The rest began with an overlay in the work of TRANSAERO (all flights of this airline were registered at the same time), check-in for the flight took 1.5 hours (huge queues), as a result, I had to run to passport control on a run, then rush to the landing. It was very disappointing, because in We were at the airport in 3 hours, as expected.
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The rest began with an overlay in the work of TRANSAERO (all flights of this airline were registered at the same time), check-in for the flight took 1.5 hours (huge queues), as a result, I had to run to passport control on a run, then rush to the landing. It was very disappointing, because in We were at the airport in 3 hours, as expected. We didn’t have time to go to the duty free shop and generally had to be nervous. Then the troubles ended, we safely reached Rhodes.
At the airport, we were met by guides Natalie Tours and literally an hour later we were at the hotel. Placed quickly, we got a great room! Spacious, on the third floor, to the right of the main building. In the room we found white bathrobes (which was not even in a 5-star Turkish hotel), beach towels, an excellent bathroom with new plumbing. In general, this room was the best we have ever been! In addition to the main bed (large double) there was a sofa with a coffee table.
We settled down, drank tea, went to the beach. The beach is excellent, small pebbles, the sea is clean and warm-warm! The high density of water, it is impossible to drown, you can not swim at all, but just lie on the water! Very picturesque bay surrounded by mountains! On the second day of rest, we climbed the mountain on our own, to the right of the beach. We saw the nearby bays from a height of 300 m (this is the height of this mountain, according to the owner of the cafe next to it), received a lot of pleasant emotions from beautiful views.
I liked the food at the hotel, the all-inclusive system allows you not to spend money on food at all. Everything was delicious, varied. True, the fruits were mostly watermelons, sometimes oranges and bananas. Apparently just not the season for other fruits. We ate watermelons with pleasure, for breakfast and dinner))) There are not many sweets, which allows us not to gain weight unnecessarily. There were jelly, ice cream, one kind of cake for dinner.
I really liked the work of the hotel staff, all are friendly, do their job well.
During the rest, we visited 2 organized excursions from Natalie Tours - The beauty of the island of Rhodes and the Azure bays of Rhodes.
Both excursions are worthwhile, the first one allowed us to see the island as a whole, in a day we traveled around the west coast, saw the ancient city of Kamiros, visited a winery (tasted 5 types of delicious wines and bought especially liked ones), had lunch in a Greek taverna in the village of Embonas with an unlimited amount of homemade wine , then we continued our journey through the most picturesque places in an extremely cheerful mood. The bus stopped in places where especially beautiful views opened, we took pictures there. We visited the village of Sianna, olive oil is produced there, which everyone bought. There we tried all sorts of homemade tinctures and liqueurs, one especially tasty one we bought. The village is also famous for honey, but I am not a connoisseur, so I didn’t buy it (for me, this honey tastes the same as honey at Moscow honey fairs). We saw the knight’s fortress Monolithos from afar, they also photographed it. We got a very funny guide Peter, who sang songs and read poems on the way back. In general, the trip was fun and pleasant. There was really a small overlay, the excursion announced swimming in a picturesque place, and the guide did not know anything about it. As a result, at the urgent request, we were nevertheless given the opportunity to swim in the Aegean Sea)))
The second excursion was by sea, we sailed along the east coast of the island, stopping for swimming in 5 of the most beautiful coves. The trip was also fun, we saw all the coves and beaches from the sea, enjoyed the beautiful views, while swimming and sunbathing all day.
On our own, one day we went to seven springs (Epta Piges). It took about an hour and fifteen minutes one way. The path ran along the road, surrounded by pines and fragrant herbs, the smells are awesome! We also took pictures of pomegranates, olive trees, date palms and other plants along the way. We climbed into the valley of seven springs, walked through a dark tunnel (according to legend, it gives cleansing of negativity and rejuvenation))), took a picture of peacocks walking along the paths. In general, a rather picturesque place.
Also independently went for a walk in the city of Rhodes and Lindos. I personally liked Rhodes more, I was impressed by the palace of the great masters, the street of the knights, the picturesque port. We also visited the aquarium, saw the inhabitants of the underwater world of these places. already ancient (everything was built recently, in each building there are 1-2 really ancient bricks), in general, a remake. But beautiful views open from the acropolis, especially to St. Paul's Bay....We went down to it for swimming, took some beautiful photos bays.
