Rhodes is an island in the Aegean Sea, the largest of the Dodecanese islands. Located at the southeastern edge of the archipelagos of the Dodecanese, it faces the shores of Asia Minor, which are approximately 9-10 kms away. The island covers an area of 1398 sq km and has a population exceeding 110000. It is not only one of Greece’s largest islands but has a gorgeous landscape of hills and low mountains that are covered in lush forest. It has a subtropical climate which gives you around 300 days a year of sunshine with refreshing westerly winds to cool the summer heat.
The island is in the shape of a spearhead and the City of Rhodes is located at the northern tip of the island along with the ancient and modern commercial harbours. The airport is called Diagoras International Airport and is located 9 miles (14km) southwest of the city in Paradisi.
Outside of the city the island is made up of small villages and beach resorts, one of the most infamous being Falaraki! Please do not be deterred by this, as it truly is a beautiful island. There is approximately 137 miles (220km) of gorgeous coastline and as mentioned earlier, an abundance of pine and cypress forests.
There are numerous flights to Rhodes both direct and via Athens and also a good ferry service from Piraeus making it an easy location to have a wedding. As it is one of the larger islands it also has a great array of suppliers and accommodation for you choose from, making planning a lot easier than if you were to choose one of the smaller islands.
