Rhodes | Clipmarks


	Rhodes
tagfinder
3-3-2009 6:16 AM
78 views
tags:
rhodes, greece, travel, destinations, hotels, flights, islands, beaches
tagfinder says:
Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese Island, is found at the southeastern border of the archipelago. It is the meeting point of three continents. It is situated at the junction of two major sea routes of the Mediterranean, between the Aegean Sea and the coast of Middle East, also Cyprus and Egypt. This island in the Aegean Sea is only about 9-10 kilometers away from the coasts of Asia Minor.
Add a Comment
Login to Comment. Not a member yet? Sign up
Today's Top Clips

visit the Top Clips page
View the Top Clips from March 3, 2009
Embed This Clip In Your Site...
<div style="margin: 12px 0px; font-family: arial; color: #333333; background: #ffffff; border: solid 4px #e5e5e5; width: 100%; clear: left;"><div class="CM_CTB_Content_Wrap" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;background-color: #ffffff;"><div style="border-bottom: solid 1px #dcdcdc; white-space: nowrap; margin-bottom: 8px; background-color: #eeeeee ;background-image: url(http://www.clipmarks.com/images/source-bg.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; height: 24px; line-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; padding-bottom: 4px; color: #666666; font-size: 10px;" ><a href="http://clipmarks.com/clip-to-blog/" title="see clips that are hot right now"><img src="http://content.clipmarks.com/blog_embed/57b5c9ed-fc8a-45a9-a22e-4c989692111c/09840516-C694-485D-B1B4-1063A604FD56/" alt="" width="19" height="19" border="0" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 0px 4px; display: inline; border: none; float:none;" /></a>clipped from <a title="http://rhodes.com/" href="http://rhodes.com/" style="font-size: 11px;">rhodes.com</a></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://rhodes.com/"><DIV class="headAlign2">
		</DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://rhodes.com/"><div align="center"><img src="http://content7.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/rhodes.com/img/01C26D4A-5057-40D4-A394-DDBFE2E66F55" alt="" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://rhodes.com/"><DIV id="ButtonTextBox">
						<DIV class="ButtonText">
						<DIV align="center">
<li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"> <SPAN></SPAN></LI><LI class="cat-item cat-item-5"><A title="There are a million and one interesting facts and trivia about Rhodes, Greece that you may not know about such as its main industries, location, size, towns and villages, culture, history, economics and climate. And for people planning to vacation, study, relocate, marry, retire, invest, work or just visit Rhodes, these little informations would be invaluable.
The island of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea is a popular tourist destination. Be it the height of winter or the warmest day of summer, expect to find plenty of tourists booking cruises and flights to scenic and appealing Rhodes, Greece. The main language spoken in Rhodes would naturally be Greek, however you would find that most people speak English or at least understand many English phrases and sentences. 
For tourists, vacationers, backpackers, honeymooners and business people, knowing the availability and location of Rhodes hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, cultural attractions, spas, hospitals and other facilities would be necessary. Having some background knowledge on the history of Rhodes can also help you further appreciate the landmarks and historical marvels of the city. 
Knowing a little about the economy and demographics of the island is necessary if you are planning to invest or start a business in Rhodes. Knowing about Rhodes climate can help packing for clothes to wear easier while having a few ideas about the island's culture can aid you in interacting with the locals." href="http://www.rhodes.com/category/about-rhodes/">About Rhodes</A>
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"> |<SPAN>	</SPAN></LI><LI class="cat-item cat-item-4"><A title="The reason why people from all over the globe come to the Greek island of Rhodes to travel and spend their vacations in is because of the many attractions and entertainment options that island has to offer. The sheer number and constancy of return vacations to Rhodes, Greece is evidence to the fact that this Greek island paradise is one of the top tourist destinations you can find along the Aegean or anywhere else in the planet for that matter.
For those who love the outdoors, the beaches, hills and mountainous regions of Rhodes house numerous attractions and sources of entertainment. You can go swimming, exploring, and hiking as much as you want. Sports are also great and healthy sources of entertainment. Like in most of Europe, soccer is also very well-loved in Rhodes and you can find a lot of soccer fields and make-shift soccer fields in almost every town of the island. If you prefer watching instead of being in the actually game, Rhodes also hosts plenty of sporting events for you to enjoy.
Historic sites are also very popular when it comes to tourists because they reel in a lot of history buffs. The chapels, cathedrals, palaces, castles, walls, and ancient relics of Greece are found all throughout the island and are very impressive Rhodes attractions." href="http://www.rhodes.com/category/attraction-entertainment/">Attractions & Entertainment</A>
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"> |<SPAN>	</SPAN></LI><LI class="cat-item cat-item-6"><A title="The island of Rhodes in Greece is known as the largest in size and population in the whole of the Dodecanese Prefecture where it is capital of. This Grecian island is made up of 10 municipalities which all in all, are made up of 43 villages and towns.
To the curious eyes of a visitor, there is plenty of beautiful and interesting things to see and experience in every Rhodes town. Some villages in Rhodes are famous for their acres and acres of grape vineyards while others have lush olive groves. You can also find towns and villages in Rhodes that are located near the water and are famous for their harbors, fishing industry and sailing industry. 
A few Rhodes towns and cities would qualify as a metropolis, although that in itself is part of the allure that they have since it also eliminates the presence of traffic, pollution and other unsightly things that big cities usually have.
And of course, the ancient and magnificent site of a Grecian construction left behind by the inhabitants of Rhodes several centuries ago can also be seen in almost every which way you turn your head to while in Rhodes. The ruins of the Monolithos Castle, the Acropolis of Rhodes, Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Lindos are just some of the numerous relics and ancient sites that you can see in Rhodes.