In general, we really liked the trip, there is something to see in Rhodes! The sea is amazing, the sun, delicious food - what else do you need for a holiday!
There are also no complaints about the Blue Sky travel agency (which sold the tour) and Natalie Tours, which hosted us in Rhodes, everything was clear: the documents were ready on time, meeting at the airport, transfer back, excursions.
By the way, the weather was amazing all the time! You can safely go to Rhodes in the second half of September!
At the airport, we were met by guides Natalie Tours and literally an hour later we were at the hotel. Placed quickly, we got a great room! Spacious, on the third floor, to the right of the main building. In the room we found white bathrobes (which was not even in a 5-star Turkish hotel), beach towels, an excellent bathroom with new plumbing. In general, this room was the best we have ever been! In addition to the main bed (large double) there was a sofa with a coffee table.
We settled down, drank tea, went to the beach. The beach is excellent, small pebbles, the sea is clean and warm-warm! The high density of water, it is impossible to drown, you can not swim at all, but just lie on the water! Very picturesque bay surrounded by mountains! On the second day of rest, we climbed the mountain on our own, to the right of the beach. We saw the nearby bays from a height of 300 m (this is the height of this mountain, according to the owner of the cafe next to it), received a lot of pleasant emotions from beautiful views.
I liked the food at the hotel, the all-inclusive system allows you not to spend money on food at all. Everything was delicious, varied. True, the fruits were mostly watermelons, sometimes oranges and bananas. Apparently just not the season for other fruits. We ate watermelons with pleasure, for breakfast and dinner))) There are not many sweets, which allows us not to gain weight unnecessarily. There were jelly, ice cream, one kind of cake for dinner.
I really liked the work of the hotel staff, all are friendly, do their job well.
During the rest, we visited 2 organized excursions from Natalie Tours - The beauty of the island of Rhodes and the Azure bays of Rhodes.
Both excursions are worthwhile, the first one allowed us to see the island as a whole, in a day we traveled around the west coast, saw the ancient city of Kamiros, visited a winery (tasted 5 types of delicious wines and bought especially liked ones), had lunch in a Greek taverna in the village of Embonas with an unlimited amount of homemade wine , then we continued our journey through the most picturesque places in an extremely cheerful mood. The bus stopped in places where especially beautiful views opened, we took pictures there. We visited the village of Sianna, olive oil is produced there, which everyone bought. There we tried all sorts of homemade tinctures and liqueurs, one especially tasty one we bought. The village is also famous for honey, but I am not a connoisseur, so I didn’t buy it (for me, this honey tastes the same as honey at Moscow honey fairs). We saw the knight’s fortress Monolithos from afar, they also photographed it. We got a very funny guide Peter, who sang songs and read poems on the way back. In general, the trip was fun and pleasant. There was really a small overlay, the excursion announced swimming in a picturesque place, and the guide did not know anything about it. As a result, at the urgent request, we were nevertheless given the opportunity to swim in the Aegean Sea)))
The second excursion was by sea, we sailed along the east coast of the island, stopping for swimming in 5 of the most beautiful coves. The trip was also fun, we saw all the coves and beaches from the sea, enjoyed the beautiful views, while swimming and sunbathing all day.
On our own, one day we went to seven springs (Epta Piges). It took about an hour and fifteen minutes one way. The path ran along the road, surrounded by pines and fragrant herbs, the smells are awesome! We also took pictures of pomegranates, olive trees, date palms and other plants along the way. We climbed into the valley of seven springs, walked through a dark tunnel (according to legend, it gives cleansing of negativity and rejuvenation))), took a picture of peacocks walking along the paths. In general, a rather picturesque place.
Also independently went for a walk in the city of Rhodes and Lindos. I personally liked Rhodes more, I was impressed by the palace of the great masters, the street of the knights, the picturesque port. We also visited the aquarium, saw the inhabitants of the underwater world of these places. already ancient (everything was built recently, in each building there are 1-2 really ancient bricks), in general, a remake. But beautiful views open from the acropolis, especially to St. Paul's Bay....We went down to it for swimming, took some beautiful photos bays.
