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Rhodes holidays you ll love more Rhodes Rhodos Town Rhodes Airport The largest of the Dodecanese islands offering a bustling capital town, dramatic old ruins, vibrant night life and one of the best sunshine records in Greece. Rhodes has a remarkable range of scenery from the lush greenery and mountains of the North West to the flat plains of the south. With natural springs, beautiful flowers and butterflies you can understand why Helios the sun god and patron saint of Rhodes had a lot to smile about! Miles of sandy beach beaches, clear blue seas, a jagged coast line together with picturesque natural beauty, along with world famous resorts such as Lindos make Rhodes one of the top holiday destinations in the med. Contents A little more about Villa Plus 04 Villa Plus Service Centre 05 Before you go 06-07 Getting to and from your villa 08 Villa Plus Travel Insurance 09 About your villa 10-11 Health and Safety 12-13 Places to visit 14-15 Festivals and Events 16 Sports 17 Children s Activities 18 Shopping 19 Food 20 Resorts Lindos 21 Pefkos 22 Lardos 23 Kalathos 24 Kalathos Useful Information 25 Lindos Lardos Pefkos 2 3
Welcome A little more about Villa Plus Welcome to Villa Plus. We hope you have a fabulous holiday in Rhodes and would like to tell you a little about the company. As a direct sell operator we only sell our own holidays. This means we place great emphasis on quality and service. In fact we take a personal interest in the enjoyment of your holiday and all our staff receive ongoing training to ensure we provide you with consistently good service. Villa Plus Service Centre Villa Plus have arranged villa holidays since 1986. Our product focus is on better villas, in better locations with private pools and more facilities. Over the years we ve grown from just one destination to 13 across Portugal, Spain, Cyprus and Greece. We re now one of the largest tour operators in the villa market and offer over 900 exclusive villas. This holiday guide is designed to help you enjoy your holiday. Please read it carefully before you go. That way we can ensure all the arrangements made on your behalf run smoothly. Thank you for choosing Villa Plus and we hope to see you again in the future. Villa Plus Service Centre Our resort staff are there to ensure all aspects of your holiday go as planned and to maintain your privacy. In general, they will not visit unless in an emergency or to carry out villa checks. Details of your Villa Representative can be found in the security information in your travel pack. 4 5
About your holiday Before you go Here s our tick list... Travel documents You ll receive your holiday documents specifically itinerary and flight reference number (to quote at check in), accommodation details, directions, car hire information and voucher about ten days before you travel. Please check the documents match your reservation. Holiday insurance Whether you have taken the Villa Plus holiday insurance or not, if you or a member of your party have a pre-existing medical condition, then you MUST advise your insurance company straight away. Failure to do so may invalidate your insurance. European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes free of charge. The card is free of charge and, in addition to your travel insurance, we recommend you sign up. Register online at www.ehic.org.uk Money Whilst MasterCard and Visa cards are widely accepted, and most resorts have ATM s, we recommend that you get some Euro s before you go. Please note: travellers cheques are no longer used in Spain. Travel adaptor/s If you bring your own electrical equipment then you will need to bring a European travel adaptor. Passport details You must give your Advance Passenger Information (API, sometimes called APIS) details to your airline before you fly. Baggage allowance Baggage allowance, normally 20 kilos per person, can depend on who you re flying with and will be specified on your itinerary. Collapsible wheelchairs, car seats for infants, pushchairs and carrycots may be carried as hand luggage in excess of the baggage allowance and can usually be taken to the final departure gate to be stored in the hold during the flight. Many charter airlines now charge for excess baggage and equipment such as golf clubs. Dangerous goods Please refer to the security policy of the airline you re travelling with. Special needs and requirements If you, or any member of your party, have any special needs or specific requirements then please let us know at the time of booking. We ll send you a form for disabled and less mobile clients for you to complete and return so we can ensure the villa and flights you ve chosen are completely suitable for your needs. About your holiday Towels Although towels are provided in the villas, you ll need to bring your own beach and pool towels with you. Any queries just call + 44 (0) 1727 836686 or email info@villaplus.com 6 7
