Pictures of the Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was destroyed by an earthquake in antiquity, so the pictures of the Colossus of Rhodes that we see today are sadly speculative.
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The statue stood at the entrance to mandraki harbour acting as a lighthouse for ancient ships. As you can see there seems to be agreement that the colossus stood stradling the entrance to the harbour and that he held a bow and arrow and a flaming torch. The colossus was in fact a statue of the Greek god Helios. Between 292 and 280 BC it was built by Chares of Lindos, and when completed stood over 30 metres tall.
More information about Rhodes
Good article about buying property on Rhodes
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Reviews of Rhodes
Rhodes Town
Ypu simply must visit the old Rhodes Town. Just wander the streets. Head off the main throughfares and look at the amazing architecture.
Chris
Mandraki harbour
Mandraki harbour is definitely the best spot on the island for cocktails.
Sam
Can anyone reccomend a beach?
I always find the Greek islands have lovely hidden beaches but it an take all week to find a good one. Has anyone got a favourite beach they want to share with us?
F. Hindes
Lindos
I think Lindos has the best beach. It is close to town and there is a great bar.
Simon Ellis
Faliraki
Faliraki rules!
M.G
Lamps
They sell lovely hanging lamps in Lindos. A gem amongst the usual tourist tat.
Harry Plummer
How hot does it get?
Isn't it too hot to go to Rhodes in August?
Nic
Rhodes does get hot.
Well, it can get amazingly hot on Rhodes in summer, but here is a tip. If the temperature rises too far, go to the north side of the island. The prevailing winds keep the north cooler. Also avoid Lindos which is a sun trap and is on average 10 degrees hotter than Rhodes town.
Chris
Butterflies
Now that spring has come the valley of butterflies is really coming in to its own. Bring a camera and tripod for some amazing wildlife shots. The valley (marked 'Petaloudes' on most tourist maps) is high in the mountains near Psinthos, (take the road inland from Afandou, south of Faliraki).
John
Hill Walking
Is Rhodes good for hill walking. It looks good on the maps, but has anyone any experience of walks on Rhodes?
Terri
Rhodes Town
Loads of excellent accomodation within the old city. Just turn up at Mandraki harbour and allow the touts to comete for your attention. In high season however, I advise you to book in advance or else you will end up paying a fortune for a nasty sweaty dive somewhere.
Anthony
Kalithea
Kallithea (Kalithea) is a beach resort just ten minutes up the road from Rhodes Town with the usual sunbeds and parasols for hire.
There was a health spa here in the 1920's and they have been recently renovated as public gardens. The beach itself is rocky rather than sandy, so it doesn't attract hordes of horrible brits.
Kallithea is a greaat location for scuba diving. You walk into the water fully kitted up and then dive down along the inlet.
Chris
Snorkelling
If you are looking for goggles and snorkel, then there is a good shop in Rhodes town, just inland from Mandarki Harbour. Just go to the old market place and head townard the bus station. It is a little shop but they have proper equipment at reasonable prices.
David
Rhodes Island
Complete travel guide for Rhodes island wih detailed lists of hotels
Chris
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