In general, we really liked the trip, there is something to see in Rhodes! The sea is amazing, the sun, delicious food - what else do you need for a holiday!
There are also no complaints about the Blue Sky travel agency (which sold the tour) and Natalie Tours, which hosted us in Rhodes, everything was clear: the documents were ready on time, meeting at the airport, transfer back, excursions.
By the way, the weather was amazing all the time! You can safely go to Rhodes in the second half of September!
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It's really a "dirty barn with inedible food. " The hotel itself draws a 4th star. Rested with my wife and were really in shock. For 2 weeks the sheets were never changed. Towels and sheets are dirty grey. The bathroom is VERY small. So small that if you enter it, you won't be able to close the door. You have to stand sideways or climb into the bathroom.
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It's really a "dirty barn with inedible food. " The hotel itself draws a 4th star. Rested with my wife and were really in shock. For 2 weeks the sheets were never changed. Towels and sheets are dirty grey. The bathroom is VERY small. So small that if you enter it, you won't be able to close the door. You have to stand sideways or climb into the bathroom. You can not turn on the shower and the water in the sink at the same time, the water from the drain hole in the floor begins to spread throughout the room. The bathroom has a large bathtub, but there is no plug, no shower head holder, etc. Room size 2.5 m x 3.0 m is too small for 4 stars. These are of course trifles, but over time, all the little things taken together begin to irritate. On the territory of this sump (it is difficult to call it a hotel) there is a swimming pool for people, but it is not always possible to swim in it. Next to the pool is a cesspool or something similar. When the wind blows on the pool, there is such a stench of hydrogen sulfide that everyone quickly scatters. I remembered another joke. The 2 bedroom suite had 4 sheets, 3 pillows and 1 duvet. Why in this configuration I did not understand. The pool bar deserves special attention. They give juices diluted from powders. Beer only warm in plastic glasses of 0.2 liters. Wine white and red is also warm, but VERY sour. On the second day, I developed gastritis and refused this drink. It’s scary to think about food in general. Almost all human food was rancid or sour. Moreover, we were among the first to come for breakfast before excursions, so the smell of sour tomatoes and cabbage was already in the hotel canteen. You approach the dishes and the truth is everything turned sour. It was often possible to observe a picture of people coming up to sniff this food and put it back. The local dining room is very similar to the station buffet. The white tablecloths on the tables were changed once a week. Can you imagine what they looked like?
Of course, we create rest for ourselves, but when you are placed in a sump instead of a hotel and given rotten food instead of food, you think about one thing "would it all be over soon. "
I do not recommend to go to this hotel especially with children.
Of course, we create rest for ourselves, but when you are placed in a sump instead of a hotel and given rotten food instead of food, you think about one thing "would it all be over soon. "
I do not recommend to go to this hotel especially with children.
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It's really a "dirty barn with inedible food. " The hotel itself draws a 4th star. Rested with my wife and were really in shock. For 2 weeks the sheets were never changed. Towels and sheets are dirty grey. The bathroom is VERY small. So small that if you enter it, you won't be able to close the door. You have to stand sideways or climb into the bathroom.
