Accessibility

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Travelling by Air
Daily flights operate between Rhodes and most major European destinations, either directly or via the new Athens International Airport, which is a 50-minute flight away. During the winter months, when direct charter flights do not operate services, Rhodes is connected to Athens with very frequent services. There are 10 daily flights to and from Athens airport, with two different carriers Olympic Airlines and Aegean Airlines, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free trip from every destination, with a minimum wait at Athens airport. Rhodes International Airport is just 15km from Rhodes town and 45km from the Lindos area. The state-of-the-art Athens International Airport opened in 2001 and is Europe’s newest southern gateway to the world. Its focus on safety, technology, user-friendliness and service excellence contributed to its rating as Europe’s 2nd best airport, and the worlds’ 5th best in 2001, by IATA.

International air carriers direct to/from Athens International Airport

British Airways — 3 flights daily to/from London Heathrow
Olympic Airlines — 3 flights daily to/from London Heathrow
Easyjet — London Gatwick, London Luton, Berlin Shoenefeld, Milan Malpensa

Travelling by Ferry
There are daily ferries from Athens to Rhodes, an ideal alternative for those who wish to drive through Europe towards Rhodes.

Life In Rhodes Island

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Overview

Around the Year. Rhodes is a lively island all year round. Apart from several tourist resorts, nothing closes in the winter. The island awaits you every time of the year, each of four seasons with a distinctive and separate character.

Population. Rhodes has a population of around 90.000. Among the locals there are people from all areas of Greece, students of Rhodes University and various nationalities, who chose the island to be their home. Each of them, with different culture and traditions, add to the special and cosmopolitan atmosphere of Rhodes.

Lifestyle. People in Rhodes have a wide variety of lifestyle. From living a luxurious and expensive one, to experiencing the simple and rural life. And when the time comesthe modern world and amenities are just around the corner.

Infrastructure

Airport. The International Airport of Rhodes (Diagoras)is 16 kilometres south-west of Rhodes City . There are 16 daily connection flights to Athens and many more to other national destinations. From April to October there are daily charter flights to and from various international destinations, as well as scheduled flights from GB (a subsidiary of British Airways) 4 days a week. For transport on the island you may use one of 21 buses linking the airport to Rhodes Town, you may hire a taxi, or rent a car directly from the airport at the desks of major car rental companies.

Transport. Rhodes is a major port with sea links not only to Athens, Crete, and the islands of the Aegean, but also to Cyprus, Turkey, and Israel. It also hosts a considerable number of yachts during the summer months and a new yacht marina is under construction. The island features a perfect high-speed road network, as well as transport facilities and excellent telecommunications.

Healthcare. There is a brand new hospital, with all the up-to-date facilities and qualified staff , hospital clinics and health centres in direct proximity to every municipality of the island. British and other EU nationals are officially entitled to free medical care thanks to reciprocal agreements. A private hospital of Euromedica S.A. has just opened, offering excellent servies to the visitors of Rhodes.

Education. Public and modern private schools provide a high quality education to children.

Costs & Safety

Low costs. With low cost of living in most areas, the friendly and hospitable locals are ready to teach you how to enjoy the simple things in life and a natural environment. In Rhodes your stress level will drop and your enjoyment of life will rise.

Low crime rates. According to statistics, Rhodes is one of the safest places to live and enjoy a quality life, with a practically zero crime rate

Beauty, Culture & History

Scenery. Rhodes island is a place where you can still find unique untouched beaches and the sea is crystal clear. Apart from that, there are many unique landmarks on Rhodes, such as the unique Medieval Old Town (designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site), the town of Lindos, one of the most picturesque locations in Greece, the eco-park of the Valley of the Butterflies that attracts thousands of butterflies and the Seven Springs with seven trickling streams that flow into a lake. Landscape contrasts, from rocky wild scenery to lush green valleys, make the island quite special and an inspiration for classic and modern artists.

History. The geographical location is only one of the reasons making Rhodes a target of many aspiring empires over the years. Ottomans, Romans, Byzantines, Knights of St. John –literally, the foundations of world history have all left behind their distinct landmarks, making Rhodes an unrivalled resort that combines the cosmopolitan life of Europe with the mysteries of the East.

Activities

Cuisine. A gastronome’s paradise, Rhodes offers a wealth of choices for dining out. Rhodian cuisine is renowned for its combination of fresh local products and ingredients, pure olive oil, fresh vegetables, traditional recipes and imagination. Rhodes offers a wide variety of cuisine to satisfy every taste, from traditional village tavernas to high-class sophisticated restaurants, offering authentic and International specialties.

Shopping. The cosmopolitan character of Rhodes is also well reflected in its shopping. You will find virtually anything, from boutiques offering internationally well-known fashion designers to Marks & Spencer and BHS. Handicrafts and folk art are also in abundance. You will meet craftsmen at various locations producing colourful ceramics, hand-carved wood and weaving, knitting and hand-made jewellery.

Nightlife. We could not omit mentioning the cosmopolitan nightlife of Rhodes, for it is very likely that during the hours of darkness the international sparkle really shines. The island offers entertainment to suit all tastes and desires,from alfresco relaxing bars, lively nightclubs and discos with international music to cafe bars, typical Greek hot spots with live bouzouki music and even a luxurious casino.

