Before planning is always helpful, relaxed and enjoyable trip.
Dress Code in Greek Islands is very casual, men's shorts and T-shirt is the norm, and for ladies, light summer dresses and men alike. If you visit in spring or autumn, you should bring some warm clothes in case it gets a little 'cold at night. Even for those who want a formal dress, smart casual is the norm, it would be a pair of pants and a t-shirt.
In restaurants.The island of Rhodes can satisfy every gourmet because it produces various products of excellent quality and the local cuisine is a feast for the senses. Fresh fish and a wide variety of seafood is great variety of "meze" (Mediterranean snacks), grilled meats, are moussaka (the famous dish with potatoes, eggplant, cheese and béchamel sauce), some of the many specialties of Rhodes.
The wines of Rhodes are known for their excellent flavor and quality known since ancient times, because theWineries and distilleries of the island have produced excellent wines from the vineyards of the island, which are beneficing soil fertility and the sun constantly. The labels of the most famous wines are the dry wines of Rhodes "Ilios", "2400", "Villars" and "Grand Maitre" and the dry red wine, "Chevalier de Rhodes."
Book a taxi There are strict rules regarding the number of passengers per taxi. Allows up to four passengers per car how to keep that in mind at the time of booking for aTaxi. Make sure your luggage fits in the trunk of a standard size, otherwise you need a second cab to luggage.When over a taxi make sure you are on the pick-up point without delay, since we will rent a taxi in minutes.
Internet cafes. There is a right to the port, one in the old town, and some other villages in the New Town and the island of Rhodes. There are also Internet cafes open to the public in most hotels.
Maps. There is aNumber of cards on the market from the island and most of them are free to travel agencies and hotels included.
Newspapers and magazines. Most western European newspapers and magazines are available in Rhodes on a daily basis, and are widely available.
Catholic Church. The Catholic Church of Santa Maria, located on the corner and Kathopouli Dragoumi Streets, holds exhibition services from April to October to 7 clock on weekdays and at 08:00, 11:00 and 7:00 clock Sunday. TheSan Francisco Church celebrates Dimokratias Street Fair from April to October at 8.30 clock on weekdays and Sunday from 10:00 clock. During the winter months, both churches hold worship services on Sundays only.
A golf course is in Afandou (17 kilometers southeast of Rhodes) and mini golf can be found in all major hotels and resorts in all.
Casino. Since all the places cosmopolitan Rhodes has a casino. The dress code for men, but the rigidWomen simply a habit.
Signs designated post offices are usually bright yellow, like mailboxes. If you are a letter to the stamp vending machines and mail boxes outside all central post offices for sending. There is also a mailbox right in the harbor, a few meters away from the pier.
OTE (Hellenic Telecommunications Organization) offices are the cheapest way to get local or international calls. Rhodes has a very advanced telecommunications system. They can be made directlyanywhere in the world without the participation of the provider. Find the blue phone booths around the island should be used for either local or long distance charges. You can use all the phone cards, which "sells phone cards here" easily at any newsstand or in the shops with the sign to find. You can also get to the port or airport.
Beaches. The big attraction of Rhodes, the beautiful beaches that surround the island. Admission is free to all beaches, butYou need only pay when you hire a sun (about 6 €). The beaches on the east coast are ideal for swimming because the sea is very calm, while on the west coast is generally windy and best offer for windsurfing and other water sports. This does not mean in any way that you can not swim on the west coast. In fact, many people prefer the big waves on the west coast of the lake of calm and quiet on the eastern coast ...
Police. All areas are important placesBranches of the Tourist Police, whose duties include the inspection of hotels, restaurants and more. And services to ensure that services are of acceptable standards for tourists. Tourist police officers to speak the language carries the flag of the country where the language is spoken on their uniforms.
Health. Rhodes has many doctors of all practices. State Hospital is open 24 hours a day for emergencies. There are many pharmacies and drugstores.
Banks and ATMsMachines. There are many Greek and international banks that are licensed to do in Rhodes. All offer trade within the city of Rhodes and in other popular resort areas. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 14.00 clock in the period from April to October, some of which are in the evenings as well (17.00, 19.30 clock) and is open on Saturday mornings, but only for purposes of exchange. To exchange cash or traveler's checks, it is necessary that thePassport. In addition, almost all hotels have exchange offices at the reception. Visa, Mastercard and other major credit cards are accepted by most shops and hotels. And you do not need your entire portfolio just a bit 'of money, you can choose to use ATMs when you need cash. ATMs are everywhere. Cash sometimes you get a better price than a credit card.
Shopping. Rhodes is an interesting place to shop. Rhodes has at least 2,000 years for the production ofunique and skilled artisan jewelry. Many stores sell classic and modern jewelry in gold and silver jewelry and antique reproductions in the 14k and 18k with diamonds and precious stones. Antique carpets and silk hand-made silk, carpets, furniture, paintings and porcelain can also be found. Rhodes also famous for leather and fur, bottles, leather jackets, fur coats and mink. Other types of goods such as souvenirs, sponges, clothes, shoes, books and more will be found in manyThe affairs of the 'island of Rhodes. And the art shops of the famous traditional hand-made ceramic pottery Rhodes world.
Tipping is customary in restaurants and on average about 15% above the law, some companies have already been added, but not all.
Festivals and fairs. The following is a list of official holidays in all areas of public services are closed.
January 1 - New Year
January 6 - Epiphany.
First day of Lent (movable) - inGreek is called "Rose Monday" called
March 7 - the anniversary of the unification of the Dodecanese islands to the rest of Greece
March 25 - the anniversary of the revolution for freedom against the Turks.
Good Friday (mobile)
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday (mobile)
1 May-May Day
The Holy Spirit (mobile)
August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin Mary
October 28 - the anniversary of the greek refusal to submit to the Italians in 1940
December 25 -On Christmas Day
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