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It's really a "dirty barn with inedible food. " The hotel itself draws a 4th star. Rested with my wife and were really in shock. For 2 weeks the sheets were never changed. Towels and sheets are dirty grey. The bathroom is VERY small. So small that if you enter it, you won't be able to close the door. You have to stand sideways or climb into the bathroom. You can not turn on the shower and the water in the sink at the same time, the water from the drain hole in the floor begins to spread throughout the room. The bathroom has a large bathtub, but there is no plug, no shower head holder, etc. There is no toilet brush, and with such a diet, this is the most necessary thing !!! . Room size 2.5 m x 3.0 m is too small for 4 stars. These are of course trifles, but over time, all the little things taken together begin to irritate. On the territory of this sump (it is difficult to call it a hotel) there is a swimming pool for people, but it is not always possible to swim in it. Next to the pool is a cesspool or something similar. When the wind blows on the pool, there is such a stench of hydrogen sulfide that everyone quickly scatters. I remembered another joke. The 2 bedroom suite had 4 sheets, 3 pillows and 1 duvet. Why in this configuration I did not understand. The pool bar deserves special attention. They give juices diluted from powders. Beer only warm in plastic glasses of 0.2 liters. Wine white and red is also warm, but VERY sour. On the second day, I developed gastritis and refused this drink. It’s scary to think about food in general. Almost all human food was rancid or sour. Moreover, we were among the first to come for breakfast before excursions, so the smell of sour tomatoes and cabbage was already in the hotel canteen. You approach the dishes and the truth is everything turned sour. It was often possible to observe a picture of people coming up to sniff this food and put it back. The local dining room is very similar to the station buffet. The white tablecloths on the tables were changed once a week. Can you imagine what they looked like?
Of course, we create rest for ourselves, but when you are placed in a sump instead of a hotel and given rotten food instead of food, you think about one thing "would it all be over soon. "
I do not recommend to go to this hotel especially with children.
Of course, we create rest for ourselves, but when you are placed in a sump instead of a hotel and given rotten food instead of food, you think about one thing "would it all be over soon. "
I do not recommend to go to this hotel especially with children.
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We liked everything. Very good rooms, everything is comfortable, aesthetically pleasing. If something does not suit you, it is possible to change the room without any problems. The food is excellent, varied. I liked the fact that dinners were held in the courtyard of the hotel in the fresh air. The bar, which is open from 10 am to 11 pm, satisfies anyone in need of a drink.
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We liked everything. Very good rooms, everything is comfortable, aesthetically pleasing. If something does not suit you, it is possible to change the room without any problems. The food is excellent, varied. I liked the fact that dinners were held in the courtyard of the hotel in the fresh air. The bar, which is open from 10 am to 11 pm, satisfies anyone in need of a drink. There are alcoholic, and juices, and non-alcoholic ones. The atmosphere in the hotel is democratic, the rest was not overshadowed by anything. The soundproofing of the rooms is good. No sounds were heard from the street or from the neighboring rooms. The presence of free internet was also handy. It was a 6-minute walk to the beach and it didn’t bother at all. On the beach, people gathered mainly of Slavic origin. Everyone around was friendly. Of the minuses, we would note the lack of entertainment. The evenings are very boring. The same cannot be said about other hotels. In general, we were satisfied with the country and the rest.
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Rested with a friend in early September 2008! The hotel is not even bad, not big, but has everything you need for vacationers! Consists of 4 buildings, located in the village of Kolymbia. There is a swimming pool for adults, for children, a bar, a restaurant, a playground! There are two computers near the reception for those who cannot live without the Internet (free of charge)!!! The food is very good.
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Rested with a friend in early September 2008! The hotel is not even bad, not big, but has everything you need for vacationers! Consists of 4 buildings, located in the village of Kolymbia. There is a swimming pool for adults, for children, a bar, a restaurant, a playground! There are two computers near the reception for those who cannot live without the Internet (free of charge)!!!
The food is very good... there is little choice, but what they give is very tasty, for lunch and dinner there is always meat or fish... from fruits... watermelons, melons, grapes. As well as ice cream for every taste!
In the bar, along with local alcoholic drinks, they make different cocktails (there is a menu)! The staff is very polite and friendly, all speak English.
The beach is outside the hotel... walk for about 15 minutes. Umbrellas and sun loungers are paid (4 euros per person), although after dinner we managed to lie for free, sometimes we were lucky))). And so the majority lies directly on towels on stones. The sea is crystal clear, pebbles! There is entertainment on the beach. . . parachute, water skiing, jet skis, catamarans and more! The only thing there is not a toilet!
There is no entertainment in the hotel... only once a week there is a Greek evening! Basically, Poles and Italians rest in the hotel, there are Russians, but not enough!
Behind the hotel, a 10-minute walk, there are many shops and cafes where you can sit and listen to live music!
In general, the island of Rhodes itself is very beautiful and green, we went on almost all excursions, everything was very pleasant! The streets are safe, no one bothers. The people are kind and not intrusive! We will definitely go there again, although we will already choose a more fun hotel!
