Greece includes about three thousand islands. And I want to visit everyone, and then return to the islands of Rhodes and Symi, the most beautiful of all.
The name of the island of Rhodes comes from Rod (Rose). This name was borne by a nymph - the beloved of the god Helios. According to ancient mythology, Zeus made a gift to the sun god Helios in the form of this island, and he named it after his beloved. The island lives up to its name, there are so many roses nowhere else, and it is not surprising, because every day Helios caresses them with his eyes. And the symbol of the island is a deer and a deer, according to an ancient legend it was they who saved the island from snakes.
In Rhodes, the holiday season lasts from early May to late October. And here you can choose the sea yourself. After all, the western coast is washed by the Aegean Sea, and the eastern coast is washed by the Mediterranean. The distance of the widest part is 35 kilometers, and on the Prasonisi spit you can run from one sea to another, because its width is only one hundred meters. The Aegean Sea will be loved by surfers, because it is wavy, friendly with the breeze, and the Mediterranean, quiet and calm, beachfront and more friends with the sun.
You can start a description of the island of Rhodes with a mosaic. There is a technique of laying out a mosaic of white and black sea pebbles. In Rhodes, the most beautiful patterns from this mosaic are laid out on sidewalks and squares, in temples. This technique is called khokhlaki.
On the island of Rhodes, you can see everything you want. Interested in the ancient world, you can visit the excavations or at least the temple of Apollo. If you want to see the era of knights in armor, you can visit the old city, decorated with stone alleys, where stone temples and museums are located.
And what kind of view of the island opens from the cliff, where the temple of the Virgin of Tsambika is located. And you should definitely visit the Valley of Seven Springs. It is imperative to run through the tunnel where all seven sources flow. According to the legend of local residents, those who walk barefoot through this tunnel can wash away their sins seven years in advance. The beach at Anthony Queen's Bay is also worth a visit. The famous actor wanted to buy this bay for himself, but the Greek government refused him, since all the beaches in Greece are public. Well, and finally, be sure to visit the Valley of the Butterflies. These winged magical creatures will not leave anyone indifferent.
Be sure to spend a day and take a boat trip to the exclusive islet of Symi. Narrow paved paths run down to the sea with steep fontanels, and houses hang on the slopes like small multi-colored birdhouses. In the tavern, they smile and treat them to freshly caught fish. And the whole life here is quiet and calm. "Siga-siga" - the words of the Greeks are heard. This means: "There is no need to rush."
