Rhodes Information Rodos Info - Greece

Rhodes island - Greece Information Rodos Info Travel Guide

Rhodes (Rhodos or Rodos in Greek), lies between Crete and the near East in the Aegean ocean. Rhodes is famous as the island of sun, sea and sand, the ideal place for vacations. It is the third largest Greek island, the biggest of the Dodecanese islands, and officially, the sunniest place in the Europe. The City is among the finest, not only in Greece but in the whole of the Mediterranean.

There are many reasons why Rhodes is one of the most popular resorts in the Mediterranean: the natural surroundings (crystal clear seas, many parks and recreational facilities), the bright sun and the warm hospitality of the islanders themselves. The city has an excellent tourist infrastructure and offers a wide variety of entertainment : night-life, sports, cultural events, and day trips to wonderful Lindos and the neighboring islands like Symi, Chalki, Patmos, Karpathos, Tilos, Leros. It is situated at the island’s most northerly point and ringed by sea on the east and west.

Rhodes (Rodos in Greek) combines the cosmopolitan character of a contemporary city with the picturesque of the medieval town, which gives the impression of having been untouched by the passage of time.Rich with myths and restless history is surrounded by small islands and rocky un-inhabited islands that are shyly trying to steal from her beauty.Rhodes is also well known for the famous Colossus of Rhodes, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.This island is the largest island in the Dodecanese Island group of Greece, both in land area and in population.

Rhodes offers the visitor a plethora of all year round leisure alternatives, covering all types of tourist activity. Visitors have the opportunity to learn something of the eventful history of the city, visit the museums or go sightseeing and the sport lovers will find here a paradise on earth for activities such as swimming, fishing, water skiing, windsurfing and sailing.

* Some of the information below have borrowed from the Municipality of Rhodes website.

Rhodes Town (New Town)

The beautiful town of Rhodes, the capital town of the island and of the Dodecanese Prefecture, is situated at the northern end of the island. It is not only the wonderful monuments, the nice beaches and the excellent buildings that attract the visitor.. (read more)

Medieval Town (Old Town)

The medieval town of Rhodes is surrounded –and defined – by big walls which used to protect it and which actually are preserved in very good condition. The walls have a length of some 5 kilometers in total and the fortress is completed with moats, towers and other constructions.. (read more)

Travel To Rhodes Island

By plane: Daily flights from Athens to Rhodes with Olympic Airways , Aegean Cronus.. By ferry: From Piraeus daily all year round. Sailings are more frequent during summer months.. (read more)

Rhodes Mythology

According to Greek Mythology, Rhodes was the elder of the Oceanids, one of the daughters of Oceanos (Ocean) and Tythis. Later on, it was thought that she was a daughter of Poseidon (Neptunus) and Alia, or of Poseidon and Am.. (read more)

History of Rhodes

The island of Rhodes is located at the crossroads of two major sea routes of the Mediterranean between the Aegean Sea and the coast of the Middle East, as well as Cyprus and Egypt. The meeting point of three continents, it has known many civilizations.. (read more)


2400 Years Of Living History

In Rhodes every corner of the town, every stone on the island hides a small part of its 2400-year history. The ancient city of Rhodes, the construction of which began in 408-407 BC, was designed using the grid system of city planning devised by the greatest city.. (read more)

Museums of Modern Art

The Museums of Modern Greek Art presents extensive painting and engraving collections as well as numerous sculptures, drawings and documents of historical value. The works of engraving and painting form a comprehensive collection of Greek art of the 20th century created by Greece's most eminent.. (read more)


Dodecanese Islands

The twelve main islands are : Rhodes, Astypalia, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Kos, Leros, Nysiros, Patmos, Symi, Tilos, Halki, but there are also some smaller islands as the islets of Lipsi , Pserimos , Agathonisi , Kastelorizo, Levitha , Giali, including also other islets, barren islets and rock peaks.. (read more)


Colossus Of Rhodes

The island of Rhodes was an important economic centre in the ancient world. It is located off the southwestern tip of Asia Minor where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean. The capitol city, also named Rhodes, was built in 408 B.C. and was.. (read more)


Archaelogical Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is housed in the medieval building which served as the Hospital of the Knights of St. John. The structure was begun in 1440 by Grand Master de Lastic with money bequeathed by his predecessor, Fluvian, and was completed in.. (read more)


Useful Information

Useful Information about antiquities, catholic services, heath care, banks, consulates, postal services, public transport, and useful telephone n.. (read more)

Casino Of Rhodes

Casino Rodos and the Grande Albergo delle Rose boutique hotel complex is situated in Rhodes town, found on the northern tip of Rhodes Island, Greece, very.. (read more)

Map Of Rhodes

Rhodes Island Map / Rhodes Old Town Map / Rhodes City Map / Rhodes Google Map.. (read more)

Rhodes Market

Shopping.. / Going out.. / The Rhodian gastronomy.. / The Rhodian wines.. / Traditional products.. (read more)

Weather In Rhodes

The climate of Rhodes is a mild Mediterranean climate characterised by sunny and dry summers and mild winters. Refreshing breezes and winds are blowing during the months of July and August, making the temperatures more bearable.. (read more)

Rhodes Nightlife

The island of Rhodes is famous for its nightlife because it is a very cosmopolitan place and has every thing to offer in terms of entertainment. Sophisticated clubs, bars, casino and huge nightclubs are open all night long, ready to provide the visitor with every.. (read more)


Live Flights At Rhodes Airport

Live Arrivals and Departures at Rhodes (Diagoras) Airport, Greece.. (read more)

Live Ships Position In the Aegean Sea (AIS)

Live Ships Position Who Approach Rhodes Port: Blue star 1 / Blue star 2 / Diagoras / Nissos rodos / Preveli / Ierapetra / Dodekanissos pride / Dodekanissos express / Proteas / Sea star / Simi / Simi 2 .. (read more)

Rhodes Radios

Listen all radio stations of Rhodes island: radio 1 / rodos fm / ageri fm / palmos fm / derti fm / top fm / apple fm / lychnari fm / radio arxaggelos.. (read more)

Rhodes News

Learn all Rhodes news / News portals: palmos-fm / tvkosmos / skyfm100 / Newspaper portals: rodiaki / proodos / dimokratiki / vimadod / idrasis / Sport portals: rodoslive / 12soccer.. (read more)

Photo Gallery

Rhodes island photo complexion.. (read more)

Rhodes Sports

Rhodes has a wide variety of sports and other activities to offer, that can keep you busy while on holidays. You can find almost everything for all tastes and age groups: Windsurfing Kitesurfing Swimming Trekking Water skiing Jet skiing Snorkelling Diving & fishing Water Sports Yachting Tennis Golf Cycling Extreme Sports Horse Riding Go-Karts Bowling Camping Water Park Paintball Beach Volleyball.. (read more)