Good luck to everyone and enjoy your holiday!
If you have any questions, write to daniluk-ld@yandex. ru and I will definitely answer!
The food is very good... there is little choice, but what they give is very tasty, for lunch and dinner there is always meat or fish... from fruits... watermelons, melons, grapes. As well as ice cream for every taste!
In the bar, along with local alcoholic drinks, they make different cocktails (there is a menu)! The staff is very polite and friendly, all speak English.
The beach is outside the hotel... walk for about 15 minutes. Umbrellas and sun loungers are paid (4 euros per person), although after dinner we managed to lie for free, sometimes we were lucky))). And so the majority lies directly on towels on stones. The sea is crystal clear, pebbles! There is entertainment on the beach. . . parachute, water skiing, jet skis, catamarans and more! The only thing there is not a toilet!
There is no entertainment in the hotel... only once a week there is a Greek evening! Basically, Poles and Italians rest in the hotel, there are Russians, but not enough!
Behind the hotel, a 10-minute walk, there are many shops and cafes where you can sit and listen to live music!
In general, the island of Rhodes itself is very beautiful and green, we went on almost all excursions, everything was very pleasant! The streets are safe, no one bothers. The people are kind and not intrusive! We will definitely go there again, although we will already choose a more fun hotel!
Good luck to everyone and enjoy your holiday!
If you have any questions, write to daniluk-ld@yandex. ru and I will definitely answer!
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Hi all! I want to talk about visiting the incomparable Greek island of Rhodes. Whoever was there will once again plunge into the fertile atmosphere of this piece of Greece, and whoever has not been yet will (I hope) discover a place on the globe that you simply must visit! do not jinx it, so I will describe the work of the tour operator in two words: competently and clearly! Hotel and room.
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Hi all! I want to talk about visiting the incomparable Greek island of Rhodes. Whoever was there will once again plunge into the fertile atmosphere of this piece of Greece, and whoever has not been yet will (I hope) discover a place on the globe that you simply must visit! do not jinx it, so I will describe the work of the tour operator in two words: competently and clearly! Hotel and room. A wonderful comfortable bus took us from the airport to the Delfinia resort 3+ hotel, which is located in the town of Kolymbia on the east coast of about. Rhodes. I was very pleased with the location of the hotel, it seems that on three sides the hotel is surrounded by rocks, and on the fourth - by the sea, although it is quite far from it (8-10 minutes on foot). The distance from the motorway gives a feeling of abandonment and tranquility, which is actually not far from the truth. Pleasant hotel with three buildings, approximately 120 rooms, two fresh water pools, a bar next to them, very friendly staff. The disadvantages include: not always impeccable work of plumbing (breakdowns, however, are eliminated very quietly and as soon as possible), terrible beer and powdered juices (but this is brightened up by the presence of cola and Greek U’zo vodka). No frills food, but very tasty and nutritious. From the foregoing, I dare to conclude that those who need a rest in a horizontal position with a cocktail in their hands and a view of the philosophically endless expanse of the sea should not, when choosing a hotel, focus their attention on Delfinia Resort. Our room was equipped with three beds, a TV, air conditioning, amenities and a balcony, where you can very comfortably drink something so as not to catch the eye of "curious" Germans, of whom there are a lot in Rhodes and most of which (as it was not strange to me) , very nice people. Car and roads. Of all the variety of excursions offered to us by our guide Valya, we took only a trip to the nearest island of Si'mi. All 10 days traveled around the island on foot or in a rented car. A lot has been written about car rental abroad on the Internet, so I will only say that it is better to take a car from trusted, well-known companies (a guide will help with this). We want to say a big thank you to Budget, who provided us with a car. Everything was done quickly and without unnecessary talk, and at the same time the representative patiently listened to all our questions and slowly (unfortunately, my English is far from perfect) repeated the answers to them. The roads delighted us. They are equally magnificent both on the main highways and in remote villages. Everywhere and always there is a markup. The absolute absence of pits and potholes allows you to fully concentrate on road signs. You should not break the rules, because