Find information on dining, nightlife, recreational activities, history and tourist sights in the different towns and villages of Rhodes here at complete city guides of www.Rhodes.com!" href="http://www.rhodes.com/category/city-guides/">City Guides</A>
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"> |<SPAN>	</SPAN></LI><LI class="cat-item cat-item-7"><A title="View all posts filed under Featured" href="http://www.rhodes.com/category/featured/">Featured</A>
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"> |<SPAN>	</SPAN></LI><LI class="cat-item cat-item-8"><A title="View all posts filed under Gallery" href="http://www.rhodes.com/category/gallery/">Gallery</A>
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"> |<SPAN>	</SPAN></LI><LI class="cat-item cat-item-3"><A title="So now that you find yourself in the scenic and sunny island of Rhodes in Greece, what next? Although many would think that Rhodes is just another one of those many dusty and antiquated Greek islands along the Aegean, they couldn't be more wrong. The island of Rhodes is bursting with interesting recreational activities and exciting things to do which tourists and vacationers seem to get easily hooked onto so that they keep on coming back to vacation in Rhodes year after year after year.
The list of recreational activities, sports and things to do in Rhodes is a rather long and diverse one. Since you are already in an island paradise, water sports are sure to be on the list. The beautiful beaches of Rhodes are venues for swimming, kayaking, sailing, cruising, sunbathing, snorkeling, playing water polo and fishing.
If you are more interested in recreational activities closer to land, then Rhodes is also certain to please you as the island offers plenty of these. Shopping would of course be a must-try in Rhodes so that you can have your pick of souvenirs, artworks, pottery, textile products, books, food stuffs and a hundred other more things you can buy. And after a busy day of shopping, the Rhodes spa and health facilities would seem very appealing to visit for some relaxation time. Then dine off in delicious Greek signature dishes and dance the night away in Rhodes restaurants and nightclubs.
You can also go touring along the caves, or better still refresh your knowledge of history by visiting the dozens upon dozens of landmarks and tourist spots in the island. Or better yet, why not bring your whole family and all your friends to Rhodes, Greece for a truly magical and special wedding celebration." href="http://www.rhodes.com/category/things-to-do/">Things to do</A>
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"> |<SPAN>	</SPAN></LI><LI class="cat-item cat-item-1"><A title="Every year, thousands upon thousands of travelers and tourists from all over the planet leave the comfort and familiarity of their homes and neighborhoods to rediscover life and laughter in the numerous tourist destinations that the planet can offer. One of these well-known tourist spots that receive visitors by the thousands each year is the island of Rhodes in the historic nation of Greece.
But pleasure and vacation are not the only reasons why people from all over come to Rhodes. Business, education, relocation, retirement and family relations are also some of the many reasons that bring foreigners and travelers to the island of Rhodes. Clearly with all these people coming to Rhodes for several different reasons, this Greek island in the Aegean should have several options available when it comes to traveling to and from the island, as well as traveling within the island from town to town and village to village.
And yes, Rhodes does provide guests and residents with several different means of transportations to, from and within its pristine island confines. So why wait? Go get a plane ticket, cruise ticket, yacht service or whatever means necessary and head on out to the charming island of Rhodes, Greece now!" href="http://www.rhodes.com/category/travel-to-rhodes/">Travel to Rhodes</A>
</LI><li style="margin-left:16px;padding-left: 0px;"> |<SPAN></SPAN></LI>						
						</DIV>
						</DIV>
						</DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://rhodes.com/"><div align="center"><img src="http://content8.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/rhodes.com/img/D372436C-315F-4AEC-AA5C-AA6B353F5765" alt="" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://rhodes.com/"><P class="align2">Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese Island, is found at the southeastern border of the archipelago. It is the meeting point of three continents. It is situated at the junction of two major sea routes of the Mediterranean, between the Aegean Sea and the coast of Middle East, also Cyprus and Egypt. This island in the Aegean Sea is only about 9-10 kilometers away from the coasts of Asia Minor</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://rhodes.com/"><P>The island’s surface area covers 1,398 square kilometers. Most of it is hills and low mountains, majority of which are covered with forests. Its natural resources are an attraction to tourists, making Rhodes not only one of the largest islands in Greek but also one of the most beautiful.</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://rhodes.com/"><DIV id="FeaturedOutlineBox">
					<DIV id="FeaturedImageThumbnail">
					<IMG height="47" width="60" alt=" Thumbnail" src="" /></DIV>
					<DIV id="FeaturedInsideText">
<DIV class="PlainText"><SPAN class="style4"><A rel="bookmark" href="http://www.rhodes.com/nightlife-in-rhodes/">Nightlife in Rhodes</A></SPAN>
				 <BR />Written by Rhodes.com
<P>Each time you visit a place or a specific country or town; it would be impossible if you won’t get interested into... <A href="http://www.rhodes.com/nightlife-in-rhodes/"></A></p> </DIV>
</DIV>
				</DIV></blockquote></div><div style="margin: 0px 6px 6px 4px;"><table style="font-size: 11px;border-spacing: 0px;padding: 0px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td style="background:transparent;border-width:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</td><td align="right" style="background:transparent;border-width:0px;padding:0px;width:107px" width="107"><a href="http://clipmarks.com/share/09840516-C694-485D-B1B4-1063A604FD56/blog/" title="blog or email this clip"><img src="http://content9.clipmarks.com/images/c2b-foot.png" border="0" alt="blog it" width="107" height="17" style="border-width:0px;padding:0px;margin:0px;" /></a></td></tr></table></div></div>