Rhodes Beaches

Rhodes is a paradise for windsurfing and coming to Rhodes you expect the best beaches in the Mediterranean. Well if sandy beaches is what you are looking for you came to the right place!!The most popular beaches on Rhodes island are: Afandou beach Traganou beach Gennadi beach Faliraki beach Kolymbia beach Ialyssos beach Ixia beach Kalithea bay Agathi beach Pefkos beach Kiotari beach Stegna beach Prassonisi beach Lardos beach Vlycha beach Elli beach Ladiko bay Tsambika beach Anthony Quinn bay Lindos beach .. (read more)


Rhodes Museums And Art Galleries

In Rhodes Town and Old Town:The Municipal Art Gallery of Rhodes / Exhibition in the Palace of the Grand Master / The Archaeological Museum / Aquarium / Modern Art Museum / Palaio Sissitio / The Jewish Museum / New Art Gallery / Nestoridion / Folklore Museum / Byzantine Museum/ In Rhodes Villages: Archangelos Folklore Museum / Embonas Folklore Museum / Kritinia Folklore Museum / Asklipios Folklore Museum / Natural History Museum in Butterfly Valley.. (read more)


Rhodes Villages

Rhodes villages: Afandou Archangelos Asklipio Embona Faliraki Gennadi Haraki (Charaki) Ialyssos (Ialissos) Ixia Kalathos Kiotari Kolymbia Kremasti Lardos Lindos Monolithos Pefkos (Pefki) Medieval Town (Old town) Rhodes Town (New town) Tholos / Theologos Apollakia Apollona Eleousa Fanes Kalavarda Kalithies Kattavia (Katavia) Koskinou Kremasti Kritinia Maritsa Massari Mesanagros Paradisi Pastida Salakos Siana.. (read more)


Worth Sightseeings

The most interesting sightseeings in Rhodes island are: Rhodes aquarium Archaeological Museum Filerimos hill Ancient Ialyssos Hill of Monte Smith Asklipios square Ancient Kameiros Hospice of St. Catherine Palace of the Grandmaster Municipal Gallery Lindos acropolis Kritinia castle Seven springs Monolithos castle Butterflies valley Rodini park Tsambika monastery Kallithea spas Hotel of the Roses.. (read more)


Rhodes Monasteries

Monasteries in Rhodes: Paramythia Monastery - Afandou village Tsambika Monastery - Archaggelos village Skiadi Monastery - Messanagros village Ipseni Monastery - Lardos village Thari Monastery - Laerma village Pantanassis Monastery - Soroni village Kalopetra Monastery - near the Butterflies valley Churches in Rhodos: Agios Nikolaos Church - Foundoukli Eleousa village Agios Nectarios Church - Archipolis village Katholiki Church - Afandou village Filerimos Church - Ialyssos village Agios Soulas Church - Soroni village.. (read more)


Rhodes Hotels and Accommodation

Hotels and accommodation in the island of Rhodes presented by area: Hotels in Rodos Town Hotels in Theologos Hotels in Lindos Hotels in Kremasti Hotels in Kolymbia Hotels in Kalithea Hotels in Afandou Hotels in Faliraki Hotels in Ialyssos Hotels in Ixia Hotels in Genadi Hotels in Kalathos Hotels in Kiotari Hotels in Pefkos Hotels in Lardos.. (read more)

Rhodes Marina

Rhodes marina is a great place to start your Mediterranean adventure among the Dodecanse islands. Mandraki marina is the older harbour of Rhodes island. Also Rhodes new marina is Greece's newest state of the art development, ready to be operational in early June 2011.. (read more)

Rhodes Island Mythology Rodos - Greece

According to Greek Mythology, Rhodes was the elder of the Oceanids, one of the daughters of Oceanos (Ocean) and Tythis. Later on, it was thought that she was a daughter of Poseidon (Neptunus) and Alia, or of Poseidon and Amphitritae.

She was married to the god Helios (Sun) and gave her name to the island of Rhodes, whose she and her husband were patron gods and where it was situated the center of her cult. It is thought that the name Rhode is owed to the pink hibiscus which was native to island and was similar to a rose, which is also etymologically related to her name («rodon» in Greek is the rose).

The Telchines, the first inhabitants of the island came to settle here, when Helios created the island of Rhodes and had seven sons and one daughter with Rhode. The girl, called Electryo, died a virgin, whereas the sons reigned in the island and became famous rulers and astronomers.

Rhode was worshipped on the island not only by her own name, but also as Halia and Leucothea.

The birth of the island of Rhodes:

The island of Rhodes is related to several myths, some of them stated in the ancient writers and others surviving in the local tradition. Most of them present a version of the creation of the island.One of the most popular myths in antiquity, has been preserved thanks to the poet Pindarus. According to this myth, when Zeus and the rest Olympian gods came best of their fight with the Titans and Giants, decided to divide the world.

When everybody had already taken one’s part, they realized that they had forgotten the god Helios (Sun), who was absent during the division. Thus, Zeus, the king of gods decided to offer him the first land that would emerge from the waters. At this very moment the island of Rhodes, green and beautiful, emerged from the blue sea of the Aegean.

Helios, impressed by the breathtaking beauty of the island, sent to it light and heat and eversince became the protector god of the island. As the myth states, it is due to this protection and help that Rhodes achieved to become the famous island we know during the Classical and Hellenistic periods.

Another myth attributes the beginnings of Rhodes to the love of Helios for the nymph Rhodes, the daughter of the god of the sea, Poseidon. When Helios saw Rhodes, so the myth goes, he was so taken by her astounding beauty that he made her his wife. They had seven sons and one daughter, Alectrona, who died young. Kerkaphos, one of the sons of Helios and Rhodes, had three children: Kamiros, Ialysos and Lindos. They built a city each in Rhodes, and divided the island among themselves.

Some say that the famed island derives its name from the nymph Rhodes. Others maintain that Rhodes was named after the rose, and this either because the island was abundant in these beautiful flowers or because the ancient inhabitants likened its beauty to that of a rose.

However, Rhodes was known in ancient times by several other names, among them, Ophioussa, for the many snakes that lived there; Elaphousa, because the Rhodians brought dears to kill the snakes that were there (the dears killed the snakes by running over them) Asteria, for its clear blue and starry sky Makaria, for its arresting beauty Telchinia, because its first inhabitants were said to be the Telchines and Attavyria, after its highest mountain, Attavyros.

Rhodes Medieval Town - Old Town Rodos - Greece

The medieval town of Rhodes (Old Town), is surrounded and defined by big walls which used to protect it and which actually are preserved in very good condition.

The walls have a length of some 5 kilometers in total and the fortress is completed with moats, towers and other constructions. The town has seven gates, the most important being the Sea Gate and the Gate d’ Amboise.

The fortress has been well restored and in the interior there are spaces purposely made to facilitate visitors to move around enjoying both an everyday life and receiving several cultural information.

