LOCATION
Located ideally in the heart of Ixia, convenient to all main attractions
of Rhodes Island, Olympic Palace Resort Hotel & Convention Center stands nestled between a mountain
landscape and the enchanting, panoramic Aegean Sea.
Only 15 minutes from Rhodes Diagoras Airport (12km).
Situated conveniently 5 km from Rhodes Central Town & places of Commercial and Historical Interest.
Just 50 meters from the Beach of Ialyssos Bay.
One minute walk to Local Bus stand.
Walking distance from array of Ixia’s, Shopping Areas, Restaurants, Bars, and Café Shops.
Only 15 minutes from Rhodes Diagoras Airport (12km).
Situated conveniently 5 km from Rhodes Central Town & places of Commercial and Historical Interest.
Just 50 meters from the Beach of Ialyssos Bay.
One minute walk to Local Bus stand.
Walking distance from array of Ixia’s, Shopping Areas, Restaurants, Bars, and Café Shops.

RHODES ISLAND
Rhodes FactsSize: 1,412sq km - 90km x 40km
Population: 117,000
Season: Apr (19°C) - Nov (18°C)
Water: Drinkable but high mineral content
Special interest: Castles, Beaches, Archaeological Sites.
Island hopping: Good
Time: +2 hours GMT
Power: 220 volt, 50 cycles AC
Emergencies: Dial 100
Speed Limits: 100-120km/hr. Towns: 50km/hr
For more information on Rhodes Island visit: www.visitrhodes.gr
Rhodes Island, one of the most breathtaking vacation destinations in the world, is considered as the largest among Dodecanese islands. It is also among the largest island along the Aegean Sea, situated at the South-eastern Aegean, close enough to the Turkish coasts of Asia Minor, from which it is only some 11 nautical miles far away. Its extent is some 1400 square kilometres. The island has a length of 80 kilometers and maximum width of some 38 kilometers. The coast line is over 220 kilometers. The locals of the island name Rhodes as the "Rose of the Aegean". Rightfully so, since it is among the most amazing and beautiful islands of Greece. Compared to the other islands of the country, Rhodes possesses the longest history back dating to 5000 BC. Ranked as one of the most famous tourist destinations throughout the globe. Famed for its fantastic climate, 300 days of Sun, unique diversity of pebbled beaches and golden sand shores with crystal clear waters, its medieval castles, archaeological monuments and amazing views. The island still has unspoiled villages which have kept their authentic colours despite the high level of tourism, nesting in the foothills of the island's mountains, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Well known for its vivid lifestyle, all visitors may have an excellent stay and experience a number of pleasant activities. Apart from getting to know the culture, the idyllic countryside, the Greek gastronomy, visitors should meet the spontaneous Rodian life style. To start with , music cafes, trendy shops, music stages, cinemas, bars, night clubs, dancing clubs, restaurants, classy meeting points, casino, and after hours are easy to access everywhere in Rodos. People of all ages may find a suitable place to have fun and to get to know the famous Greek life style. Everywhere visitors choose to go they will have the opportunity to discover their place of interest and feel warmly welcomed.
Some of the most important historical sites and monuments are:
The Medieval City Of Rhodes and Palace of Grand Masters/The Acropolis of Lindos /The Acropolis of Rhodes /Ancient Ialysos- Filerimos Mountain /Ancient Kamiros 226 BC/The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes /Elaphos and Elaphina Hotel /The castle of Monolithos /The castle of Kritinia /The castle of Feraklos in Haraki/Valley of the Butterflies/Seven Springs.
HISTORY OF RHODES ISLAND
Prehistoric Period5000 BC: Neolithic settlements on island.
1700 BC: Settlement of Minoans.
1500 BC: Mycenaean domination of island.
Ancient Period
7th Cent BC: Rhodes joins the Doric Hexapolis.
6th Cent. BC: The three cities of Rhodes mint their own coins.
491 BC: Siege of Lindos by Datis, the general of the Persian King Darius.
480 BC: The Rhodians take part in the naval battle of Salamina, on the side of the Persians.
478 BC: Rhodes joins the Athenian League.
408 BC: Foundation of the city of Rhodes.
305 BC: Siege of city of Rhodes by Demetrius Poliorketes (Besieger).
226 BC: The Colossus of Rhodes is demolished by an earthquake.
42 BC: The Island is plundered by the Roman general Cassius.
58 AD: Saint Paul brings Christianity to the island.
297 AD: The island of Rhodes becomes part of the Island Province of the Roman Empire.
Byzantine Period
395 AD: Byzantine Empire period begins for Rhodes.
654 AD: Occupation of the city of Rhodes by the Arab Moawiyah.
11th cent: Byzantium concedes commercial privileges to the Venetians.
1204-40: The Island is ruled by the Gavalas family from Byzantium.
1261: The Byzantines concede the island as a fiefdom to various Genovese nobles.
Medieval Period
1306: The Genovese concedes Rhodes, Kos and Leros to the Order of the Knights of St. John.
1309: Rhodes is ruled by the Order of Knights.
1480: First siege of city of Rhodes by Ottomans.
1481: Catastrophic earthquake.
1498: An epidemic of deadly plague strikes the city of Rhodes.
Ottoman Period
1522: Siege and capture of Rhodes by Suleiman I the Magnificent.
1522-1912: Rhodes is part of the Ottoman Empire.
Modern Period
1912-1945: Period of Italian rule.
1945-1947: Rhodes under British administration.
1947: Union with Greece.
1981: Greece becomes the tenth member of the European Union.
2001: Greece joins the Monetary Union.
2007: Rhodes Hosts of the Islands games.
2008: Rhodes City celebrates its 2400th anniversary.




