by Violeta Matei | Mar 15, 2021
Aegina belongs to the Saronic (or Argo-Saronic) group of islands, together with Poros, Hydra, Salamina and Agistri Island. The capital is Aegina Town, which is also the main starting point for boat trips to surrounding islands such as Moni, Agistri and Dorousa....
by Violeta Matei | Sep 3, 2021
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (also known as the Kastello, Palati Megalou Magistrou, or Palace of the Knights) is a brilliant sample of Gothic architecture in Greece and one of the must-see historic monuments in Europe. In fact, the Palace is...
by Violeta Matei | Aug 30, 2021
If you enter the Medieval City of Rhodes through the Liberty Gate (the entrance just opposite to Mandraki Harbour) and you turn to the left on Apellou Street, as you pass the temples of Aphrodite and Athina (on your left hand) and the Square of the Hebrew Martyrs (on...
by Violeta Matei | Aug 31, 2021
Choosing where to stay on Rhodes is hard. If you’re a history buff, you’ll want to be near the Medieval City of Rhodes with its Street of the Knights, Gothic style gates, Old Town tavernas, and the charming Mandraki Harbour with its yachts, boats and...
by Violeta Matei | Aug 22, 2021
The Aquarium is the yellow building at the northernmost tip of Rhodes Island. Here the east and the west shores of the island meet. The sea is wavy on the west side and relatively calm on the east side (where Elli Beach is). If you want a good swim, you can choose the...
by Violeta Matei | Aug 16, 2021
Among all the Rhodes Town boat tours there are two that don’t take you anywhere: the submarine tours. Yet, they are well worth it, as they provide you with great opportunities to take photos of Mandraki Port, medieval windmills, deer statues, yachts, cruise...