Strolling around in the Medieval Town means to experience history. You will learn a lot, within an environment offering full facilities to the tourist, while at the same time it maintains the atmosphere of the past. The town took the form we know today during the period of the domination of Rhodes by the Knights of the Order of St. John, which lasted from the beginning of the 14th century up to 1522 when Rhodes was conquered by the Ottomans.

The most important monument of the town is the Palace of the Grand Master, the governor of the town and of the island during the medieval times. The palace had been built as early as the 7th century, during the Byzantine period and served as the acropolis of the Byzantine castle. The building is found at the end of Odos Ippoton (Ippoton Street), opposite to the church of Aghios Ioannis (St. John).

During the period of the Knights, the palace was restored and several new buildings were added, in order to cover the services necessary for an administrative building and the residence of the Grand Master. It survived the siege of the Ottomans in 1522 thanks to its perfect construction, but it was destroyed when the neighboring church of Aghios Ioannis suffered an explosion. The Italians restored it in 1940, trying to keep its initial form. A few decades ago, the Greek State carried out extended restoration works, in order to make the place suitable to host the Meeting of the Council of the European Union. Nowadays it houses artistic exhibitions and various cultural events.

The street leading to the Palace of the Grand Master, called «odos Ippoton» (the Knights’ street) is the most important street of the medieval town. 200 meters long and 6 meters wide, the street has at either side the houses of the Knights, whose blazons still survive on the gates of the buildings. Close to the entrance of the street you will see the Knights’ Hospital, the most important building of the period. Today the building houses the Archaeological Museum of the town of Rhodes. At the same street it is found the Church of Holy Trinity, dated in the 15th century.

We could not suggest only one route in the medieval town, the visitor has to visit every square centimetre of it! As you will enter the town from Eleftherias Gate («the Gate of Liberty»), at the northeastern part of the fortress, just beside the commercial port, you will see the ancient temple of Aphrodite (Venus), built in the 3rd century A.D., and, following the stone - paved streets, you will see the Lodging of the Knights of Auverne, dated in the 15th century, the Arms Depot, the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Byzantine Museum and other buildings, until arriving to the «Castello», the Palace of the Grand Master.

Don’t miss to visit the building of «Castellania», which in the past used to be a commercial center, whereas today it houses the Central Public Library, a very important one. You should also see the imposing fountain at Evraion Maryron square (square of «the Martyrs Jews») and remember the prosperous Jewish community which was extinguished by the Nazis, as most of the Jews were moved to the concentration camps and died there. On your way don’t miss to see the Byzantine churches of Aghios Fanourios and Aghios Panteleimon.

In every corner of the medieval town you will find a hidden cultural treasure. At Orpheos street it is found the Clock-Tower, if you walk up there, you will have a panoramic view of the town of Rhodes. Northern to Evraion Maryron square, you will find the Palace of the Admirals, where it was the seat and the residence of the Orthodox Archbishop of Rhodes, during the period of the Knights.The Gate of the Port, or Gate of the Sea, southern to Ippokratous square, has two defensive towers, dominating the port.

At the commercial part of the town, in Socratous street, you will see the mosque of Suleiman, which was built on the place of the Byzantine church of Aghioi Apostoloi (St. Apostles), in honor of the conqueror of the Castle of Rhodes. The mosque is still in use today, as there are many Muslims in Rhodes.

The southern part of the medieval town, the Chora, or Burgo as it was then called, was separated by a wall from the quarter of the Knights, from the Collachium and from the other important buildings of the governors. This part was the quarter of the Greek and the Jew residents of the town. Apart from the other buildings, here you will find several Byzantine and Post-Byzantine churches, as Aghios Panteleimon and Panaghia tis Nikis (the Virgin of the Victory).

Northern to the hospice of Aghia Aikaterini, at the southern part of the town you will see the churches of Aghia Aikaterini (St. Katherine) and Aghia Triada (Holy Trinity), while at the north of the gates of Aghios Athanasios and of Aghios Ioannis (also known as «Kokkini Porta» – the red gate) you will find the churches of Aghios Athanasios, Aghios Fanourios and Aghios Theodoros.

From the period of the Knights it is also worth seeing the Tower of the Angels («Pyrgos ton Angelon»), northern to the building of the Customs, and the foundations of the Tower of Naillac, close to the Gate of Liberty.

Apart from the temple of Aphrodite (Venus), you may also see traces of the wall of the Hellenistic period (at the center and at the East). Left to the port and close to the mosque of Suleiman and to the Ottoman Baths, you may see traces of the wall and the ruins of the defensive towers of the Byzantine period.Ottomans too had left enough buildings to the town: several mosques, baths and other public buildings are preserved from this period.

Even if you are not interested in buildings, but just wish to loaf away, you will be surprised by the medieval atmosphere of the town, which rests intact, despite the crowds of tourists. And, when you stop for a while to relax, think that you are at the same place where some 600-700 years ago, the Knights returning from the Holy Land where doing the same thing at the same place!

Rhodes Town - Rodos Town - Greece

The beautiful town of Rhodes (New Town), the capital town of the island and of the Dodecanese Prefecture, is situated at the northern end of the island.

It is not only the wonderful monuments, the nice beaches and the excellent buildings that attract the visitor, everything here is very well organized, ready to make the life of all visitors, no matter their age or tastes, easier and more comfortable.

With the medieval town in front of you, you will have the feeling that you live a medieval legend and you stay in a living museum. But, you will have good time also in the modern town with the recent monuments, the atmosphere of a past that is respected and has become part of the present, and with the lively everyday life. The town of Rhodes counts some 55.000 permanent residents and is the economic, administrative, tourist and communication center of the whole island.

The town has all the amenities and services of a modern town. Several health services (doctors, pharmacies) and a hospital are available in case of emergency. It has a very good market, where you will find any kind of goods and stores with nice souvenirs which will remind you the «most beautiful town in the world», as it is advertised by its fans.

The northern part of the town, triangular in shape, is surrounded by the sea at the West, North and East, while at the South it borders the medieval town and the hill of Monte Smith (or Aghios Stefanos). This part is known as «the historic center» of the town and here you will find the quarter of Niohori and Mandraki, along with all the administrative and recreation buildings constructed by the Italians when they dominated the island.

The small port of Mandraki used to be the naval port of the ancient town of Rhodes. According to the ancient sources, it is here that stood the huge statue of the Colossus of Rhodes, whose foothold used to be at the same place where today the visitor sees the pair of the cute deers, the symbol of the island. Another characteristic feature of the place are three medieval towers which today house the Hydrographic Service of the Greek Army, a Museum and a tourist agency. Other remains of the period of the Knights are the lighthouse and the fortress of Aghios Nicolaos at the right part of Mandraki.

There are also constructions made during the period of the Ottoman domination, as the mosque with a nice minaret, situated northern to the building of the Prefecture, as well as the Muslim cemetery of Mourat Reys, where there have been buried several important Ottomans.

The majority of the buildings and monuments at this part of the town are dated either to the period of the Italian domination (1912-1943), or they are more recent (after 1948).

