Hotels are classed according to six different
categories. Luxury hotels can be found in the new
part of town or on the east coast, but they
tend to lack character. That is why we would advise you to choose
more traditional accommodation in the heart of the old
part of town, such as in family-run inns or even directly
in local people's homes. A word of warning - remember
to book in advance if travelling in the height of
season!
Access to the centre of Rhodes by
car is highly restricted. Besides, many of the locals prefer to
get about on two wheels. You will easily be able
to hire bikes or even mopeds. However, if you enjoy
the peace and quiet, choose a bike - it takes more effort, but
it makes a lot less noise!
If you fancy hiring a car, there
are several agencies at the airport or in the new
part of town. Make sure that you have an international
driving licence before going on holiday! Otherwise, there is a
bus service that runs to the east and west coasts of
the island. Rhodes is also the ideal port of call for yachting
holidays in the Aegean sea or even as the starting point for a
cruise.
The shops in the new part
of town are nothing special. We preferred to buy some
traditional souvenirs from the bazaar in the old part
of town. Watch out for kitsch objects though, which can generally
be identified by their Corinthian column-style packaging! However, the leather goods
and shoes are fairly attractive and affordable. We found that
the local crafts were the best: natural sponges from Chalki, honey and souma from Sianna, spices
from Symi and the pottery from the old part of town.
You should be aware that the most touristy
and lively streets in Rhodes are Sokratous and Pithagora.
The Rhodes tourist office is open every day from 8 am
to 7 pm, except Sundays, and can be found in Rimini Square.
| Main
museums |
Archaeological
museum, Plateia Mouseiou |
| |
Decorative arts museum, Plateia Argyrokastrou |
| |
Byzantine
museum, Apéllou |
| 5. Small
Greek Phrasebook |
| Good day |
Kaliméra |
Food:
|
|
| Good evening |
Kalispéra |
Krassi |
Wine |
| Yes |
Né |
Tsai |
Tea |
| No |
Ochi |
Néro |
Water |
| What
is your name? |
Pos
légeste ? |
Café |
Coffee |
| My
name is... |
Me
lene . |
Ghála |
Milk |
| How
are you? |
Ti
kaneis ? |
Psomi |
Bread |
| Very well,
thank you |
Poly
kala efcharisto |
Bira |
Lager |
| Excuse
me |
Me
synchoreite |
Mèli |
Honey |
| Do you
speak English? |
Milate
Anglika ? |
Psari |
Fish |
| How much
does this cost? |
Poso
kaneis ? |
Kréas |
Meat |
| Hi |
Yassou |
Tiri |
Cheese |
|
Please |
Parakalo |
Frouta |
Fruit |
| Thank you very
much |
Efkaristo
poli |
Eliès |
Olives |
| OK
|
Endaxi |
Avghó |
Egg |
| Today |
Siméra |
Paghoméno |
Cold |
| Yesterday |
Ktes |
Zèsto |
Hot |
| Tomorrow |
Avrio |
Kalos |
Good |
| Morning |
Proï |
Kakos |
Bad |
| Midday |
Messiméri |
Póso
? |
How
much? |
| Now |
Tora |
Mazi
mè tin ipirèssia |
Service
included |
| Before |
Prin |
Akrivó |
Expensive |
| After |
Méta |
Thélo |
I would
like |
|
Goodbye |
Adîo |
Thélo
na fáo |
I would like to
eat |
| Sorry
|
Signomi |
Píno |
I drink/am
drinking |
| Do you have...
? |
Mi
pos échété... ? |
Potiri |
Glass |
|
I do not speak Greek |
Den
katalaveno hellinika |
Piato |
Plate |
| I
am English |
Ime apó
Angliki |
Makhieri |
Knife |
| Where can
I find... ? |
Pou
íne... ? |
Pirouni |
Fork |
| |
|
To
iogariasmo |
Bill |
| |
|
|
|
| Numbers: |
|
Post
office |
To
taxidromio |
| 1 |
Ena |
Hotel |
To
xémodohio |
| 2 |
Dio |
Bank |
I
trapéza |
| 3 |
Tria |
Hospital
|
To
nosokomio |
| 4 |
Tèsséra |
Chemist's |
To
pharmakio |
| 5 |
Pendé |
Road |
I
odos |
| 6 |
Èxi |
Island
|
To
nissi |
| 7 |
Efta |
Village |
To
horio |
| 8 |
Okto |
Station |
To
stafmos |
| 9 |
Énéa |
Boat |
To
plio |
| 10 |
Déka
|
Bus |
To
léoforio |
| |
|
Car |
To
aftokinito |
| |
|
Aeroplane |
To
aéroplano |
| |
|
Ticket |
To
issitirio |
