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IALYSSOS FALIRAKI LINDOS History Rhodes or Heliousa is an island rich with myths and restless history. Ruler of all the islands of the Aegean Sea for a very long period of time. Its continuously growing economy from commerce (with a monopoly in the Mediterranean Sea and the Euxine Pontos Sea) and its connection with the whole world, had led, some of the largest cities such as Lindos- and Ialyssos to create their own currency during the 6 century B.C. in order to make the transactions with the island easier. From 491 B.C. during the revolting of the Ionian cities and for a long period of time the Persians tried to conquer it: without managing it. During the Median wars, Rhodes joined with the A΄ Athenian alliance (478-477 B.C.) and participated also with the B΄ Athenian Alliance (377 B.C.), which was dissolved after the Alliance war. In the middle of 4th century B.C. a new force was present in the Greek area. A new power, the Macedonians, originally ruled by Phillip the 2nd and later by Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.). After his death the Greek cities started reacting, so thus Rhodes managed to overthrow the Macedonian Rule. They denied alliances and they tried with an independent politic to maintain the normal flow of commerce and shipping of the island. At 305 B.C., Dimitrios the conqueror attacks Rhodes, conquering it for a year. The Rhodians resist with Existero in charge and win the rival fleet. Finally they came to an agreement making . This made Rhodes stronger amongst the strongest of that time. After the massive natural disasters that almost fully destroyed the island, comes the Roman Empire to undergrade her to a Roman suburb and later to include her to the Eastern Roman empire. Click here to learn more Keep in mind that I will update soon this blog with the best hotels, apartments, studios, pensions,restaurants and rent a car companies you can find in Rhodes island. Find more: Hotels, apartments, rentals, restaurants, hotels tribute, nightlife tribute, cuisine, diving and shopping.

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IALYSSOS  FALIRAKI  LINDOS Information about Rhodes  RHODES The dearly beloved nymph of God “Helios (which means Sun in Greek) with its diamond shape and glamour is the largest in size island of the Dodecanese (1.412 sq. km). Surrounded by small islands and rocky un-inhabited islands that are shyly trying to steal from her beauty.37% of the island is covered with rich forests and natural water fountains, like the ones in the valley with the Butterflies and the Seven Fountains.It’s excellent road network, together with the sea and air transportation, will lead you to uncountable sightseeing and to the beautiful and unique beaches of Rhodes island.The sport lovers will find here a paradise on earth for activities such as swimming, fishing, water skiing, windsurfing and sailing. Sightseeing The Medieval city rises like “a country within a country” right in the center of cosmopolitan Rhodes offering an endless source of sightseeing.    Majestic Towers and very high walls give you the impression of a large castle from the time of Knighthood, that come in contrast with the Minarets that remind you of the passing of the Turks from the island.The palace the Grand Magistros, decorated with statues from the 2nd and 1st B.C., mosaics from Kos and wooden carvings with an intervention from the Italians later on changes to a glamorous and artful building/construction that leads its visitor to another dreamlike area.    Click here to learn more Excursions Your exploration at the beloved island of the Sun starts from the “Cape of Sand” the most northern part of the island, with organized golden sandy beaches with the similar umbrellas spread through out its length decorating it discretely.   Characteristic of this area is the hydro biological plant of the island, where the Aquarium is accommodated with unique samples of Mediterranean organisms. At the northeastern side of the islands, the windmills, signs of the middle Ages, come in contradiction with the first cosmopolitan beach and the casino of the Grand Hotel Astir Palace. Rhodes luxurious hotels at the North East side of the island offer to their visitors unique comforts. On the other hand the infamous Small and Large hotel of Rhodes have nothing to be jealous about (even though if they were built at 1924 and 1930 accordingly). This place is also where the statue of Aphrodite emerged from the sea.    Click here to learn more about routes and excurions in Rhodes    Keep in mind that I will update soon this blog with the best hotels, apartments, studios, pensions,restaurants and rent a car  companies you can find in Rhodes island.

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