The most important among them are the Aquarium, situated at the most northern edge of the island, the New Market, the buildings of the National Bank of Greece, of the Court House, of the Port’s Authority, of the Post Office, the Town Hall, the Prefecture and the Hotel of the Roses (today the Casino). Most of them are nice samples of the fascist architecture with several features of eclectic style and details recalling all the cultures that have been developed on the island.

The modern town of Rhodes has been expanded at the West and North of the medieval one at an extent of several square kilometers. It faces either coasts, the eastern and the western one.

The roads leading to the airport and to the tourist resorts and villages of the island are found at this part of the town.

The modern town has also several things worth seeing, apart from the so-called «historic center» at the North. The most interesting area is the hill of Monte Smith, where it is situated the acropolis of the ancient city of Rhodes, the temple of Apollo, the ancient theater (an Odeon of the Hellenistic period) and the ancient stadium. In fact what you will see at this site is the remains of the city of the Hellenistic period. The hill owes its name to the British nobleman Sir Sydney Smith, who in 1802 used to stay there in order to watch the movements of the French navy.

You may come here by public bus, but also on foot, if you feel like walking around. You will enjoy the wonderful view of the opposite coasts and below your feet you will see the line of the small houses of the Cretan Muslims who left their island and came to settle at Rhodes. The quarter is called the «Kritika» (the Cretan quartier).

Once in the area of the modern time you may also visit the Venetokleion high school, the mosque Ali Himli, the Orphan Asylum, the Holy Monastery of Aghia Irini (St. Irene), the International Writers’ and Transtlators’ Center of Rhodes. There are also several interesting churches, as the small church of Aghia Irini (St. Irene) and the Chapel of Aghia Irini close to the University, the church of Aghioi Anargyroi, close to the Venetokleion high school and the church of Aghios Ioannis Prodromos (St. John the Baptist), within the homonymous park.

Within the modern town there is also the campus of the University of the Aegean. Southern to the town it is found Rodini, the famous park of the town of Rhodes.

Rhodes Nightlife Rodos Nightlife - Greece

The island of Rhodes is famous for its nightlife because it is a very cosmopolitan place and has every thing to offer in terms of entertainment.

Sophisticated clubs, bars, casino and huge nightclubs are open all night long, ready to provide the visitor with every thing he needs to enjoy an intense and unforgettable night.

Most of the nightlife of the island is located in the City of Rhodes and in the touristy resorts such as Faliraki or Lindos.

During summer, various cultural events are proposed in the City of Rhodes and the many theatres of the capital have daily performances and concerts of classical and modern music.

Also there are 2 cinemas, Metropol and Pallas, available in Rhodes City and play a wide range of films.

The Casino of Rhodes is housed in the Grand Hotel Summer Palace, in the heart of the city and the entry is permitted to adults only with presentation of a passport or ID.

Around the same area 'Niochori', you will find all kinds of restaurants and bars, pubs, and cafes, some of the bars and restaurants along the street are made especially for several nationalities from Scandinavia like Norway, Finland, Denmark et.c ,with their signs written in Norwegian, Finish and Danish.

Closed to this area also, is the famous bar street Orfanidou, which is full of Scandinavia people during summer time with partys till morning.

Also a great variety of modern and romantic bars, atmospheric piano-restaurants, lively nightclubs and places playing Greek music are available in Rhodes Old Town for those who want the real and unforgetable nightlife!

Outside of Rhodes town about 15 min. is one of the most popular touristy resorts Faliraki. Faliraki Bar Street and Club Street is a paradise for young clubbers and pubbers! Every night the heart of Faliraki town beats fast and strong.

Visitors can choose British and Irish pubs, sports bars, discos, karaoke.. that's the first side of Faliraki.The second includes nice-quiet cafes and tavernas to choose from, with different cuisine, Greek traditional, Chinese, International or Italian food. Some Greek tavernas have also local folklore dancers who perform Greek dances.

Another special place in Rhodes island is Lindos, 50 km. from Rhodes town. Very popular and romantic! Lindos has many bars and restaurants supplying the needs of visitors. Dinner can be enhanced by a beautiful view when eaten in one of the many rooftop restaurants. There are a number of bars and clubs that remain open until the early hours of the morning but the noise levels are controlled.

There are bars and clubs in many of the island’s areas that stay open until the morning hours and have music for all tastes. The island of Rhodes is well known for its nightlife that offers multiple choices. Rhodes nightlife offers a lot of fun and excitement both varying and at considerable priced. People of different age groups and ethnicities from around the world come here to dance for whole nights and enjoy refreshing drinks in one of the many attractive bars such as at Rhodes City, Lindos, Trianta and Faliraki. It is therefore highly recommended places to visit for Rhodes nightlife. Fun never stops in Rhodes. It follows the island in all of it's expressions. Rhodes celebrates summer, celebrates life! She has "temples" dedicated to her and they are full of legends, celebrities and thousands of sweet memories. In the afternoon, just before the sunset, you can hear the songs of sirens which speak about dancing and unlimited fun. Few can resist them.
If you love Fiesta follow them. Whether you prefer something relaxing or whether you prefer something more intense you will find it in Rhodes. Rhodes is known as a cosmopolitan location for nightlife where you can avail every sort of music such as live, rock n’ roll, disco, Greek traditional and international music during your Rhodes holidays. In terms of entertainment, you will find some of the sophisticated nightclubs, bars and casino opened for whole night. You will therefore be entitled to things of your needs and unforgettable night during next Rhodes holidays. During the high season, Rhodes claims one of the most active nighttime scenes in Greece outside of Athens. Granted, some of that energy is grounded in the resort complexes north of the city, but there is enough to go around. The tourist guide greek-tourism informs you about the restaurants, lodgings, hotels and businesses that from which you'll be satisfied and recommend Rhodes to all your friends enticing them to visit. We are choosing the best cafe clubs, music bars, nightclubs, beach bars and clubs bearing in mind these criteria as well as what the locals and the Internet visitors told us excluding our opinion for those hotels that we think the most of, and we recommend without doubt that you should visit them.
In Rhodes you should absolutely visit. The most cosmopolitan areas in Rhodes (Rodos) are the Old Town that offers many bars to relax and enjoy a drink while watching the harbor and the Medieval scenery, Faliraki where the entertainment is usually wild and exciting with lit streets and numerous clubs for dancing but also Mantraki in the New Town that is full of lounge cafes. The Nightlife in Rhodes will get you of the ground. Your own common sense is as good a guide as any in this ever-changing scene. In a city as compact as Rhodes, it's best to follow the lights and noise, and get a little lost. When you decide to call it quits, shout down a taxi (if you're outside the Old Town) to bring you back -- just remember where you're staying. A consistent flow of sentiments, colors and music, all as a whole attract tourists from around the world for exploration during summer Rhodes holidays. Illumination of thousands of lights in the evenings and nights in the Rhodes Island therefore indicates that the party is just going to start. As a rule of thumb, the younger foreign set will find the New Town livelier than the Old Town. Cafe scenes are located on the harbor, behind Academy Square, or on Galias near New Market.
The bar scene tends to line up along Diakonou. In the Old Town, most of the clubs and bars are found along Miltiadhou -- these tend to be more frequented by the local youth. There must be at least 100 nightclubs on Rhodes, so you're sure to find one to your liking. Being one of the popular nightlife events on the Greek island, Rhodes has a lot to offer to its tourists so that they can make best Rhodes holidays during their stay. Apart from enjoying its leisurely romantic walks beside the beach in evenings, you can also visit many of the parties at various bars and clubs. Rhodes gives the impression that this Island never sleeps. Moreover, you can enjoy sun-setting scenes here. Rhodes is one of the liveliest islands in Greece with a varied nightlife composed of bouzouki clubs, Greek folk dance nights and dance clubs. The streets off Faliraki beach are home to many popular cafés, bars and clubs. There is also a casino next to Elli Beach for those who want to roll the dice. Old Town has a number of good entertainment venues including the Alexis Taverna, which has hosted Winston Churchill and Jackie Kennedy. The Son et Lumiere (Sound and Light) show at Palace of the Grand Masters is excellent, and to see traditional Greek dancing visit the Nelly Dimoglou Dance Theatre.