Getting to and from your villa Getting to and from your villa Villa Plus transfer from airport If you booked a Villa Plus transfer then, in general, you ll see your Representative in the arrivals hall who will have organised your transfer. Please refer to the itinerary in your travel pack for more information. Villa Plus car hire If you ve booked a car through Villa Plus then please refer to your itinerary and car hire voucher for collection details. It is advisable that one member of the party waits for the baggage whilst another goes to the desk to complete the contract and pay the appropriate deposit and so on. Directions to your villa Your directions are included in your travel pack. Arriving at your villa You can get into your villa at 1pm. If you arrive before 4pm, particularly in the larger villas, the maid may still be tidying up. Lost luggage If you re unfortunate enough to lose your luggage then you need to report this at the lost luggage desk in the baggage reclaim area. Left luggage If you have a late return flight, then there are normally facilities where you can leave your luggage on your last day. This information can be found in the villa manual or you can contact the local office. Villa Plus Travel Insurance Villa Plus holiday insurance is provided by Union Reiseversicherung AG. If you ve taken this out there is a 24 hour medical emergency assistance facilities service who you can call directly on +44 (0) 845 260 3 260. Remember to have the following information to hand: n A contact telephone number n Name and age of patient n Location of hospital and doctor s telephone number n The medical problem n Your premium receipt number and details of booked travel arrangements Please refer to your Insurance policy for details of the procedure you should follow, should you require outpatient treatment. Villa Plus Travel Insurance Leaving your villa Please vacate your villa by 10am. The maid could arrive as early as 8am. Flight delays EU legislation entitles passengers to compensation from the airline if there is denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not entitle you to a refund of the price of your arrangements from us. If the airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the CAA on +44 (0) 20 7453 6888 www.caa.co.uk Villa keys The keys to your villa will be contained in a security key box at your villa. Details of this together with the boxes security number are included with your final documentation. Normally only one set of keys will be supplied for the villa that you will be occupying. We would appreciate it if you could take care of the keys as obtaining replacement keys, or changing the locks can be expensive. 8 9
About Your Villa About Your Villa Cots/extra beds The majority of the cots that we supply are of the collapsible travel type. All cots supplied in the villas comply with local safety standards. All linen is laundered together so if you have concerns about cot linen, please bring your own. Extra beds are normally of the fold-up variety and are suitable for children only up to the age of 11 years old. Gas Supply Not all the villas have a gas supply. If applicable, the villa will usually be supplied with an orange coloured Butano gas bottle. In the unlikely event that the gas should run out, please contact our local Villa Representative, who will arrange for a replacement. Where gas water heaters are used in villas, they are subject to an annual inspection by local qualified engineers. A carbon monoxide detector is provided for your additional peace of mind. Electricity Electricity is 220 AC with continental twin plugs. Your villa electricity supply is not always as constant as in the UK. You may find that the electricity will trip off if too many appliances are used at once. This has become more apparent as we have added more equipment into the villas. If this happens, simply turn off some appliances and reset the main fuse box (the location and full details will be in the Villa Manual at the villa). Internet Most Resorts have an Internet access point Hot Spots, where you can check emails etc, and the location will be given to you in the Villa Manual. Some individual villas have internet access. Please see your Villa Manual for more details. Air Conditioning Many villas now include air conditioning/heating in the bedrooms as standard. Please see the individual villa descriptions. Some of these units operate on a sensor that will turn off the unit if the room is not in use. Please consult the Villa Manual for full details. In the case of any malfunction, we will endeavour to rectify them as soon as possible, Villa Plus cannot be responsible for any non-operational time that is out of our control. Barbecues All our villas have barbecues and wherever possible, brick built. It is not normal for maids to clean the barbecue and we ask guests to leave them in a reasonable and useable condition. We have asked owners to supply cleaning implements. TV s To keep you entertained inside your villa, you ll find a TV which will have a mix of satellite and terrestrial channels and also offer some English speaking channels too. DVD players (including films) are provided in the majority in our villas. About Your Villa 10 11
