KOLYMBIA
Area: Rhodes
Country: Greece


Location:
On the E coast, 16 miles S of Rhodes Town; 19 miles SE of Rhodes airport.

Telephone code from UK:
30 22410

Position:
Situated halfway between Rhodes Town and Lindos in rural area.

Description:
One of the newest resorts on the island it is slowly developing and numerous hotels are being built in the area.

Suitability:
As most of the hotels have very good facilities this is a suitable resort for family holidays and also for those seeking a relaxing time.

Accommodation:
All hotels have been built since 1987 and are of a very good standard.

Shopping:
Small selection of tourist souvenir shops.

Beach:
Main beach is quite small and sandy with sun beds, umbrellas and pedalloes. There is also a taverna.

Entertainments:
Daytime: unless you have a hire car only the beach is available. Nightlife: provided by hotels.

Eating:
Small selection of family-run Greek tavernas offering Greek cuisine.

Public-transport:
Limited bus service to Rhodes Town. Taxis almost impossible to find.

Local-excursions:
Turkish Delight (full day), Rhodes Revisited (half day), island highlights (full day), Legendary Lindos (half day). Boat trips from jetty to Rhodes Town and Lindos (day).