Holidays Ideas:

Rhodes Island is full of natural beauty and breathtaking sceneries which one must visit during the stay at Rhodes Island. The best thing about Rhodes holidays ideas is that it is perfect for everyone. Whether you are young or old and whatever interest you have, this island is filled with activities which suit everybody.

Incredibly Scenic Mandraki Harbor:

For Rhodes holidays one of the top places to visit is the Mandraki Harbor. The place is famous for its towers topped by old deer-sculptures and also the incredibly beautiful shoreline. Mandraki Harbor is a large charter area and is always full of people. In order to find a good accommodation, the place should be visited during mid of the year.

Significance of the Harbor:

Mandraki harbor is an important port as many excursion ships on a daily basis leave from the harbor for Symi, Lindos and Kallithea and different other beaches and bays. The hydrofoils to different islands in Greece also depart from here.

It was the main harbor for almost twenty five hundred years in Rhodes. The Mandraki Harbor is still very active and one can find many private yachts, sailboats and cruise boats. It was an important military port in the past, for Rhodes Island

Sights to see On Mandraki Harbor:

For Rhodes holidays, you can find many sights to see on Mandraki Harbor. It is an ancient harbor and on its entrance, there are two towers with deer sculptures. It is famous for one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Colossus of Rhodes.

There are also three long windmills here. On the north end of the place is the lighthouse and the Fortress of St. Nicholas.

Nea Agora – New Market in Mandraki Harbor:

Nea Agora is another attraction here and lies opposite to Mandraki Harbor. There are numerous shops on the ground floor of the building that surround an open area. In the open area there are many taverns, cafes, coffee shops, merchants, fruit and vegetable shops etc. Tourists find shopping here very interesting as there are many good jewelers and special tourists’ shops in the open area.

Garden of the Grand Master:

The garden of the Grand Master is situated opposite to western side of new market. It is full of beautiful flowers and trees. In the evening Sound and Light performances are arranged here for everyone. These acts are performed in different languages. One should not miss these special performances as this will give you an exceptional experience during the vacations.

Also there are many cafés near the beach where you can enjoy your favorite food items and drinks. With so many activities offered, a visit to Mandraki harbor is a must do thing during Rhodes holidays.

Spending time on the Island Rhodes would be an amazing experience for everyone.

The Hotels Rhodes are perfect for your stay during Rhodes Holidays.

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Kea
Part of the Cyclades, and close to the mainland, laid-back Kea is no secret with the locals who flock here to their weekend retreats. Ferries to Kea leave from Lavrio, a 90-minute bus trip from Athens. Kea has a laid-back atmosphere, good walking trails, and 50 miles of coastline with tiny bays and unspoiled sandy beaches. Ioulidha, has some charming tavernas, while the delightful hill capital of Ioulis, the marina at Vourkari and Otzias Bay are other highlights.

Evia
Dominated by Mt Ochi, this Greek island ‘secret’, is really the second-largest Greek island after Crete. With remote villages nestled in the mountain slopes, connected by stone paths and tracks, it’s a walker’s delight. But add a captivating coastline, plenty of Roman ruins, old buildings, secluded beaches, and a wide choice of lively tavernas, and you have the perfect holiday ingredients.

The walks traverse lush valleys with old stone bridges fording streams, watermills and fountains. The walk to the Dimosaris Gorge ends at the village of Kalliani. Like Kea, you can get the ferry here from Athens. The capital, Karystos, overlooks the Aegean Sea and the Cycladic Islands in the south. Roman aqueducts, Byzantine churches and Frankish castles are interspersed with olive and fruit groves, vineyards and cypress trees and deserted beaches and coves are perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

Kalymnos
Mountainous and picturesque Kalymnos, set between the islands of Leros and Kos in the Dodecanese, is renown for its sponge divers. It is a beautiful Greek island and way less touristic than its neighbour Kos, since it’s black-sand beaches are not as attractive for swimmers. For nightlife head for Masouri, but at Vathi, a haunt of yachties, you can dine on fresh seafood and afterwards dive into crystal clear water from the little jetty. You can reach Kalymnos by ferry from Peiraias.

Karpathos
The Aegean Dodecanese Islands, of which Karpathos is the pick, has a wild, natural beauty in the north, and is tamed and tranquil in the south. Sharp mountains, uncrowded beaches and tracks ideal for hiking make Karpathos the perfect Greek holiday experience, only without the hordes. The village of Olymbos has distinctive windmills that produce flour, while the surrounding countryside grows olives, grains, fruits, vegetables, and grapes that produce a distinctive local wine. Diafani has the remains of a Minoan settlement and Hellenistic-era public baths.

Nisyros
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Rod Ritchie writes for many publishers including AA Publishing and Fodors. Sunisle Holidays offer quality villa accommodation on many Greek islands. Visit Sunisle Holidays at
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