Getting There

Rhodes, the largest island of all the Dodecanese islands, is located at the the southern edge of the archipelago. The third largest of the Greek islands faces the shores of Asia Minor which is an estimate of 9-10 kilometers away. Going to Rhodes is an easy feat. It is at the crossroads of two continents and it is very accessible from either of the two.

The airport of Rhodes—Diagoras International Airport, which is the chief air getaway of the island, is located 14 kilometers southwest of the city of Paradisi. To give you a better picture as to how this is considered as the main air getaway, it is where most, if not all, charter flights land. It is an international airport with direct flights to main international cities. It also has flights within the islands of Greece like Athens and Thessaloniki.. the airport is also in connection with the rest of the Dodecanese Island Complex along with Crete, Cyclades, Pireus, and Alexandroupolis. With tourism as its chief source of income, the airport is always open to serve tourists and islanders alike. Getting to Rhodes is not a problem, it is more of when can you go there. To avoid hassles like fully booked flights, be sure to plan you vacation early.

If you are one of those people who do not like the idea of flying, don’t lose hope yet. The island of Rhodes has its share of ferry connections with Cyprus and Israel. Among the five ports in Rhodes, the Central Port located in the city of Rhodes provides both domestic and international traffic. It is not only available for travel purposes, the port also gives you a peak of what Rhodes has to offer. Some villages with its whitewashed yet quaint houses can be viewed from the port and some historical sights too like the Acropolis.

There are vacation packages that includes a trip in the islands of the Mediterranean Sea. Since Rhodes is easily accessible, it is always a part of these so-called cruises. If you prefer your vacation filled with strangers, these cruises will fit right in your criteria. At least you all got one thing in common—you are looking for a fun, relaxing, and stress-free break from work or studies.

For those who like their vacation in weeks, or even months, there are open-date round-trip tickets offered. It is like having a vacation in the truest sense of the world. You can take your return voyage at any date in the future. You need not cramp your whole itinerary in just two days.

If you are not looking forward to long cruises, there are same-day packages round-trip packages as well. The trip starts in the morning, then followed by numerous docking on different ports, sightseeing in those ports, and then going back to the original port.

Indeed, there is no reason for you not to get to the island of Rhodes. If you have the money and time, why not spend it in Rhodes and see for yourself why it is known all over the world as the true holiday paradise.