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Travel Destination Guide - Kolymbia
Kolymbia (Rhodes, Greece) 
Kolymbia Information
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One of the youngest resorts on the island, Kolymbia was little more than a collection of farmhouses and a couple of tavernas before its beach was "discovered" in the late 1980s.
It is now a rather scattered resort measuring 1½ mls wide and long, with largely low-rise buildings, a shady eucalyptus-lined central avenue and a growing choice of amenities, although the main attraction is still the beaches, which stretch out either side of the headland.
This area is suited to those seeking a relaxing, low-key holiday and not too bothered about energetic nightlife. There is a good range of hotel facilities also makes it suitable for families. Hiring a car and having your own transport is an advantage as you would get to see the whole of the island..
The Accommodation is mainly hotels of a good standard, the oldest of which was built in 1987.
Locality:
Kolymbia is on the east coast, halfway between Rhodes Town and Lindos (16 mls SW of Rhodes Town. 19 mls S of the airport). It fronts a sandy coastline on a small bay, surrounded by scrub and farmland, with Mt Tsambica rising to the south.
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There is one sandy main beach with sunbeds, parasols and water sports available. On the other side of the headland is a smaller, quieter beach with a taverna and basic snack bar.
There is a reasonable range of tourist shops selling very similar wares. There are minimarkets in the area which supply everyday needs.
During the daytime there are beach and water-based activities, including windsurfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, banana boats and pedalloes. Other activities include cycling, and a 18-hole golf course at nearby Afandou.
Nightlife for this resort is restricted to a few bars and tavernas, 1 disco, otherwise, it is allhotel based.
There is a selection of informal snack bars and family-run tavernas offering mainly Greek cuisine.
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Population: 10.668.400
Languages: Greek 99% (official), English, French
Currency: euro
Currency code: EUR
Local Times:
Greece - Athens
Country Dialling Code: +30
Voltage: 220V 50Hz
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Greece appeals to different types of tourist, and very few could fail to find somewhere to suit their taste. From bustling Athens to blindingly bright islands, ancient fragments abound - the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete and even, quite possibly, the remnants of Atlantis at Santorini. Greeks are fierce guardians of tradition, but that doesn't mean they don't know how to have fun. In addition, hot sun and limpid seas conspire to make Greece a perfect place to relax. Whether you're supping in a beachside taverna , sipping coffee in a shady plateia or disco-dancing till dawn.
The Olympic Games were spawned in ancient classical Greece, along with democracy and the fundamentals of philosophy, science and mathematics. Modern Greece is better known as a great place to vacation rather than a centre of learning and culture. Today the country attracts by offering simple pleasures: delicious food at reasonable prices, local wine, beautiful beaches, sunshine, quaint villages, a seemingly endless lacework of coastline and little islands full of scenic surprises.
The country exudes traditional charm, particularly on its ever-popular islands, which cling to their stereotypical architecture and way of life despite being often over-run by tourists. Black-clad women still deliver vegetables to island tavernas on panniered donkeys, while bronzed, lined fishermen sit in the sun, drink thick coffee, and play dominoes or dice. The tourist infrastructure has intruded in many respects, but the timeless aspect of whitewashed buildings clustered on hillsides around narrow pebbled alleys has been retained. The myriad islands in the Aegean Sea are easily accessible from Piraeus, the historic harbour of Greece's mainland capital, Athens, by ferry or hydrofoil, offering a unique chance for 'island-hopping'. Many of the larger islands also have airports with connections to Athens or seasonally with major European cities.
On the mainland the city of Athens in the south is sprawling, overcrowded and polluted but nevertheless enthralls visitors, while Thessaloniki in the north is vibrant and modern with a Byzantine flavour. Athens is dominated by its major landmark, the Parthenon: the remains of other wonders of the ancient Greek classical world are to be found mainly on the Peloponnese Peninsula, south of Corinth, the gateway to a veritable treasure trove of history.
Greece and Greeks welcome with open arms the thousands of visitors that flock to admire their national assets every year - no-one leaves without having been warmed, both by the sun and the hospitality. |
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