in Rhodes, as well as on the mainland, it is very expensive. The roads at the end of May were almost empty and the behavior of drivers on them can be called exemplary. You can completely carelessly follow the letter of the traffic rules, without fear of either signals or swearing, tired and excited people. The pedestrian is the head of the road! On Rhodes, vehicles carefully pass intersections, politely giving way to oncoming pedestrians. Although sometimes there are exceptions, manifested in the form of teenagers rapidly rushing on motorcycles. Kolimbia and the Greeks. On the first day, we first of all took a walk in the town of Kolymbia. Once a fishing village, it is now a street lined with shops, restaurants, bars and car rentals. Greeks are very friendly and unobtrusive people. Nobody will force you to do anything. More often you even have to look for a seller who, however, is right there and fulfills your request with a good-natured smile. The decency of the Greeks is confirmed by the fact that there are no garages in Rhodes! The maximum that we have seen is a canopy. We left the rented car outside the hotel across the road. Getting sick in Rhodes (like probably any other resort) is very expensive. An elementary plaster cost 8 euros, a cream for sunburn - 12 euros. First delight. For 10 days we watched the magnificent landscapes of the most wonderful landscapes of Rhodes. The first attraction we visited was the Church of Santa Maria Tsambika, which is located at 545 m above sea level. The laborious ascent to the top of the mountain under the merciless rays of the sun is more than rewarded. A steep, winding mountain road leads to the ta-verna, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the coves and beaches of Kolymbia. Further along the steps of a winding staircase, we climb to the very top of the mountain, where that church is located. Small, neat, with faded and half-erased by time frescoes of the Gospel theme. Inside you feel grace, you find peace, you hear silence. From the top of the mountain, a completely fantastic panorama of the bays of Kolimbia and the bay and beach of Tsambika opens up. And contemplating all this magnificence, you understand quite clearly that all this was not created by human hands and could not be created by them. The hardships and hardships of the heavy lifting miraculously disappeared and we returned to the hotel in a great mood! Simi. On the agreed day and hour, the bus takes us from the hotel to the port of the city of Rhodes. An hour and a half later, a huge ferry delivers to the capital of the island. Photographers almost fell off the decks, trying to capture a picturesque bay surrounded by rocks with houses embedded in them with bright roofs. Two beautiful bell towers and, perhaps, these are all pleasant memories of the capital Symi. Another hour of boat trip and the ferry enters the most beautiful bay, on the shore of which, the monastery of the Archangel Michael is located. You can enter the territory through the arch in the bell tower, which is located in the center of the facade of the complex. Modest two-story white-stone buildings look great against the background of a clear sky, gray mountains and green treetops. Orthodox, at the entrance to the church, give a small icon of the same name. An unpleasant feeling was left by noisy foreigners, not allowing me to fully concentrate on my thoughts in front of a large, delightful icon of the Archangel Michael. After enjoying the beautiful bay for a while, we boarded the ferry that brought us to our "native" Rhodes. “Kiss of two seas” The next point of our voyage was seven springs. In the shady forest of Rhodes, there are seven springs that merge into one and flow through the tunnel of the times of the Italian occupation, 168 m long. There is a belief that if you walk through it, you will be cleansed of sins. The tunnel is very narrow - it is impossible even to spread your elbows, about 180 cm high. It is quite funny to walk through it in complete darkness, to the touch, ankle-deep in ice water. We passed it twice - there and back. They were already walking back with songs, so as not to accidentally bump their foreheads with someone else. It is somewhat strange that foreigners do not risk walking through this tunnel. In front of our eyes, only one German walked about five meters and came back. Further, exploring the route of the eastern coast of the island, we moved to the Praso-nisi peninsula - the southern tip of Rhodes. Be careful around the city of Lindos. We made an extra circle, passing a very inconspicuous road sign. Therefore, if you do not want to return to Lindos, carefully look for the sign to Gennadi on the way to Lardos. Approaching the peninsula, a magnificent view opens from above on the sandy spit, which disappears at high tide. . Local residents said that this church is about 1000 years old. In Greece, there is no need to