Health and Safety Health and Safety Safety information You ll find a Villa Manual with safety information specific to your villa at the property. Please take the time on arrival to familiarise yourselves with the safety features and layout of your villa. If you re travelling with children then please take the time to point out to any areas where they should take particular care such as the pool and balconies. If you have any questions or concerns, then your Villa Representative will be happy to assist. Should you have an accident anywhere in or around the villa you must report this straight away to your Villa Representative. Smoking Smoking is not permitted in any of our villas and we would request you only smoke outside the villa. Please do not leave cigarette stubs in the garden. Swimming pool Whilst the swimming pool is an essential part of the pleasure of holidaying for many people, if misused it can be dangerous: n Make sure you know the depths of the pool. n Please observe our strict no diving policy. n Do not run around the pool side - especially children with wet feet. n Do not go out of your depth unless you are a good swimmer. n Do not swim if you cannot see the bottom. If this is the case contact your Villa Representative as soon as possible. Bad weather, thunder storms and/or excess suntan oil (especially the non waterproof types), can turn the water cloudy. Use the poolside shower before swimming to keep the pool clean. n Children and fair skinned people should wear a hat and T-shirt whilst in the pool as harmful ultra violet rays can penetrate water up to a depth of 1.5m and are reflected off the water surface. n Beware of dangerous surfaces, drainage channels, slippery tiles or raised edges. n Always supervise children and non-swimmers in and around the pool area. n Do not swim if you have been drinking alcohol, especially late at night. Report an accident immediately to your Villa Representative, who will attend the villa. Any fault with the pool or its equipment will be inspected and immediate action taken to correct the problem. If, in the opinion of the Villa Representative the pool must be closed for your safety until a repair is facilitated as quickly as possible, you will be instructed in writing to cease using the pool and our liability shall not exceed 33% of the villa rental portion of the holiday. Pool Heating Many of our swimming pools have been fitted with a Pool Heat Pump, making the pool 3 C to 5 C warmer at 1pm during the day than a non-heated pool under normal circumstances. This provides the pool with a beneficial warming, but does not make it a hot pool. Villa Plus cannot be responsible for any non-operational time, out of our control. In the case of any malfunction, we will endeavour to rectify them as soon as possible and our liability shall not exceed 150 per villa per week in total. If the pool has a cover, please use it as it will significantly increase the temperature of the water. Tap water Water from the tap is generally ok for cooking purposes. For drinking we recommend you drink bottled water only. Sun bathing The best, safest and longer lasting tans are built up gradually - but although most travellers are aware of the danger, many holidays are still ruined by the effects of sunburn. Do take extreme care not to over-expose yourself or your children (particularly young babies), especially during the first few days. We suggest you stay under shade except for about 15 minutes in the early morning or late afternoon on the first day, gradually increasing the time as your skin becomes accustomed to the sun. Even then be sure to use a suntan preparation of the correct factor for your skin and apply it liberally at regular intervals, particularly after swimming. Children should wear sun-hats and their shoulders should be covered as much as possible. We strongly recommend the use of good quality, waterproof sun creams especially when in and out of the pool or down at the beach. Beaches Please be aware of the local safety precautions when you visit the beaches. At all times, for your own safety, comply with the suggestions of the local lifeguards, warning notices or flag systems. Should you have any concerns consult a qualified authority or your Villa Representative. Breakages Please notify our Villa Representative should you notice any shortfalls in the quality of furnishings/cleaning etc. In case of breakages during your holiday, either replace with a matching item or report the damage to the Villa Representative. For details of our accidental damage waiver or security deposit, please refer to www.villaplus.com Security Please store valuables in the safe provided including vital documents If you do not use the safe provided you may invalidate any insurance claim that you may have. Most villas have an alarm and nightlight. Ensure the alarm is switched on when you leave the villa. Additionally make sure all doors/windows are closed/locked if you leave the villa or are around the pool. Health and Safety 12 13
Places to visit Places to visit Attractions Acropolis of Lindos. The Acropolis a stone temple of Athena Lindia was built on the site and later the fortifications from Byzantines defenses against the Arab pirates were strengthened by the knights of St John. The Acropolis can be reached by foot but the most popular way is riding a donkey! St Paul s Chapel. The most picturesque setting of all, this tiny chapel is perched below a cliff face in the shadow of the acropolis of Lindos, next to the turquoise waters of St Paul s Bay. This is one of the most popular venues for weddings in Lindos as the surroundings make for such fantastic photographs. The Greek Orthodox Church state that St Paul the apostle was shipwrecked just outside of Lindos and found shelter here. Prassonissi. The most Southern point of the island and where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean