Gennadi in Rhodes, Dodecanese is a village located 60 km south of central Rhodes. It is a small settlement with tasteful taverns, small hotels, apartments and villas. Wander around the narrow streets and picturesque white-washed houses. The old olive press of the village will reveal techniques of the past. Do not omit to taste the fine Greek cuisine. Gennadi will also amaze you with its crystalline beaches. Worth visiting are the magnificent Byzantine churches of Ioannis Theologos and Agia Anastasia. There are various local shops with great souvenirs and handmade objects of folklore art. You can also take a short walk in Gennadi barrage which boasts small lakes in a beautiful verdant scenery. Last but not least, if you are a surf lover Prassonisi is the place to choose for some surfing action.
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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