buy candles. Entering any church, you can pray and put any number of candles. Nearby there is always a box with a hole where you can put money. Everyone decides for himself how much he can put. On the way back, we saw the snow-white, shining monastery of Tsambika, in which the ancient icon of Santa Maria Tsambika is kept. After spending some time in a beautiful cozy church, we visited a local shop, purchased some spiritual literature and received as a gift a small icon of the same name and “advice from an old man living in the world. ” Inspection of the island that day ended for us on the excellent sandy beach of Tsambika at the foot of the mountain with the church of the same name. The beach is ideal for swimming with children. Lindos. Siana. Being in Rhodes and seeing Lindos is like being in Tula and not tasting the Tula gingerbread! Lindos is a classic Greek city with narrow streets lined with large pebbles, small white houses, a temple and little churches. The main attraction of the city is the Acropolis. . A long climb to the castle can be done on donkeys, kindly offered at the foot, or you can stomp on foot. From the walls of the Acropolis overlooking the bay of Lindos and the magnificent bay of St. Paul. The rocks surround the wonderful place, leaving only a narrow passage to the sea. There are two beaches on the shores of the bay. I recommend the farthest from Lindos in order to avoid some incidents. In the Acropolis, you can see the restored columns of the ancient temple. Having passed the Rhodes villages of Gennadi, Vati, Apolakia and Mono'lithos on our way, our "expedition" drove into Siana - a settlement located on the slope of the mountains. The main attraction of Siana is the temple of the Healer Panteleimon, where the oldest icon of the same name is located. The whole temple is simply saturated with the spirit of Orthodoxy, it seems familiar and familiar. Tears well up when visiting this fertile place. In Xian, we met with a Greek dessert - local yogurt with honey and nuts. Delicate, but thick yogurt (whipped from goat's milk) has a slightly sour taste. In combination with honey, it acquires a truly delicious taste. . Reluctantly leaving the hospitable Siana we loved, we moved to Monolithos. Behind it, on the shore of the Aegean Sea, a medieval knight's castle rises on the mountain. In the center of it sheltered a small church of the Healer Panteleimon of the same time of construction as he himself. Two icons leaning against the wall, a tray with sand for candles and a box - that's all her decoration. The dilapidated walls offer magnificent panoramas of the island and the sea. At the foot of the mountain there is a pointer to Fourni beach. This very picturesque and pleasant beach with small pebbles is worth a visit, but the path to it runs along a narrow, winding and rather long mountain road that does not have fences. The descent from a height of about 700 m is dangerous and difficult, so I would recommend this beach only to experienced and confident drivers. Ancient Kami'ros, Golgotha of Rhodes, Psynthos. Kamiros is an ancient city found by archaeologists. It was very interesting to wander through the ruins and appreciate the natural beauty of this place, located on the shores of the Aegean Sea. . The Golgotha of Rhodes was built in our time and is a shady alley to a huge (17 m) cross located on the top of the mountain, which you can climb along a narrow spiral staircase and admire the panorama of this part of the island. 12 monuments were built along the alley, embodying the milestones of the path of Jesus Christ to the place of his execution. Tip: Stay on the main roads on your way to Golgotha. On winding roads with an incredible number of turns and intersections, it is easy to go astray. On the way back, we planned a stop in the village of Psinthos. She is located in a valley among the mountains, which hid her from the greedy eyes of the pirates. In a small tavern we tried another local dish - tzatziki. This is the same local yogurt with garlic and Greek herbs. Delicious, nutritious salad! Along with the bill, the waiter brought yogurt with honey and nuts - a gift from the tavern owners. Rhodes. The old town of Rhodes is a huge medieval castle of the Ionite knights. The fortress walls, built in several lines, reliably protected the inhabitants of Rhodes from enemies. . Stone pavements, narrow streets, buildings striking in their scale - all this speaks of the incredibly high cultural level of people of those years. Life is in full swing in old Rhodes. Numerous merchants, restaurants and bars are always open for tourists. But as in any crowded resort place, everything is very expensive. These were our most vivid impressions of Rhodes. But, believe me, it is impossible by any technical or any other means to convey what we saw, heard and felt on this beautiful Greek island.
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