On the northern point of the island the town of Rhodes has preserved its picturesque walled old city, which now acts as a base for many Rhodes holidays, while the new town area is the hub of the nightlife and beachfront fun.

In ancient times the harbour area was where the legendary Colossus of Rhodes once stood, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and although the colossus has long since disappeared, Rhodes holidays can still offer numerous interesting archaeological sites, as long as you can drag yourself away from your sun lounger for a while.

Just south of Rhodes town, Faliraki has a vibrant nightlife ensuring its popularity with the clubbing crowd, along with miles of sandy beaches on which to bask under the hot Mediterranean sun. Rhodes holidays can also offer plenty of water sports activities in the resort areas.

A much quieter prospect than Faliraki is the resort of Ixia, just a few miles west of Rhodes town. A pleasant breeze tempers the summer heat and makes the area popular with windsurfers.

Ixia has more than adequate amenities of its own but the area is ideal for families or older clientele who prefer to stay somewhere quieter whilst retaining the benefits of its close proximity to Rhodes town.

Many visitors head for the quaint village of Lindos, a mediaeval village dominated by a fortified acropolis. Its quaint cobbled streets wind slowly down toward the calm sea.

A ferry ride to Karpathos offers up the opportunity to see some authentic Greek culture where the islanders wear traditional costumes and the villages feature some unique houses built of carved stone.

With its fine sandy beaches lapped by tranquil waters there is certainly a lot to say for spending your Rhodes holiday by the coast, but with so much to see and do, it would be a shame not to explore a little while you are here.

Did you know? Many of the outdoor scenes in The Guns of Navarone featuring Anthony Quinn, David Niven and Gregory Peck were filmed on Rhodes.