General Information

Home of one of the seven wonders of the world and one of the stars of the Greek tourism in general, Rhodes is now the island that hosts up to 100,000 tourists daily. Rhodes has beautiful sandy beaches, an interesting medieval town, fantastic nightlife and many archaeological sites.


As such, Corfu and Rhodes is a place where tourist and a very well developed yet pristine and deserted places, do not forget that a large part of the island is green and the mountains are scattered and paralies.Kanena trip to Rhodes is not complete without a visit to the Valley of the Butterflies-worthy!


With its rich and historic tradition, Rhodes was inhabited in prehistoric times, mostly Mycenaean. Due to its strategic geographic position, Rhodes was a strong past deeply connected with the sea. The island gradually expanded its influence and became the main commercial link in the Mediterranean. In 408 BC The three important Doric cities of Ialyssos, Lindos and Kamiros joined forces to create the city of Rhodes in the northeast of the island. This marked a new era in the history of Rhodes. Then erected on the island the famous Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the world. Great political and military power, Rhodes prevailed throughout the third century. BC Always faithful to commercial interests.


Thus sided with Rome and met in the early second century. BC great economic prosperity. Rhodes had its own currency and introduced the first sailors codes and proceeded in much the arts and sports. The School of Rhetoric Rhodes became famous and attracted many Greeks and Romans. The island began after the devastating earthquake of 155. In later years followed the fate of the other islands, despite the raids are not lost its strategic and economic importance.


From the 7th century. Rhodes suffered successively by Persians, Arabs and Saracens, while the 9th century. hit by the Seljuks. The role of the island remained significant in the Eastern Mediterranean, especially the 110 and if the 12th. when developing trade relations with the Venetians and the West. In 1309 moved to the island Knights and created a unique fortification in Europe. In 1522 Rhodes was conquered by the Turks in 1912 and came under Italian rule have left strong traces of the majestic buildings built. With Greece, Rhodes joined as the rest of the Dodecanese finally 1948.