Rhodes: Greek Isle Options, Profile?

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From the London/UK Guardian earlier this month, they had this headline: “Rhodes less travelled: finding peace on the Greek island" with this sub-headline: "Away from the tourist hotspots, this popular Aegean island still has plenty of magic.”

 

Here are some of their profile highlights: “One of the first Greek islands to embrace mass-market tourism, Rhodes is known primarily as a family-oriented fly and flop – sun, sea and sand with a good dollop of Greek history on the side. But it’s earlier on in the season that can be the prettiest time to visit.”

 

As detailed in my live/blog, we visited Rhodes for the first time in 2018 in sailing from Athens to Dubai.  We enjoyed a sampling of the history, culture, architecture, etc., there.  Will post some visuals later.  Part of their reporting details that aspects of Rhodes can get very busy with masses of tourists from cruise ships, but that there are smaller villages and areas that offer "escape".  

 

Here are some of their added highlights: "What’s surprising about Rhodes is how it changes within minutes of leaving the coast.  The big draw at this end of the island is the historic town of Lindos but, when we visit, the cobbled streets are packed with cruise groups and excursions.  There’s plenty to see, including hundreds of religious buildings – mosques, churches, chapels and monasteries – each giving a glimpse of the island’s tempestuous history, whether Roman or Byzantine, Ottoman or Italian."

 

Fortunately for us, Lindos was not too crowded during our visit and we enjoyed the somewhat challenging (for a "seasoned citizen" like me) climb up to the top of the scenic fortress in this historic town.   

 

Please share your experiences and tips from being on Rhodes.  Likes and dislikes?  Favorite spots?

 

Full story at:

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/feb/05/rhodes-greece-finding-peace-on-the-greek-island

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

From late 2018, see “Holy Lands, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Dubai, Greece, etc.”, with many visuals, details and ideas for the historic and scenic Middle East. Now at 21,572 views.  Connect at:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2607054-livenautica-greece-holy-lands-egypt-dubai-terrypix’s/

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During our visit to Lindos, we found its history and scenic "drama" to be very interesting.  

 

With the headlines of "Rich History of the Acropolis of Lindos", you can read more from the below link, including these highlights: "The history of the Acropolis of Lindos on Rhodes is as old as the history of ancient Greece, as tradition has Lindos participating in the fabled Trojan War.  Today, the Acropolis of Lindos is the main archeological site of Rhodes, with the 116-meter (381-foot) high cliff dominating the town and overlooking the sea.  It is a natural fortification that was used by the ancient Greeks and by the Romans, Byzantines, Knights of St. John, and Ottomans later on."

 

Full article at:

https://greekreporter.com/2022/07/02/acropolis-of-lindos/

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Athens & Greece: Visuals, details from two visits in a city and nearby with great history, culture and architecture.  Now at 50,373 views.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1101008

 

Here is a sample of some of the visuals from our visit to Lindos, its acropolis, the ruins, their scenic/historic resort village, its old church and inside this religious structure that was so movingly decorated in the Greek Orthodox tradition.  You can also see a cute cat guarding the narrow steps and path as we climbed up and UP to the top of this dramatic site.:

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From a distance, here is an overall view to Lindos, the village and its famed acropolis.:

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Appreciate the kind follow-up from mcmommy.  Have more visuals from Rhodes to share.  See below.  

 

From the London/UK Sun yesterday, they had this headline: “GREEK HEROES The holiday hangouts to save summer” with these highlights: “Off the coast of mainland Turkey, is the Dodecanese island of  Rhodes, officially the sunniest island of all, with more sandy beaches, ancient temples and a medieval Old Town.”  This profile offers a number of hotel/resort options where you can stay on Rhodes, depending on your needs/interests.  

 

Full story at:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/21137115/where-to-go-greece-summer-holidays-travel-republic/

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise from Copenhagen, July 2010, to the top of Europe. Scenic visuals with key tips. Live/blog at 246,097 views.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/1172051-livesilver-cloud-norway-coastfjords-july-1-16-reports/

 

One of the best preserved mediaeval settlements in the world, Rhodes’ Old Town has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Protected inside its imposing wall – a boundary between past and present – you can wander through a maze of narrow streets with noble buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries, mediaeval churches and Ottoman mosques, etc.  Below are some of my visual highlights, including another cute cat, plus the Greek flag.:

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During our Lindos tour, here was our guide showing us a drawing as to how their fortress looked during its peak, historic period.: