SOUTHERN RHODES MUNICIPALITY
(Apollakia, Arnitha, Asklipio, Vati, Gennadi, Istrios, Kattavia, Kiotari, Laxania, Measanagros, Prassonissi, Profylia)
Far away from the crowds of touristy resorts, in the villages
of Southern Rhodos, life has its own pace. In Southern Rhodes nature
is extremely abundant and magnificent.
panoramic sea view of gennadi
Large bays with crystal clear waters stretch from Kiotari to Gennadi and all the way to Laxania, Apolakkia and the unique in beauty Prassonissi, well known place to windsurfers from all over the world.
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But the inland is also very rich: Asclipios with its Knights' Castle
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Laxania with its white washed houses, Gennadi is a traditional village with a very ancient history. Its natural beauties are many; the endless beach of Gennadi is one of the best of Rhodos island and if you follow some of the trails off the village you will be taken throught the woods to the small water falls of Gennadi.
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Kattavia, the island's southernmost island with a very ancient history will enchant you with its traditional architecture and the decoration of the houses.
beautiful beach of kiotari
asklipios village south rhodos
In the 10 villages of Southern Rhodos with their ancient cultural heritage, the visitor will enjoy the simplicity and serenity. There are several places that one can visit:
- The Knights Castle in Asclipio - one of the most important castles of the island - now there are only remains of it.
- The Church of Kimisi tis Theotokou dating back to the 12th century in Asclipio.
- The beautiful beaches in Gennadi and Prassonissi.
- The church of the Virgin in Skiadi near Mesanagro.