Rhodes Information

Rhodes Island Location

The mountainous island of Rhodes lies in the Aegean Sea, 12 miles (19 kilometers) off the coast of Turkey. Rhodes belongs to Greece and is the largest and easternmost of a group of islands called the Dodecanese.

About one third of the island's 542 square miles (1,404 square kilometers), mainly along the coast, is farmland. Farm products include wheat, tobacco, oranges, figs, grapes, and olives.

The island of Rhodes is located at the crossroads of two major sea routes of the Mediterranean between the Aegean Sea and the coast of the Middle East, as well as Cyprus and Egypt. The meeting point of three continents, it has known many civilizations.

Due to its distance from Athens and Thessaloniki, most visitors prefer traveling to Rhodes by airplane. Flights to Rhodes, Greece are frequent, particularly during the summer at the peak tourist season. There are direct flights to Rhodes Airport from Athens Airport and Thessaloniki Airport, as well as Crete, other Dodecanese Islands and some islands in the NE Aegean cluster.

As Rhodes is both a business and holiday location, you can find cheap flights to Rhodes with discount fares as well as first class flights and budget business class fares. Book as well in advance as possible if you want to find low airfare prices and seat availability.

Ferries to Rhodes Port depart from Athens ( Piraeus Port ) and other Dodecanese Islands, Cyclades Islands and Crete. Boat fares fluctuate depending on the season and the type of vessel (high speed or conventional ferry boat). Some ferries travel direct to Rhodes, while some make stops at other islands before reaching Rhodes (Rhodos).

Upon arrival at Rhodes Airport or Rhodes Port, you will need a safe and trustworthy rental car to take you to your hotel and to be your companion on your tour of Rhodes Island. For more information about car hire in Rhodes.