A brief introduction to www.rhodes-property-greece.com
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A few words about Greece

Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide.  Annually it welcomes more than 14 million tourists, a figure that places it in the 15th position on the World Tourism Organisation list of countries with inbound tourism (according to WTO data). Over the past decades Greece has witnessed the development of modern and multiform large or small-scale tourist infrastructures catering to the demands and accommodation requirements of every visitor.  Today Greece's accommodation potential numbers 670,000 beds, distributed over 352,000 rooms in approximately 8,900 hotel units. Οn most of the Greek islands and mainland Greece, visitors can also find accommodation in private houses (rooms to let) which are operating under the special seal of the Greek National Tourism Organisation. Moreover, there are more than 340 campings all over the country, offering 30,000 camping spaces and 2,500 small houses.

During the past few decades the transportation network of the country was modernised and impressively upgraded and, as a result, Greece today has an integrated transportation structure allowing for fast and safe travelling all over the country. Nowadays there are 44 airports operating in Greece, among them 15 State International Airports, accommodating airplanes of scheduled and non- scheduled airlines (especially during the summer) as well as charter flights, and handle approximately 82% of the tourists who arrive annually in our country. Apart from the 15 State International Airports, which cater for domestic flights as well, there are also 25 State Domestic Airports all over the country handling domestic flights.

The main volume of European tourists travelling to Greece by car, uses the modern ferries, recently built, doing routes between Greek ports and those of neighbouring Italy. The established Patras - Igoumenitsa - Corfu - Brindisi or Bari or Ancona line, has already been operating for almost thirty years, uniting Greece to Central Europe and the Scandinavian countries. It acts as a "bridge" from which every year several millions people pass, while in the last years the line has been enriched with departures for Venice and Trieste. At the same time, new ships possessing all modern facilities, attaining higher speeds and with convenient arrival and departure times. The country boasts a particularly extensive coastal transportation network serving all Greek islands, the majority of coastal destinations in mainland Greece and certain international ports. The Greek fleet, consisting of all types of vessels (passengers ships, ferry boats, hydrofoils, etc) operating on domestic and international routes, has undergone major refurbishment, thus ensuring travellersspeedy, reliable and enjoyable travel. The luxurious and speedy vessels of the Greek coastal shipping industry, complement and add to the charm of the Greek multitude of islands, as numerous and regular connections shorten the distances between the center and the isle. Under these conditions, the Greek isles become the neighborhoods and suburbs of one large city.

The natural beauty of the country, the unique, revitalising energy flowing from the ancient past and ruins, the ideal climatic conditions and the healthy yet delicious mediterranean cuisine, made many tourists who visited Greece for their summer holidays, fall in love with our country and decide to buy a property in Greece for their vacations or even permanent residence. The number of foreign citizens who decide to buy an overseas property and select Greece for their property abroad is steadilly increasing year by year. Among them, many British, Germans, Dutch, French and Scandinavians. Prefered Greek places are mostly the Greek islands, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes having the biggest part of the stake. There are plenty of real estate agents ready to offer their services to foreign buyers, who may not be familiar with the purchasing procedure.

A few words about Rhodes

Rhodes is one of the most beautiful greek islands and the largest among the Dodecanese islands. With a population of 130.000 inhabitants (80.000 of them in the city of Rhodes) it's also one of the most populated islands in Greece. Rhodes combines the typical beauty of a greek island together with the particular color given by the medieval Old Town of the city of Rhodes, which has been declared a World Heritage Site. The island is also famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The interior of the island is covered with forests of Pine and Cypress and it's home to the Rhodian deer. In Petaludes Valley (Valley of Butterflies), large numbers of tiger moths gather during the summer.

There are many historical sites on the island of Rhodes such as the Acropolis of Lindos, the Acropolis of Rhodes, the Temple of Apollo, ancient Ialysos, ancient Kamiros, the Governor's Palace, Rhodes Old Town (walled medieval city), the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Street of the Knights, Kahal Shalom Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter, the Archeological Museum, the Municipal Museum of Modern Greek Art, the ruins of the castle of Monolithos, the Castle of Castellos etc.

It's easy to understand that Rhodes island could not be anything less than a major international tourist destination. Famous villages and beach resorts are Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti, Afandou, Koskinou etc. Of course, there is a wide range of choice regarding accommodation in Rhodes. Many hotels of various prices and services, many restaurants and bars, car hire companies, travel agencies and easy access to the island by frequent flights and ferry connections. The beauty of Rhodes makes many couples decide to perform their wedding in Rhodes.

Rhodes is definitely a place to visit at any season. Definitely a place to live permanently!

A few words about www.rhodes-property-greece.com

Our site deals mainly with real estate in Greece and particularly property for sale in Rhodes. You will find properties for sale in Rhodes town, mostly apartments and houses, newly built or dating back as far as 1850! You will, also, find maisonettes, 2-storey houses, villas and plots of land in the rest of Rhodes island. Beachfront or hill-side properties, homes of 1 to 6 bedrooms, close to the historical and/or most visited places of Rhodes or in more secluded areas. You can choose among properties under construction, ready to move in properties or developable plots of land.

Our site also offers general information on various issues regarding the island of Rhodes, such as accommodation in Rhodes, cheap and luxury hotels and resorts, holidays in Rhodes, greek and international restaurants, cafe bars, pubs, night and dancing clubs, climate and weather, car hire in Rhodes, map of Rhodes, travel agencies, sightseeing, beaches of Rhodes, Rhodes airport, flights to and from Greece, flights to and from Rhodes, ferries to Greece and Rhodes, bus services and taxis, consulates, wedding and honeymoon in Rhodes etc.