a wind surfers paradise! Rhodes Old Medieval Town. Known as the City of the Knights the Old town overlooks the harbour and is completely enclosed by the 15th and 16th Century ramparts and moat which run between the inner and out walls. After passing through the walls and bridges you enter into a medieval world carefully restored by the Italians. This vast fortress once occupied by the Turks still has the minarets, domed mosques and hammans which are still used today. Wandering along the streets you will almost feel as if you are in the East. Monastery of Tsambika. You will have to walk up the hill, following the 350 steps. On the top of the hill you will find the tiny, Byzantine church, dedicated to Our Lady. It s perched high at 300 m with commanding coastal views, both north over Kolymbia and south over Tsambika beach until Lindos, which makes it worth, to climb up. The legend is that any woman, who is trying to conceive, should go up there (barefoot), to pray to the Virgin, she will be blessed with children. Here on Rhodes the success of this visit means the child must be called Tsambikos if it s a boy and Tsampika if it s a girl, a unique name for the people in Rhodes. Butterfly valley. In the western side of the island of Rhodes, approximately five kilometers south east of the village of Tholos, is the Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) During August, thousands of butterflies (species Quadripunctaria Poda) overwhelm the valley in order to reproduce. During the rainy period, the Butterflies in the caterpillar stage remain in the Mediterranean thicket feeding on the foliage. As the end of the wet season approaches, towards the end of May, the final stage is concluded and the butterfly in all her perfection makes her appearance. Seven springs offers a cool oasis, even in the heat of high summer, swamped in greenery. Waters come out from the springs all year around, which end up in a small lake. You get to the lake walking through a narrow tunnel. Kallithea Spa. The springs of Kallithea have been known since ancient times. These legendary spa waters attract thousands of people every year. Accompanied by their families, many hope to be cured of aliments by the healing water that spring from the rocks surrounding the bay of Kallithea. There is also a small bay where you can snorkel and a modern café bar serving light meals, ice creams and drinks. Mandraki harbour was the main harbour of Rhodes for almost 2,500 years. On the left side you can see the entrance to the harbour and the two deer, (it is believed that the Colossus of Rhodes was standing there) a Rhodian symbol of strength and wealth. Mandraki Harbour still remains very active, with lots of sailboats, private yachts and small cruise boats that offer trips around Rhodes and other nearby islands such as Symi, Tilos and Kos. From the commercial harbour you can also visit Turkey for the day. Places to visit 14 15
Festivals and Events Festivals and Events March Independance Day, March 25 on this day in 1821 the revolt against the Turkish rule began. This Day is celebrated with the military and the school parades. June Saint Petros and Saint Pavlos (St Peter and St Paul s Day) June 29 is marked by special celebrations in the beautiful St Paul s Bay close to Lindos Village. July Festival of Agias Marinas July 16 in Apolakia Village August Kiotari Festival of Sotiros August 5-6 Asklipios Village Festival Kimiseos Theotokou August 14 Dormition of the Virgin, August 15 celebrated throughout Rhodes Panagia Festival at Kremasti. August 14-23. There are many side stalls and a small fun fair for the smaller children, very lively and a great atmosphere. September Festival of the holy Virgin at Mount Tsampika, September 8 dedicated to all women wishing to conceive. They crawl to the top of mount Tsampika on hands and knees in the hope that they may blessed with child. Tourism day. September 27 The grand orchestra of Kallithea Municipality and the orchestra of Stefanos Kazelis play traditional Greek folk dances in Faliraki main square. October Ochi day. October 28 On this day in 1940 the Greek Government defied Mussolini s ultimatum demanding capitulation. Because of this historic no the day is called Ochi day and is celebrated with school and military parades in the capital and at the Villages as well. Sports Cycling Cycling is possible all over the island. You can hire a bicycle and enjoy your ride either in town or exploring the whole island. The International Cycling Games is organized each year during the first half of March. Fishing Underwater fishing: There is an organized underwater fishing center in the village of Lardos Golf Golf: Afandou Golf Club - Rhodes Golf Club is located at Afandou Beach and belongs to the Greek National Tourist Organization. The area covers 550,000 m2 and is an 18-hole course, par 72.Those interested in playing can hire equipment and clothing. There is also a refreshment bar. Tel 22410 51256, 51451. Hiking There are many good walks on Rhodes. Walking Rhodes (www.walking-rhodes. com) is a company based in Lindos which organises walking days around the local area. Horse Riding You can hire horses for riding near the village of Pastida and Ialyssos on the western side of the beach or south near to Kiotari beach. Sailing Rhodes is the most important centre in