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Rhodes

Island in Greece

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Overview

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Getting there and around

Getting there

By plane
The island is served by Rhodes International Airport, "Diagoras" (Greek: Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Ρόδου, "Διαγόρας") or Diagoras International Airport (RHO).

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Getting around

By taxi
Taxis on Rhodes are dark blue with white roofs. There is a list of expected taxi charges you can obtain from the tourist information office.
By car
It is not worth the hassle to bring your own car to the island, although it is in theory possible. You can rent a car at the airport or via any hotel and at many local dealers.
By motorcycle
Motorbikes and mopeds are popular alternatives to cars.
By boat
Explore the southern east Rhodes island by boat.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"

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Cities, towns and villages

UnderstandRhodes is a major tourist attraction for the seekers of sunny beaches. While many of its beaches are gravel, not sand; the island can boast 300 or more sun days in a year.

TalkGreek is the native language of the people of Rhodes. However, due to the high level of tourism English, and to a lesser extent German, is likely to be spoken by most people the traveler comes into contact with.

Get inRhodes is accessible via ferry from Symi, Tilos, and Bodrum, Fethiye, Datca and Marmaris in Turkey.

Get aroundAll public bus lines radiate from Rhodes town and reach almost every relevant place throughout the island.

SeeNo trip to Rhodes is complete without at least briefly seeing the walled fortress of medieval Rhodes.

DoThere is a good variety of beaches on Rhodes. The east side of the island has almost continuous sandy beaches with calm waters. Beaches on the west are mostly more stony.

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EatSee the Eat section under each town or region of Rhodes for specific listings.

DrinkThe tap water is drinkable and restaurants will serve glasses of ice water upon request. Local drinks include Mythos (beer), souma and Ouzo. Local wine is cheap and excellent.

SleepSee individual towns for more accommodation options. For budget travellers, there is no longer a campground on the island but there is a youth hostel in Rhodes Old Town.

Stay safeRhodes is generally, quite safe, however vigilance is required in Faliraki, infamous for the lewd behavior of young, drunk, mainly British partiers attracted to the cheap alcohol and large numbers of small nightclubs.

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