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Situated in the south-eastern corner of the Greek Archipelago, the Dodecanese ("12-islands") have long been a bridge between the West and East, over their long and stormy history. By assimilating elements of many different cultures they kept their Greek character intact, before finally becoming part of Greece after the last World War. All the islands of the Dodecanese are connected by sea on a daily basis, and some of them are also linked by air.

There are big differences between the 12 islands, which offer a rich variety of choice for those who visit. The biggest islands, Rhodes and Kos, are cosmopolitan and bustling, while the smaller islands (Patmos, Karpathos, Kalymnos, Nisyros, Astipalia) have individual characters and offer different pleasures. The smallest islands (Kasos, Lipsi, Agathonissi and Arki) attract visitors who long to get away from the fast pace of modern life. The islands closest to Rhodes - Symi,Halki, Tilos and Kastellorizo - each have their own character.

Rhodes is the biggest island of the Dodecanese. It lies at the south-eastern corner of the Aegean, opposite the Asia Minor coast, which is about 11 miles away. It has an area of 1,398 square kilometres, being 79.7km long and 38km wide. The city of Rhodes is the capital of the Dodecanese Prefecture.

The island of Rhodes is divided, following a recent by-law linking villages and communities, into ten Municipalities. Apart from the municipality of Rhodes, the others are Ialysos, Kalithea, Petaloudes, Kamiros, Attavyros, Southern Rhodes, Afandou, Archangelos and Lindos.

More than 100,000 people live on the island most of whom live in the city of Rhodes. According to the 1991 census the city has 43,598 inhabitants but there is evidence that the permanent population of the city is over 60,000). The administrative district of the city includes two communities, Kritika and Sgourou (or Asgouroy). The city has an area of 2,588.4 hectares and the city plan covers 739.12 hectares. In the next few years this is to be extended by 178,3 hectares to include new districts. Rhodes is the financial and cultural centre of the south-eastern Aegean, and succesfully combines a lively present with a rich historical past. There are many reasons why Rhodes is one of the most popural resorts in the Mediterranean: the natural surroundings, the bright sun, and the warm hospitality of the islanders themselves. The city has an excellent tourist infrastructure and offers a wide variety of entertainment.

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