Rhodes Geography

The island of Rhodes is the largest in the Dodecanese group and the 4th largest island in all of Greece. Lying on the southeast corner of the Aegean Sea, it has a total area of 1,398 sq km and is about 78 km long and 38 km wide.

The capital of the island is Rhodes Town, a place with a long history, which is also the capital of the Dodecanese Prefecture. Rhodes is divided into ten municipalities and its population surpasses 100,000 inhabitants, 60,000 of whom live in Rhodes Town. Outside the capital, there is a large collection of small villages as well as resorts, such as Faliraki, Lindos, Kremasti and Pefkos.

The coastline of the island is embellished with golden sand, multi-colored pebbles, and crystal waters. Along the coastline, one will find a series of amazing coves and organized beaches. The western coast is more fertile and forested than the eastern one but also has rocky beaches. What distinguishes Rhodes from many other Greek islands is its lush greenery due to the mountainous terrain. There is even a lake in central Rhodes and a small dam in the southwestern part of the island. The climate is typical Mediterranean, with warm summers and mild winters, the latter of which also features abundant rainfall.

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