the Aegean for yachting. The marina is located in Mandraki and you can hire various craft, bare-boat or crewed, sail or power, at the Yacht Agency in Rhodes Town. Scuba-diving Lindos offers some of the most spectacular diving in Greece. The various sites include walls which just keep going down, immense caverns and drift diving. The depth and drift here bring in the larger Mediterranean occupants, tuna and even seals can be spotted. The caverns appear to be lit by tiny lights, which on approaching you find are the eyes of hundreds of shrimp. Pefkos has a beautiful beach of soft golden sand and from every direction pine trees, after which Pefkos was named. Pefkos is a very pretty, shallow dive site with many rock overhangs hiding a plethora of Mediterranean Sea life. Water sports Lindos maybe hot in the summer months but it has a cool platform! The water sports centre offers a good variety of fun including the ringos, water skiing, wakeboarding and pedaloes. During the summer months the thermal wind of the Aegean sea, known as meltemi, is present almost every day in Lardos bay and provides flat water, which means superb conditions for any kind of watersport activities. Windsurfing Rhodes is renowned as one of the best windsurfing spots in the world. Real pros head for Prassonisi at the far south of the island. Kite surfing is also growing in popularity. The World Windsurfing Championships also take place on the island drawing the interest of many visitors. Sports 16 17
Children s Activities Children s Activities Water Park Impressively large with a wide range of rides, the water park is built Amphitheatrelike on the side of hill above Faliraki beach. Apart from traditional rides like slides, lazy river and black hole it also has a rafting slide, giant slide, aqua gym, lifeguards, a bar and restaurants.they offer free bus transfers to the park, you can call (+30) 22410 84403 to find out more regarding the pickup locations and entrance fees. Glass Bottom Boat Location: Boat trip road Pefkos. Sails to Lindos daily leaving in the morning and returns to Pefkos at approximately 4pm. Sailing time 1 hour each way. Sea cruises around the local coast sailing time approximately 1.5 hours. All trips sail past the cliff from the movie The Guns of Navarone, the Lions Head, St Pauls Bay and Lindos Acropolis Boat hires and water sports in Pefkos With speed boats, leisure boats, pedaloes, canoes, fishing trips, sea safaris and children s boat rides. Pefkos main beach offers lots of water fun! Donkey rides A great way to get around the village of Lindos and the easiest way to reach the top of the Ancient Acropolis! Rhodes Aquarium Rhodes Hydro biological Station is one of the most important scientific research centres on marine life in Greece located in Rhodes Town. Mini Golf Lardos Hellas mini Golf has 18 standard courses Swedish type recognized by the W.M.F. (World mini Golf Federation) and is located on the cross road Lardos-Pefki. Rhodes Ostrich Farm and Park Visit over 120 ostriches, foxes, a kangaroo, llama, a monkey, antelopes, dwarf goats, deer, wild boar, ponies, rabbits, ducks, parrots, partridges, ferrets, skunks, and more. Shopping There are over 4000 shops in the Old and new town of Rhodes! The new town is very cosmopolitan; you will find The Body shop, Marks and Spencer s, H & M, Zara to name but a few. There are also two large Beauty shops that sell perfume. Rhodes Old Medieval town has a long tradition in silverware, gold, leather and ceramics and is also well known for handmade rugs and embroidery s. Leather bags and purses made of the best leather can be found in abundance as well as handmade leather sandals and lace table cloths. Rhodian pottery decorated with traditional designs that can be seen being handmade in the ceramic factories in the villages is also sold in the old town. On the whole shops open at 9am. Remember the siesta is every day from 2pm till 5pm when most shops will close and re open from 5pm - 9pm. Wednesday and Saturday is normally a half day and Sunday closed. Tourist shops and the Old Town remain open all day, every day till late! Markets There is a large and colourful fruit and vegetable market every Saturday morning from 7am - 2pm in Zefiros near Rhodes Town just before the new marina. Shopping 18 19
Food Food Lindos Lindos Eating out on Rhodes, as well as throughout Greece, is a great pleasure, a way of life. A restaurant is more than a place to have a bite before the evening entertainment, very often, dinner is the entertainment. Whether in a small taverna or in the most elegant restaurant, Greeks take their time over food. A maze of narrow winding streets and white washed houses cascading down the hillside to its sandy beaches below and crowned by the Acropolis. In the village centre you will find roof top tavernas, outdoor cafes, busy shops and above all friendly locals. There are a good variety of classic restaurants that offer a wide selection of international and Greek cuisine and several international restaurants but if you want to sample the real Greek style of eating out you need to try the traditional tavernas and grill rooms. Ranging from very basic little places by the sea or up in the mountains with a limited but usually very fresh home cooked menu, to huge establishments with large menus, live music and on occasion dancing. The traditional