Saint Eole in Rhodes

We did it! After 3 months of sailing we arrived in Rhodes which is one of the most south east islands of Greece. (Still Kastelorizo must be mentioned which the most south eastern island of Greece and EU). Anyways, few words about Rhodes.

This island has a long and impressive history; it’s a place where the strong mediaeval aspect blends with the traditional Greek one. It is also an island with great natural beauty: the lovely beaches face the pine woods on the mountainsides; the mountain villages overlook the seaside towns; and the archaeological sites, the mediaeval monuments and the cosmopolitan resorts arranged in the traditional style all conspire to make the popularity of this destination so hard to resist, even to a demanding traveller.
It flourished during the 4th c. BC; this is when the famous Colossus of Rhodes, a gigantic statue sculpted by Charis from Lindos, Rhodes, who was a student of Lysippos, a master sculptor at the time. The history of this island is a rich one, as each conqueror left their strong mark on it. Really nice being in this place!Leggi altro