Rhodes Sports Rodos Sports - Greece

Rhodes has a wide variety of sports and other activities to offer, that can keep you busy while on holidays. You can find almost everything for all tastes and age groups

Sports in Rhodes island - Greece

Windsurfing / kitesurfing:

Windsurfing and kitesurfing after swimming is one of the most popular water sports in Rhodes and generally in Dodecanese. Prasonisi on Rhodes, Afiarti on Karpathos, and Marmari, Tingaki on Kos vie for the position of the best windsurfing beach. Sailboards are for hire almost everywhere.

If you are a novice, most places that rent out equipment also give lessons. Wind / kite - surfing becomes more popular in Rhodes every year. Windsurfers and kitesurfers can be rented by the hour at all the popular beaches and even in the city of Rhodes itself. The East coast, with its calmer waters might be advisable for beginners, but experienced windsurfers will be sure to find the waves of the West coast a challenge worth meeting.

Water Skiing / Jet skiing:

In Rhodes there are water-ski, jet skiing centres almost in every beach. The eastern coast of the island, where the sea is ussually calmer, makes an ideal place for water skiing. Boats are available at all popular beaches, and they will also provide the necesarry equipment. And when the sea is calm on the West coast, water skiing facilities will appear there, too.

Snorkelling / Diving & Sub Aqua fishing:

Snorkelling is enjoyable just about anywhere in Rhodes and the rest of Dodecanese islands. Diving is another matter. Any kind of underwater activity using breathing apparatus is strictly forbidden other than under the supervision of a diving school. This is to protect the many antiquites in the depths of the Aegean.

There are plenty of diving schools on Rhodes. Spear - fishing has many enthusiasts in Rhodes, and everyone over 18 years of age is allowed to do it. No permit is required, although it is forbitten to spear-fish near bathers. The use of underwater flash-lights at night is also prohibited. The most important as said before however is against the use of breathing apparatus whether for fishing or not. The full wealth of the sea-bed of Rhodes may be explored only by joining the diving schools.

Trekking:

Rhodes is big and bossy. But it has a lot on offer. Resorts and beaches abound. Its mountains offer vineyards and trekking. All islands are a veritable paradise for trekkers of course at the right time of the year. Trekking is not fun at all in July August, when the temperatures are constantly up around 40 C. Spring (April to May) is the perfect time.

Swimming:

It is only to be expected that swimming is the most popular sport in Rhodes. There is always a choice between deep and swallow water, sandy or rocky beaches an calm, crystal clear water or high waves. Those who think safety and pleasure on the beach lies in numbers will find things to their liking, as will those who prefer to be more or less alone. And those who hate to be seperated from refreshment can use the swimming pools at one of the big hotels.

Water sports:

At many beaches around the island there are organized water sport centres where one can take lessons in surfing, catamaran, sailing, parasailing, jet skiing, pedalo, canoeing and extreme sports.

Yachting / Sailing:

Weather conditions in Rhodes from April to October make it a yachtsman's mecca. Sailing boats of various sizes and motor boats can be rented at Mandraki harbour. Those intersted in renting a small racing craft can apply to the Yacht Club, opposite the entrance to Mandraki harbour.

Tennis:

Many of the large hotels outside the city have tennis courts, which are also open to non-residents who have had the forehtought to make their booking in time. In the city itself, the Rhodes Tennis Club has courts near the Naval Club beach.

Golf:

There is an 18-hole golf course at Afandou, 19 km of Rhodes city. The clubhouse contains changing rooms, lounges, a bar and a restaurant as well a shop selling golging equipment. In parallel there are also mini -golf courses in operation at major hotels on the island as well as privately owned golf clubs.

Cycling:

Cycling is possible all over the island. You can hire a bicycle and enjoy your ride either in town or exploring the whole island. The International Cycling Games organized each year during the first half of March are of particular interest.

Extreme Sports:

If you want to get your adrenaline going try bungee jumping at Faliraki or at New World Bungee and Aquarius Euro-Bungee .All operate in accordance with the legal safety requirements and are supervised by trained staff.

Horse Riding:

You can hire horses for riding near the village of Pastida and Ialyssos on the western side of the beach.

Mini Football 5 x 5:

Football courts can be found all over the island and nobody would mind if you went in there to shoot some goals. There are also 5-a-side football pitches available in some resorts. One of the best know ones is Venezia Hotel in Faliraki.

Go-Kart:

There are several Go-kart tracks on the island. There is one in Damatria, one in Lardos and one in Faliraki. The one in Faliraki called Stan's Go-Karts is the easiest one to reach.

Bowling:

There are modern bowling centres where local champions leagues are organized. While playing one can also enjoy a coffee or drink.

Camping:

There is one campsite on the island at Faliraki which has all the amenities to guarantee you a please stay.

Water Park:

Impressively large with a wide range of rides, the faliraki water park is built amphitheatre-like on the side of hill above Faliraki beach. Apart from traditional rides like slides, lazy river and black hole it also has a rafting slide, giant slide, aqua gym, lifeguards, a bar and restaurants.

Mini Golf:

Mini golf courses can be found all over the island primarily at the large hotel complexes.

Paintball:

This is a harmless game of warfare. The only paintball part is at Kalythies on the road towards the village of Psinthos.

Squash:

Fans of squash can enjoy their favourite sport at the major hotel complexes.

Beach Volleyball:

At quite a few beaches on Rhodes you can play beach volleyball on specially laid out courts. Each year the World Beach Volleyball Championships are held in Rhodes Town during the month of July.