way to eat is to order a selection of starters or mezes which are shared between the whole company and then to have a main course each which includes grilled meat, fish or one of the many specialities such as Sofrito, Moussaka, or Kleftiko. Greeks have anything from one course to twenty courses. You just go through the menu and have one dish (or two) of what you fancy. For dessert try Baklava or Gadaifi pastry with plenty of honey or syrup although there is always a healthier option of fresh fruits too! There are three beaches each of equal beauty: The main beach and Pallas Beach are surrounded by tavernas and watering holes. The swimming is glorious with plenty of water sports for the energetic. On the other side of the village you will find the quieter and more relaxing bay of St Pauls. At night Lindos comes alive with a variety of restaurants and music bars all open until the early hours. Acropolis The original site of a 4th C. BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena and can be reached by foot or donkey! Lindos is a pedestrianised village. Church The Byzantine church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The walls are covered with 18th C frescoes. Shops Open from 0900 till 23.00 daily Chemist Open 0900 till 2300 located on the upper part of the high street 20 21
Pefkos Pefkos Pefkos (Pefki means Pine Trees) Situated 5km south of Lindos this was once a small fishing village and the Lindians summer hideaway. Pefkos has grown into a popular resort over the last 10 years. Lardos The idyllic Lardos beach and traditional village of Lardos make it a perfect holiday retreat. Surrounded by green groves and fields, Lardos lies 7 km south of Lindos, in the south-eastern side of the island. Shopping The main beach is sandy and sheltered with a canteen, a couple of tavernas and water sports. There are several smaller beaches, coves and rocky inlets along the coast, some with facilities others natural, peaceful and uncrowded. Pefkos has a variety of good restaurants and lively bars as well as a number of mini supermarkets and tourist shops. Pefkos, known for its leisurely pace and tranquillity is an ideal base in the south. Shops Open 08.30 till 23.00 daily including Sunday Bakery There is a bakery in Pefkos that remains open 7 days a week where you can buy your fresh bread and traditional Greek cakes. Chemist Open 09.00-14.30 and 17.00-21.00 open daily including Sundays located on the main Pefkos road. Lardos beach is a mixture of sand and pebbles and has plenty sunbeds, umbrellas as well as water sports. When having enough of sun, sand and sea, discover the real traditional Greek life in the centre of Lardos square Cool off next to the pretty Italian Vrissi (fountain) set in the middle of the square, and chose one of the old charming cafes, for a refreshing ice coffee or ouzo or enjoy one of many traditional Greek style restaurants. Shops These include a butchers, mini grocery stores and bakery and are open 08.30 till 14.00 and 17.00 till 21.00 - closed Sunday. The larger supermarket used by the locals is called Flevaris, located on the main road to Lindos near Vlicha Bay and is open 7 days a week till 10pm. Post office Open 08.30 till 14.00 - closed Saturday and Sunday Chemist Open 09.00-14.30 and 17.00-21.00 22 23
Kalathos Kalathos Kalathos is a small traditional village located on a hillside overlooking Kalathos beach and the blue Aegean Sea. Local amenities include a pharmacy, a couple of petrol stations, bakery and a mini market. Sample some Greek dishes in one of the tavernas in the village or along the sea front and enjoy a relaxing evening with the locals in one of the bars. Every Sunday the church bells will ring at Saint Mary s, which is built into the rock side and holds paintings of the 12th century. Following the main road just 5 km south is the historical village of Lindos. Kalathos beach a 20 minute walk from the village. Rarely crowded, this beautiful tranquil beach is some 4 km long with a mixture of sand, fine shingle and pebbles and a long the shore are a couple of restaurants and a canteen. Useful Information Language Greek Currency Euro International dialling code +0030 (Area code North 22410 Area code South 22440) Emergency Services 100 or 112 Time If you are travelling from the UK then you must put your watch forward 2 hours. Electricity 220 AC - travellers from the UK will need a two-pin plug adaptor. Useful Information Shops These include a mini grocery stores and bakery are open 08.30 till 14.00 and 17.00 till 21.00 - closed Sunday. The larger supermarket used by the locals is called Flevaris, located on the main road to Lindos near Vlicha Bay and is open 7 days a week till 10pm. Petrol stations Open 08.00-21.00 (7 days a week) Chemist Open 09.00-14.30 and 17.00-21.00 24 25
Rhodes Largest of the Dodecanese Longest summer in Greece Family friendly resorts Vibrant nightlife Unesco World Heritage site Washed by two seas the Aegean and the Mediterranean Golden sandy beaches Delicious Greek cuisine with a hint of the East Island hopping to Symi, Kos and Halki, Turkey just 12 miles away by boat You can find our villas in 13 destinations across Europe The Algarve Costa Blanca Menorca Mallorca Corfu Tenerife Costa del Sol Lanzarote Kefalonia Rhodes Fuerteventura Crete Cyprus Facebook: facebook.com/villaplus Twitter: @villaplusnews