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Rhodes Town – Two contrasting towns in one
Rhodes Town is on the north-east tip of the island of Rhodes, 5 miles from Ixia, 11 miles from the airport and just 14 miles from the coast of Turkey, guaranteeing a long hot summer! Rhodes Town is the largest town and the most developed resort on the island and has something for everyone. Rhodes Town holidays can enjoy the best of two entirely different cities. The cosmopolitan New Town offers wide streets, open squares and plenty of shops including some sophisticated fashion boutiques. But Rhodes Town claim to fame is the extraordinary walled Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rhodes Old Town is a dense maze of narrow lanes and astonishing architecture dating from the 16th century Knights of St John plus Turkish influences like the popular Turkish Baths. The Old Town remains a hugely impressive remarkably well-preserved medieval Crusader fortress city despite being packed with shops, bars and restaurants. Essential sights on Rhodes Town holidays include the Street of the Knights, the 14th century Palace of the Grand Masters, the striped Mosque of Suleiman in the Turkish quarter, the Mandriki windmills and lighthouse, the archaelogical museum and the aquarium. Its easy to explore all of Rhodes Town on foot as the area is quite compact. A favourite Rhodes Town holiday walk is to Monte Smith Hill for the ancient Acropolis and superb views.
Rhodes Town holidays– Popular beaches and plenty of nightlife
Holidays in Rhodes Town are for those preferring beaches with plenty of amenities along with good shopping, a huge selection of restaurants and bars and plenty of lively nightlife. Rhodes Town restaurants include romantic Old Town choices and appealing tavernas in the Mandriki port area. The Mandraki harbour area is another Rhodes Town holiday focal point with its fashionable yachts and bustling market. Rhodes Town holiday nightlife is busy and lively, with a huge selection of restaurants, bars and nightclubs especially in the New Town. If you want full-on nightlife try Faliraki 7 miles along the coast, but there is no shortage of venues in the town itself.
Holiday in Rhodes Town – Lively historic base
Holidays in Rhodes Town have a choice of two town beaches of shingle and sand facing east and west of a small peninsular. Both Rhodes Town beaches are popular, have every facility and a range of watersports on offer. Many other Rhodes beaches are close. Rhodes Town holidays can use the city as a base for exploration of the entire island by car, bus or boat.
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