Rhodes Monasteries Rodos Churches Orthodox Monasteries - Greece

Monasteries in Rhodes island, Greece

Paramythia Monastery - Afandou village

Tsambika Monastery - Archaggelos village

Skiadi Monastery - Messanagros village

Ipseni Monastery - Lardos village

Thari Monastery - Laerma village

Pantanassis Monastery - Soroni village

Kalopetra Monastery - near the Butterflies valley

Churches in Rhodes island, Greece

Agios Nikolaos Church - Foundoukli Eleousa village

Agios Nectarios Church - Archipolis village

Katholiki church - Afandou village

Filerimos Church - Ialyssos village

Agios Soulas Church - Soroni village

The history of the place where the monastery is built Courage lost for ever. Historians and archaeologists say that the site was pre-Christian temple of Apollo, which confirm the two small carnivores found in the monastery.

Him 5th AD century was built on the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, early Christian basilica which remains divided about the current church ..

The current Church of Archangel Michael is built between the 9th and 11th century by a princess, which miraculously etherapefse the Archangel Michael from an incurable disease. The building of this temple with its imposing dome is composed of six phases and the architectural decoration includes four phases. The oldest pictures of this temple are two whole Hierarchs, St. Eleftherios and St. Gregory Akragantinon, late 12th century and preserved in the Byzantine Museum of Rhodes. From the Byzantine monastery survives only Catholic. The other buildings constructed while the old in the early 19th century and modern since 1990.

The monastery has always had the courage and presence of Abbot in the economic life of the Holy Metropolis of Rhodes. The last Abbot of this, Father Ignatius, passed away in 1916. Since then, the monastery fell into decline and obscurity.

In 1989 he came from Patmos, the brothers of the Monastery of Patmos and professor of Church School Patmiada Archimandrite. Amfilohije Tsoukas (now Bishop of New Zealand) and took the monastery igoumeneia opening a new page in the history of this.

The landscaping of the Catholic, that is the central church of the Archangel Michael (maintainable iconostasis and murals, replaced from the old floor and pews), the bank building and the hostel, the formation of Igoumeneiou, the building of reservoirs and ensure the necessary water electricity, repairing the road, the building of the Parliament Assembly of the Sacred, the construction of the new church of St. Eleftherios (launched on December 15, 2004 by Bishop Kyrillos of Rhodes), the establishment and operation of the city of Rhodes, a religious bookstore, the broadcaster station in the monastery with a range on the island of Rhodes and some other islands of the Dodecanese, the building premises and the operation in these children's camps are the works made in the monastery from 1990 until today. Today the monastery egkatavioun eight monks Foreman Archimandrite Parthenios Bay. Celebration on November 8 (Synaxis of Archangels), May 21 (Saints Constantine and Helen) and December 15 (St Eleftherios). Outside the precincts of the monastery there are the chapels of St. John the Baptist and St. Nektarios.

On the east side of the island of Rhodes, about 24 km. away from the city, in the Municipality of Afandou is the Monastery of Our Lady Paramythia.

The reconstruction of the monastery began in 1988.

Founder and founder of the Abbey is now Abbot, Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne Seraphim Parcharidis. It was called "Tales" by the miraculous image of the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi.

The foundation of the monastery took place on 09.10.1988 and the opening of the trial on 12/11/1994 by Metropolitan Apostolos two person. Later built outside the enclosure of the Monastery and the second devoted to the Catholic Synaxis of the Archangels, which was inaugurated on 05.28.2005 by His Eminence. Metropolitan Kirill of Rhodes. The Monastery celebrates on January 21 (Boxing Day fairy tales) and 8 November (Synaxis of the Archangels). The inner courtyard is the chapel of St. Anthony the Great Cemetery and erected the pareklisio St. Panteleimon.

The Monastery egkatavioun seven monks, have not registered and 5. The monks serving the local church to confession, the Mass, the Sunday, the camps and preaching. Within the monastery brought the handiwork of manufacturing incense, candelas and images.

The Holy Monastery Revealed is a few kilometers outside the city of Rhodes in Ixia.

In the area where it stands today, the Holy Monastery of the 19th century. inhabited by lepers, isolated from the rest of the world. One day a leper found on the beach, tucked away in the sand, an image of the Virgin Mary. Since the revelation of the image received Faneromeni title. Finding the Image has been the cause of building the lepers, the first small church, which was later expanded with assistance from the Christian communities Ialyssos and hanging. In 1933 he was named the first abbot of Monastery Archimandrite Dorotheos Frankland, who restored it. The call Fr Meletiou Paraskeva built the present south wing of the cells.

The monastery now has three monks with Anthony Abbot Archimandrite Father. Celebrates September 8 (Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Friday and Easter (Life Giving Source and Synaxis of the miraculous icon of Revealed.

MARY MONASTERY SKIADENIS

The monastery is located in SW Skiadi Part of Rhodes, built at the foot of the mountain Skiadi.

It is 90 km from Rhodes. Two roads lead to the monastery, one west of the sea through the Apolakkia Kattavia and the other more adventurous and more impressive than the N.A.plefra through the mountain village Mesanagros.

For the etymology of the word Skiadi indicated:

It owes its name to the visor = shady landscape, where villagers shade. When others in the shade of a large cloud that is most often the cliff. A second version based on similarity to the sun visor, a pyramidal head cover. Indeed, if one looks at the Monolith, like the ancient hat.

The small church is a Byzantine and early Christian not. Around the Church saw the remains of a large building that probably n 'belonging to early Christian basilica. In the post-Byzantine period AD 1200, according to surviving date, the wall of the sanctuary was built on the ruins of an ancient temple, a small Byzantine church. Painted in the eighteenth century - when it started and expansion of the church - which is attested by the surviving dated 1777 and was completed around 1861 under Abbot Ignatius Zannetidi.

In K. century, just 200-300 meters from the monastery, surrounded by dense trees and bushes, lived two or three practitioners from Kattavia Vati or in a building called "Askitargo. For several evenings, stood nearby a unique light. They went to the point where they found a picture of the Virgin Mary.

According to tradition, this occurred in a region that says "Kira lives. The Saints have found a miracle image of the Virgin Mary and felt that this was one of the four first painted - painted by Luke the Evangelist.

They took the picture and the candle with great reverence and carried in the askitargo. In the morning the picture was gone.

Search and found where it is today built the Church. This event was repeated on other occasions.

Then they realized that Mary wanted to stay there and decided to fulfill her wish. Built in this place a temple. Also, several years ago was built a high wall around the monastery for protection from pirates. Today, this wall has been demolished and survives only one piece, which is the entrance to the monastery.

About the image include:

Older picture of the monastery should be that is on the altar and is made of mastic. This unique picture of art and technique leptoskalismeno coated with silver.

The image of the Virgin to the left of the entrance of the sanctuary is covered with an expensive chytoimantio, which has many writings over the right shoulder of the Virgin Mary.

We read your:

SUCH CHITNAS / IRGYROTHI K (AI) EPICHRYSOTHI / diligence costs / PANOSIOLOG (IOTATOU) / Archimandrite / K Ignatius / Anno Domini 1886. BELOW THE GOD Skiadeni MP.

