Rhodes – the clear skies, the deep blue ocean. What is there not to love? Whether you be a student looking to party the night away, or a traveller wanting to experience the world, this island offers everything to everyone.
As I walked along the pebble floor on the street and gazed into the shining eye of the sun, I thought to myself; this is paradise. Rhodes felt like a walk through antiquity, dotted with Greek castles and churches as far as the eye could see. However, the island is not without its problems. Pickpockets and panhandlers are everywhere – I would recommend not making eye contact if you are approached on the street and walk firmly onwards.
The nightlife in Rhodes is for many the reason for visiting. The combination of buzzing clubs and blue beaches make it a …show more content…
Here you can follow old paths and experience the beauty of the golden fields and shaded woods. The atmosphere here is one of tranquillity and you can walk a while without seeing anybody else. There are plenty of places to take scenic walks and there are lots of premade routes – just pick up a guidebook.
When you are on Rhodes, don’t forget that you can take the opportunity to travel to the surrounding islands of Megisti, Halki, Symi and many more. All these islands have a unique story to tell and plenty of perfectly preserved buildings. You can find more about these islands here -https://ramblingsfromrhodes.blogspot.co.uk/p/nearby-islands.html
The official language of Rhodes is Greek, but it isn’t unheard of to hear languages such as German, Turkish or Italian being spoken and that is because the island was occupied by lots of different nationalities over the years. You can learn some useful phrases here. https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/rhodes/useful-phrases/
Because the island is quite tourist-orientated, most places like restaurants and bars will speak good English, so tourists from other parts of the world do not need to
As I walked along the pebble floor on the street and gazed into the shining eye of the sun, I thought to myself; this is paradise. Rhodes felt like a walk through antiquity, dotted with Greek castles and churches as far as the eye could see. However, the island is not without its problems. Pickpockets and panhandlers are everywhere – I would recommend not making eye contact if you are approached on the street and walk firmly onwards.
The nightlife in Rhodes is for many the reason for visiting. The combination of buzzing clubs and blue beaches make it a …show more content…
Here you can follow old paths and experience the beauty of the golden fields and shaded woods. The atmosphere here is one of tranquillity and you can walk a while without seeing anybody else. There are plenty of places to take scenic walks and there are lots of premade routes – just pick up a guidebook.
When you are on Rhodes, don’t forget that you can take the opportunity to travel to the surrounding islands of Megisti, Halki, Symi and many more. All these islands have a unique story to tell and plenty of perfectly preserved buildings. You can find more about these islands here -https://ramblingsfromrhodes.blogspot.co.uk/p/nearby-islands.html
The official language of Rhodes is Greek, but it isn’t unheard of to hear languages such as German, Turkish or Italian being spoken and that is because the island was occupied by lots of different nationalities over the years. You can learn some useful phrases here. https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/rhodes/useful-phrases/
Because the island is quite tourist-orientated, most places like restaurants and bars will speak good English, so tourists from other parts of the world do not need to