Archangelos village in Rhodes, Dodecanese is located south of the City of Rhodes, on the eastern coast of the island. The village boasts traditional architecture with narrow streets, picturesque houses with arches, in vivid colors as well as walls decorated with ceramics, which is the local produce. Beautiful squares with aged tall trees are where people gather to enjoy a coffee or a chat. Archangelos village has a very friendly and tranquil character and its inhabitants stick to the traditions and customs of the past; passing from their yards you will feel the scent of freshly baked bread. Archangelos is one of the biggest villages, thus not densely populated and people here still speak a kind of dialect. The traditional pottery and carpet-making art are still practiced along with the confection of high leather boots. The Church of the Archangel Michael dominates the village and worth visiting is the Church of Saint John which houses beautiful frescoes that date back to the 14th century. The ruins of the castle of Saint John are standing on the top of the hill at 10-20 minutes’ walk from the village.
Rhodes is the largest and most popular island of the Dodecanese. Also known for having 300 days of sunshine per year, Rhodes Island is mostly famous for the romantic Old Town and the amazing beach resorts. The Old Town is among the best-preserved Medieval Towns of Europe, with strong walls, a mythical castle, paved paths and elegant stone mansions. Rhodes Island is geographically located between Karpathos and Kos and it is, along Santorini and Mykonos, among the most popular Greek islands.
Each island in the Aegean has its own identity of unique wild beauty and rich cultural heritage. Some of these pristine islands are for the most part unexplored, such as Chios, Lesvos, Samos and Thasos, while others display a very vibrant day and nightlife and is where the heart of tourism beats, such as cosmopolitan Mykonos, Santorini with the most mesmerizing sunset, Rhodes with the biggest square in Europe and the Achillion palace of princess Sissy, and Paros and Ios with their whitewashed alleys and welcoming turquoise beaches.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored. Holidays in Greece is the ultimate experience all year round. It offers a great pallet of experiences; the warm sun, the crystal clear beaches, the dramatic nature, the rich culture and the renowned hospitality along with the unique culinary experience of the Mediterranean diet.
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