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Best villages to pay a visit to in Island Rhodes Greece
February 27, 2010 by drewloupsen · Leave a Comment
Ancient places, amalgamation of cultures and traditions, natural beauty and beaches in Rhodes Island all are a major source of entertainment for foreign visitors. The simple life of Rhodes and its culture can truly be experienced in the villages of Rhodes. Some of the worth-seeing villages in Rhodes Island are:.
Afandou Village:
Being situated in the south of Rhodes town, Afandou is one of the leading villages of the region. It is a beautiful village surrounded by lush green hills. A wide range of cafes and restaurants can be accessed easily in the petite square of the village.
The famous attractions in this traditional village are the Church of Our Lady Katholiki and the beautiful beach. Besides this, the village is prominent due to quality carpet producing industry and the renowned golf course located here.
Monolithos Village:
Monolithos village is situated towards the south-west of Rhodes city. This pleasant village carries some amazing places. The tourists can take the two kilometre road to walk up to the century castle of Monolithos. This fortress of the 15th century was established by the Knights.
The view from the castle is very fascinating. There is also a single-walkway church inside the castle which is dedicated to Saint Panteleimon. Other attraction here is the picturesque bay of Fourni. Its shiny sands along with the caves and pine trees produce magical influence.
Embonas Village:
It is one of the highest villages in Rhodes Island with 850 meters altitude. It is completely preserved in its natural state and not very developed. Even now, the people prefer wearing traditional dresses and you will find very strong cultural values in this place. Traditional architecture can be seen here in the form of small houses and buildings. You are recommended to pay a visit to this unique village on Rhodes Island.
Village of Siana:
Siana village is put up amphitheatrically at the foot of Mount Akramitis. From the village you can enjoy the breathtaking view of coastal area of Rhodes as well as of the small adjoining islands. The village is especially popular for its delicious honey and the wine which is locally produced here.
Faliraki:
Initially Faliraki was a fishing village but now it has transformed into a major tourist destination. Faliraki has everything you need for your vacation. The bars, taverns, accommodations, hotels, beautiful beaches and restaurants collectively make this place ideal for everybody. For enjoying nightlife visitors find this place the best.
Archangelos Village:
Archangelos is one of the biggest villages in Rhodes. It has picturesque houses, small squares and narrow streets. You can also avail the opportunity to see the traditional arts of carpet making, pottery making as well as good quality leather boots production. The major attractions in the village are the Church of the Archangel Michael and the Church of Saint John. The villages of Rhodes truly have their own charm and provide a good example of traditions of Rhodes. Many of the villages have proper accommodation services, entertainment and shopping facilities. So you should not forget to visit these villages of Rhodes Island during your holidays.
To enjoy the brimming offers of Rhodes Island, you must visit Rhodes once in your lifetime