Another 3 reasons to go to Rhodes in autumn

As well as being the biggest of the Dodecanese islands, Rhodes is also the island group’s capital, being world renowned for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes, which has been declared a World Heritage Site.

Aesthetically, Rhodes boasts immense beauty. From sparsely inhabited mountains covered with forests of pine and cypress on its interior, to rocky shores scattered with citrus fruit, olives and wine grapes on its exterior, Rhodes provides simply breath-taking landscapes.

Climatically Rhodes is mild with temperatures still in their mid-twenties well into October and even November.

If you are looking for relaxing, historical, beautiful and climatically-favourable break this autumn, the island of Rhodes should definitely be a contender.

If its natural beauty, unique history, relaxed atmosphere and enviable climate is not enough to persuade you to take your autumn getaway on Rhodes, perhaps  another 3 reasons to go to Rhodes in autumn may make up your mind.

On September 27, Tourism Day takes place on Rhodes. Throughout the day a grand orchestra of Kallithea Municipality and the orchestra of Stefanos Kazelis play traditional Greek folk music and dances in Faliraki’s main square.

On October 17 this year, the small yet picture-postcard village of Afandou will be holding the annual Aghios Louas celebrations. Throughout the day the whole village comes together for a huge feast followed by live music, dancing and merriment well into the early hours of the morning.

On October 28, 2011, Rhodes will celebrate Ochi Day. Ochi Day dates back to 1940 when the Greek government defied Mussolini’s ultimatum demanding capitulation. Since then the day has been celebrated with school and military parades taking place across the island.