Rhodes has a long and impressive history; it’s a place where the strong medieval aspect blends with the traditional Greek one. It is also an island with great natural beauty : the lovely beaches face the pine woods on the mountainsides, the mountain villages overlook the seaside towns and  the archaeological sites, the medieval monuments and the cosmopolitan resorts arranged in the traditional style all conspire to make the popularity of this destination so hard to resist, even to a demanding traveller.


This Mediterranean gem of an island boasts a centuries-old history : a turbulent past full of unexpected turns and twists of fate. It flourished during the 4th c. BC : this is when the famous Colossus of Rhodes, a gigantic statue sculpted by Charis from Lindos, who was a student of Lysippos, a master sculptor at the time. The history of this island is a rich one, as each conqueror left their strong mark on it.

Rhodes is not called The Bride of the Sun since ancient times for no reason – is one of the sunniest regions in Europe with more than 3000 hours of sunshine a year. In the summer the temperatures reach about 35degrees – at night it drops to about 25 degrees. During the winter months temperaturesare around 10 – 18 degrees Celsius, frost is virtually non-existent.

The impressive beauty of the island and the attractive climate draws more and more visitors annually which has made Rhodes one of the most popular destinations becoming one of the hot spots in the Aegean.

Rhodes is ideal for off season holidays – you get to avoid mass tourism and live authentic experiences that will let you feel the real vibe of living on a Greek island.The months from September to April and May are the best for agricultural experiences as the tourists are not as many and the weather is mild and pleasant, without the hot waves of summer.