Over the small halo Christ: ON THE ARCHIERATEIAS / OBSERVANCE (OTATOU) SAINT ROSE / K GERMANY / Anno Domini / Ergon Nov 1886 Emmanuel PAMTELI. D CHRISOCHOOU Edge YEAR 1886.

The face of the Virgin Mary is alive, sweet expressive eyes, despite the gloom left by the years.

Around the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ, are elaborately carved angels, fruits, flowers and shrubs. The decor leaves filled with pomegranate, symbol of fertility and life. Over the shoulders, the stars of virginity and the kindness and the Angels with scrolls unfold phrases from the Bible.

The monastery is also a rare Gospel 1781, artwork or achievement of printing, Monthly (1862) and paraklitiki old versions, etc.

The current temple is remarkable artwork without sanctuary door with sculpted natural beauty, with pictures of post-Byzantine period stands in good condition. Inside the monastery there is still wood-carved pontifical throne. The floor is paved with black and white pebbles.

The complex consists of houses Chalkitika they call it the 'built the Chalkitis to stay when they come to worship. Generally, the monastery is surrounded by several outbuildings, lofts and new buildings can provide hospitality to visitors. Mostly, however, surrounded by the beautiful scenery, the serenity of the landscape enhanced by the grace and spiritual presence of Mary.

The monastery has been looted by the Germans - Englishmen - Turks and other sacrilegious. The complex is a miracle not harmed by fire in 1992 while the priest - John Keramitzis from Samos embraced the image and removed.

The miraculous image of Our Lady of Skiadeni customary until now procession from village to village on Rhodes during the period of Lent and the people most often to carry pedestrians.

On the day of grace on 8 September, celebrated the "Nativity of Mary, many visitors flock to the island of Rhodes and Halki.

We should mention that during the Ottoman period, the Abbot Ignatius Zannetidis had turned the monastery in an institution chased and desperate women. The second Cathedral, earning baptisms and marriage licenses. (At that time Bishop Synesius, invitees and the Patriarch departed in Istanbul city, and afisen in place of Ignatius as archiepiscopal throughout the islands of Rhodes and Symi, Tilos, Halki, Nisyros, Kastelorizo).

Apart from how to find the image of the Virgin Mary, we give you some more miracles:

I) During the dates of pirates following story. A pirate ship dropped anchor in the sea area near the mountain Skiadi. The pirates know that the Church has valuables, went to the monastery and began to plunder. And grabbed the icon of the Virgin Mary. But when they returned on board the ship faded. Christians have had in the miracle of the Virgin Skiadeni. In the marine area from Mesanagros to blinds, there is a small island that looks like a petrified pirate ship. The call "Petrokaravo" or "scallops" or "scallops."

II) Anastasios Thunder, the "Rhodian Folklore" he describes another miracle of the Virgin Skiadeni in Rhodian dialect and transfer as:

"One time a Turkish aga in Turkey is not believed in the miracles of the Virgin and ekeida who roamed the sharpening of the kaman nailed to it. For a etrexeg gaiman that picture and his hand aga ekoullathi. The Turkish metaden eparakalesen and the Virgin Mary to Janni and gums give the monastery its fields, pouchen nearby. The Lady in esynchorise he made good his hand and gums fields of Agha eginasi idiochtisia the monastery.

Elsewhere it is stated: Madonna accepted the repentance and cured. Then the Turkish official to official documents that have survived until today, donated to the metropolis Mary Skiadeni as much land could be seen from the courtyard of the monastery.

III) The tradition says that there was a wild boar that was destroying the crops of Chiliomodi the most fertile plain of Apolakkia. The Lady in petrified and threw a rock in the sea area. The rocky island is called "headscarf".

In the monastery today, apart from the image of Skiadeni, project of 1886, there are 4 other images depicting: Jesus Christ, St. John, St. Nicholas and the Birth of Mary. These images, works of 1885, donated Chalkias and kept in good condition.

The Cathedral of the monastery was renovated recently and decorated by the Mount Athos monk Paisios also equipped with new functional ware. The monastery is run by a committee chaired by the Bishop of Mr. Rhodes Cyril. The Virgin patron Skiadeni most of southern Rhodes has a unique history and simple beauty of nature gave birth, nursed the people and blessed by God.

At around Filerimo area excavations brought to light finds belonging to the Minoan and Mycenaean era, which confirms that the habitation of Ialyssos is ongoing and dates back to the extreme this time.

Found Mycenaean and ancient cemeteries and graves with many rich findings, which are most exposed to the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes.

In one plateau to Filerimos was little remains of the ancient citadel of strong Ialyssos and remains the foundation of the temple of Athena and Zeus citizens, dating from the third or second century BC The temple was great, Doric and looked like it Lindos Athena. On the ruins of this church was built a basilica in the 5th century AD, which now survives only in cruciform baptistery.

The area is fenced with stone fence and the entrance is the east gate, where a wide stone staircase, with tall cypress trees right and left, leads us to the monastery of Panagia Filerimos dedicated to Zoodochus Source, built by the Knights in place of an older Byzantine church and rebuilt in its present form by Italian archaeologists.

On the east and the northwest corner of the hill is visible remnants of Byzantine fortifications with additions of the time of the Knights.

Right next to cross the stone baptismal font is restored Gothic church of Panagia Filerimos.

To the left of the main entrance of the site at a lower level of the monastery is the small underground Byzantine church of Agios Georgios Hostos, 14th or 15th century AD

Opposite the entrance to the archaeological site outside the fence starts the so-called Calvary, a stoned walkway with 14 engravings on one side, standing on pedestals, which represent the Passion of Christ. The view from here is breathtaking. Pines, cypresses, oaks, olive trees everywhere, as there reaches the eye. A few yards down the hillside is partially restored fountain with six Doric columns and an equal number of pillars inside stso (4th century BC)

Is it really impossible to describe the greatness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the only real and Despina in the world. The same as a chosen vessel of God, as a container maximum grace, became the instrument of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and the salvation of mankind.

The Virgin Mary is the unique value of a person who adorned and honored the woman. It is the second Eve, as brought salvation and redemption to mankind with the birth of Christ.

The Virgin Mary is that person in the history of Orthodox theology especially honored by the faithful because of the benevolence of many. In life on earth was the woman who excelled in the holy virtues of love, humility and chastity. United with Christ by the miracle of the incarnation is now in the heavenly life is still the "holy of myrothiki akenotou myrrh the divine fragrance of Christ" (St. Modesto Jerusalem) to illuminate us sinners in the way of our salvation. With the brokerage of rushing to prayers supplications, we reach out to the tests, we soften our pain, calms our souls and is generally found as a mother next to us every time. So we can easily admit that Mary not only went to heaven, but heaven's hearts and became the sweet love and protection of all.

