Travel Eye on Tholos (Rhodes)

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Overview:

Quiet and relaxed, the resort of Tholos is a loosely scattered collection of mainly small hotels, apartments, some tavernas and local shops stretching for just over half a mile along the main coast road. Nearby Theologos is a small, attractive, traditional Greek village perched on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves and tiny fields. With just a few shops and a taverna it is surprisingly untouched by the commercialisation of the coastal areas.

There are all types ranging from a handful of larger hotels to small, family-run apartment blocks.

This area is Independent travellers and families who are happy to spend their time around the hotel. Its isolated location and lack of nightlife makes it less than ideal for young holidaymakers. Own transport is an advantage.

Locality:

On the NW coast. 13 mls SW of Rhodes Town. 5½ mls SW of Kremasti. 4 mls SW of the airport. It is set on a flat, cultivated coastal plain with the traditional village of Theologos ¾ ml inland up a steep hill.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

A beach of sand and pebbles runs the length of the resort. The range of water sports available includes windsurfing (with tuition if needed), pedalloes, canoes and banana and ring rides. Sunbeds and parasols can be hired for a small charge and snack bars offer a basic choice of food. The sea is clean and free of wayward currents allowing safe swimming. However, the pebbly nature of the beach makes it a less than an ideal beach destination. The NW coast boasts a constant wind and wave direction, and is a popular place for windsurfers.

Shopping consist mainly of souvenir shops. A much better choice in Rhodes Town.

During the daytime activities are mainly beach and water-based but there are also bicycles, walking and horse riding.

The nightlife is low key, a small selection of bars and 1 disco.

There is a limited choice of small tavernas and fast-food bars.

There are local excursions, half day trips to Petaloudes (Valley of the Butterflies) and Kalopetra Monastery, Rhodes Town for shopping and sightseeing, ancient Ialyssos acropolis at Filerimos, ancient site of Kamiros.

Full day trips to the water park outside Faliraki; Lindos and its ancient acropolis, a safari island tour, and boat trips to Marmaris in Turkey.