Kalathos is a lovely settlement on the east coast of the island of Rhodes offering one of the longest beaches of the island. It is found almost 8km from the village of Lindos. Lindos is a lovely village famed to be one of the most attractive and beautiful villages of Rhodes with important archeological findings. Its prime amphitheatric location on the slopes of the hill, overlooking a picturesque bay with its emblematic acropolis on top, makes it stand out. The village is adorned with whitewashed houses with pebble paved alleys and buildings that embrace Byzantine, medieval, Arab and local architectural elements. Pefki is another nearby option; a relatively low profile beach resort area of Rhodes, just 4km from cosmopolitan Lindos, washed by the Mediterranean Sea. Sandy beaches and crystal blue sea waters spread along the coast at the foot of a hillside adorned with pine trees which color the water.
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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