Furthermore, the love shown by people in the face of the Virgin Mary appears from all the temples are dedicated to her face. Of the 8,660 parish churches of Greece the 1900 is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and from 490 to 170 monasteries devoted to her. In the crowd of about a thousand epithets of the Virgin Mary is also the place name Mary Tsambika.

Any attempt to record and celebrate the presence of Mary in the life of our church is small and can not add something to the heavenly splendor. Directs the writer and every reader to the source of blessing, of the Son, Jesus Christ. And when that presence of Our Lady is undeniable witness multiple benefits many people, as in Mary Tsampikas how one can remain silent?

Although he was known case of Mary Tsambika for many years has enjoyed writing a book dedicated the album.

The first attempt to record the delivery of the display of the image was blessed by the Sava two person, father of Mr. Rhodes, the former Metropolitan Apostle, in the form of poem 129 verses. Entitled "The Miracle of Our Lady."

The second attempt was in May 1998 by the author in a book with more extensive presentation. The title of this book is "Virgin Tsambika theological-historical approach."

Madonna Tsambika is a most prestigious and famous shrines in honor of the Virgin Mary in the Dodecanese and is located near the town of Archangel, Rhodes. Here I am pleased the Most Holy Virgin to make clear maternal care and custody of the countless miracles he has done and is doing to those who rely on faith and invoke the intercession with Christ.

The word Tsambika, according to unwritten oral tradition comes from the word for free, which in local dialect means archangelitiki fire-spark.

According to tradition, the picture seemed far from clear, however, distinguished the lamps of fire with it.

At this point we should mention that the miraculous image of Our Lady Tsambika came three times to the Byzantine monastery of Our Lady of Kykkos Eleousa Kyprou.Otan monks from Cyprus found the image in Rhodes, came to restore back to their monastery ; the picture, but bounced back on the hill in Rhodes. Cypriots to demonstrate that indeed this was the image left, burned back in order to have a proof mark. The burning distinguished very clearly today.

Madonna Tsambika today shows her love to childless couples by giving them the joy of motherhood and fatherhood.

Popular piety honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary Tsambika - Lady of C Sunday of Lent that is the Cross, when the Holy Cross shines as a beacon in the sea of ​​Lent and sweet spreads hope in Christian hearts. The hiker was climbing the day Notre Tsambika tired, sweat wets, inflames me the entrails of thirst and yet persists. The trees shade gives it a sigh of relief and give courage to get up in the spiritual one source.

Also, the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary September 8, many people flock to Virgin Tsambika low.

Madonna Tsambika we all support each moment of our lives and made the ratio of troparion: "Mother of God, the hope of all Christians roof, fortresses, keeps their hopes of thee."

Temple in Greek means the dwelling, the innermost part of the sanctuary, the sanctuary. In general we Ionic `nios of" the Attic "the neos 'ex' naio. The verb, as in "nod" and the word "mind" show flow and completeness. Interestingly, the word shows in the Doric and Attic poetry general of the word "church" are ships ", ie the ship. Looking back in the relative verb "temple," (flow, run), we find a derivative of the word "Nama", meaning source. Thus, while dwelling indicates a stable and stationary point, several derivatives of the word "church" we create the sense of movement and continuous flow.

The Church of Mary Catholic is to apostolovadisto agiotoko Rhodes and boast of as the great Virgin Mary shrine, which, in spite of the times and times of adversity and difficulties of history, remains in constant motion and flow Orthodox witness. The fact is timeless spirit doxologikis reference ecclesiastical body, which "holds all the wealth of starry sky, telling the glory of the Lord God

Beautifully situated in the southeast the village (Theologos Rhodes) cloudy in reeds and the limits of Psinthos is the Monastery of Panagia Kalopetra.

You can reach the Psinthos but from the road passing through Butterflies greatly while facing right Kastri.

The church is on a small plateau of Mount Lefkopoda "or" Leftopagos "built by the ruler of Wallachia, Alexander Ypsilanti (1782). The map of the mountain written and Lefkopeda, the color of the soil.

The monastery was in 1489, because if they existed before the conquest of Rhodes in 1522, the Turks would not allow repair or construction in accordance with the policy followed by the Christians. The publication of the archives of the Knights reserved surprises, but it is impossible to detect archaeological building.

The early indication of Kalopetra in 1314, forcing us to associate with the 'other monasteries in the same time as the Commander in Kammyri the Artamitis, courage, blinds, St. Filimonas Arnitha the Fountoukli and Filerimo .

It is shown that together constitute key points of an internal network connecting the island villages and great military controlled crossings. They were resting place of transit, so collect important information of the utmost importance. In addition, hold a business magazine attackers or concealed in a secret military mission.

Broadcast as a beacon-signals, messages arrived on time fire in the town of Rhodes. At the same time were significant for the economic units and clinics at the soul.

In the southeastern part of the island, 50 km from Rhodes town, towards the historic village of Lindos and chorioLardos, sometimes hidden in the lush green forest, lies the monastery of Panagia Ipseni iGypsenis ...

There are two possible scenarios for the taprosonymia Panagias.Ypseni from the height to which the monastery is built, hence the popular line of "Oh Mary mouYpseni who'll be in Psilomata. "Gypseni" layer of plaster from the surrounding area.

H chronology construction of the monastery, according to the sign at the entrance of the temple is around 1855 and was the founder of Saint Meletios. Today in moniegkatavionoun 15 nuns under the spiritual guidance of the new over the abbot of the monastery, Mary Nun. The first abbess of the Monastery, he was a nun and founder of Evgenia fraternity was the current Archbishop of New Zealand, Mr AmfilochiosTsoukos.

The monastery celebrates 22 and August 23, the novena of Our Lady, joined a crowd of people and on 12 February when he honored the memory of Saint Meletiou.

Some ταδιακονήματατωνμοναζουσών, is painting, sewing, cultivation of land (vineyards, olive trees, xynodentra) and the construction of images in natural wood.

A monastery with its own history and path decorates the island of Rhodes and gives peace to all visitors and pilgrims to the monastery.

On the southwest side of the island of Rhodes, about 30 km away from the city and between the villages of Theologos and Soroni, is the convent of Our Lady Pantanassis.

Ktitoras the monastery is the Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne Seraphim Parcharidis, Abbot of the Monastery of Our Lady Paramythia. Named "Pantanassa" the miraculous image of the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi, a copy of which is the monastery.

The construction of the Monastery began in 1995 and included the main temple, a small chapel of Saint Irene Chrysovalantou three cells, a small guest quarters, kitchen and ancillary areas. In 1997 settled the first two sisters of the monastery, old Makaria sister and Senate.

Then followed the erection of new cells, kitchen, guest quarters, agiografeiou, stitching and kiroplasteiou.

The 2002-3 built a large hall, used as a dining room for pilgrims.

The brotherhood of the Monastery of five nuns in the Mother Abbess Makaria Maravelias.

The monastery church was painted in 1998-1999 and was inaugurated by Bishop Kyrillos of Rhodes on July 2, 2004, the day which celebrates the Holy Monastery.