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Christmas Holidays can you help

Dawnlee

2005-09-27 09:27:41

Does it get cold in the evening.

Do most hotels in Rhodes celebrate christmas and do the works or is it just considered a normal day.

Does anyone know of any good hotels to go to at this time of year - we would prefer AI or HB.

Are there any good deals to be hadl for this time of the year.

Is it a popular time to go or will the hotels and resorts be half empty.

Many Thanks

Dawn

AnneJ60b

2005-09-27 21:08:48

Most of the island shuts down in october. I think a few hotels are open in the winter but not all.90% of the tourist shops are closed for the winter and direct flights are few and far between.I go over at Christmas to stay with friends and always have to fly via Athens. The weather is changeable, not really cold but can get very windy and sometimes there's quite heavy rain.Much as I love the island I wouldn't recommend it as a Christmas destination.

marcuschap72

2005-10-04 12:41:08

Cyprus would be a better choice if you need your 'greek fix' around Christmas. As Anne says Rhodes isn't really a holiday destination after October. If you're determined Rhodes Town will be your best option as a few hotels open all year and you'll find a few bars and restaurants open.

explorerman

2005-10-12 15:16:35

Why does Rhodes close down after october, i thought it could have many pleasent days and geographically not far north of Cyprus on as amatter of latitude.

AnneJ60b

2005-10-12 21:48:57

No idea why but most of the islands "shut down" for the winter.Everywhere , even the smallest village is festooned with Christmas lights and they really make an effort but-----no tourists.I believe there is the odd charter flight but they are very few and far between.

greeklass

2005-10-12 22:06:45

You can't blame them for 'closing down' for Christmas - a religious holiday anyway- I'm sure after playing "mine host" for 7 months a year 7 days a week they all deserve a break, to recharge their batteries for the next season.
Also in some islands the 'locals' go back to Athens for the winter.

You could consider Athems for a trip ? You can still get flights there?

AnneJ60b

2005-10-13 11:59:56

I agree, Greeklass. My friends have a bar in Rhodes and always heave a sigh of relief at the end of the season.

explorerman

2005-10-13 16:13:47

Why doesn't spain shut down then?

juggernaut

2005-10-13 19:38:10

I just think it's a matter of getting there, you can fly to most parts of Spain all year and I for one would go to Crete in December/January if it wasn't such a journey and I think a lot more people would.
Rick

marcuschap72

2005-10-14 13:04:56

You can still get there but you have to fly via Athens and it can be expensive. I've been there out of season as i lived on the island for a while but it's certainly not tourist friendly between November - March/April. It's fine for exploring but you won't find any tourist restaurants, bars or shops, just the few frequented by locals.

AnneJ60b

2005-10-15 09:42:51

I'm going at the end of november----via Athens, but isn't it nice to be a "local" for a while!!? :lol:

marcuschap72

2005-10-15 11:21:54

INDEED

I always felt a bit more special being there out of season and it improves your greek when very few people are speaking english!

jing

2005-10-17 10:40:19

Winter

Hello,

I know that the Lardos Village and Gennadi (both in the south) are open all year round as I have friends there. A lot of British people who work in the resorts of Pefkos & Lindos live in these areas too. The weather can get cold at night and windy but you do get your fair share of nice warm days, typical of an english summer.

I hope you enjoy it.

Take Care

Jing.

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