Events. The most highly anticipated events of the year are the Cultural Events organised each summer by the municipality of Rhodes Town (July through September). Events include various concerts, art exhibitions and theatre performances, with important participants from Greece and all over the world. More traditional events and festivals can be experienced during the plethora of religious festivities celebrated on the island.

Hobbies. Further, there are various activity clubs to join. From bridge, chess, dance, winter swimming and fine arts, to some of the charity clubs active on the island.
Cinema. There are two brand new multi-cinemas showing more than 8 new English-language films per week.

Sports. Sports enthusiasts will not be disappointed, with a variety of gymnasiums, horse riding clubs, an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, tennis courts, squash, football and basketball courts, paragliding, jet-skiing, bowling and for the more adventurous, even scuba diving and flight schools, to name a few.

Villa In Rhodes – 540 sqm

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A villa designed to hide inside it a small palace that consists of 540 sq.m. built on 4,500 sq.m. of land with outstanding views and is decorated with Italian furniture inspired by the era of Louis XIV & XV and mixed with patina style and golden leaves as well as most of the closets, wool carpets and several other decorations that come with the house imported from Italy . All of it together, it gives you a sensation of warmth and at the same time luxury. This impressive villa is surrounded by a two meter high fence that secures with an electronic two-ply iron door. The property is consisted of 3 levels, a beautiful garden and a 53sq.m. guest house. More detailed description follows:

Basement : Consisted of 157 sq.m., and its entrance is through the garage door or through the ground floor. It is split in two spacious rooms, there are plenty of closets. One of the rooms is turned into a toy room and the other into a working area room.

Ground floor : Consisted of 217sq.m. radiant marble floors. From the entrance you will see the hallway and coatroom, a guest bathroom, two spacious living-rooms with impressive styling and design (Louis XVI & XV styling), both with a fireplace and going up a couple of steps you will see the dining area and then a superb enwalled white kitchen that communicates with a resting area.

First floor: A wooden circular stair leads to 176 sq.m., an office with its bookcase , three stunning bedrooms with their full bathrooms decorated with Gardenia Orchidea bathroom tiles and furniture, and a veranda also for each room. A big hallway leads to all the rooms and is enwalled with closets. On this floor the decoration and styling is the same as the styling of the first floor.

Guest House: Consisted of 53 sq.m., with a kitchen, living-room and one bedroom with a W.C.

Garage: We get to the garage through a ramp. There is parking space for three cars. There is also a big storage area, a W.C. and finally the engine room.

EXTRAS: central heating-cooling system, LANDSCAPED SPACES. Also the house will be sold with everything that is inside it, for example: furniture, chanadaliers, beds, kitchen appliances, crystal vases, decorations, etc. Real Estate Agency F.I.A.B.C.I. Member

Price: 1.100.000 Euro

Ladiko Rhodos – 100.000 sqm

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A beautiful piece of land, 100.000 sq.m. by the sea, situated in the area of Ladico (15 klm from the center). Featuring a magnificent shoreline and superb views to the sea, this rare size and quality of this land provide a unique opportunity to create vacation resorts.

Price: 3.000.000 €

IKA (Employees National Insurance)

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Renovation plans (schedule of works) need to be submitted to the IKA office. The work to be done will be assessed by this office and they will estimate how many days work is required to complete the specific job, and therefore how much tax needs to be paid for the workers. Each day someone (for the below type of work) works in the house, they are paid 1 IKA stamp. An Architect or approved person must submit the renovation details to this office. It is necessary to submit these plans before work commences or a fine will be incurred.

NB. Even if you undertake any of the below work yourself you will still be obliged to pay the insurance stamps. This payment whilst paid separately should be considered as part of a workman’s wage.

The categories of work which are considered in this system are:

Construction work
Brick work
Tiling
Painting

Building Renovation Permission

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You must apply for permission to renovate a property prior to commencing the work. This will include a technical specification of work to be done which needs to be provided by an Architect. The architects name will be on the certificate awarded.

To receive the full stamp of the approval once work is completed, a suitably recognized technical person will have been required to be identified on the certificate as having overseen the work approved. (The supervisory role). This will establish the work as being to the standards required and therefore insurable.

For an Architect to prepare these documents, change the ownership name and organize the IKA (employees national insurance) paperwork will cost approx 2.500 €.

Building Registration

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Takes approx 1 month to establish and costs approx 100 – 300 € (house size depending). This is required for a building to be legal and insurable.

NB. Later additions to old properties need to be checked particularly to ensure they have been registered.

Whilst registration is a basic legality and rarely a problem to establish, it is unwise to purchase a property without this.

Additional Purchase Costs

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When you buy a house you will immediately be required to pay a government tax for the property, this will be: 10% of the price of the property as per the official price of the property.

NB. This will most likely be at a much lower rate than the price paid.

The following fees are the standard fees required by the professionals who will prepare all the necessary legal paper work for purchasing a house. The percentages are based on the purchase price of the property:

1% Lawyers Fees

2% Notary Fees

2% Estate Agent Fees

The Legal Situation

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All European Union citizens are free to purchase property in Greece. You will be required to obtain a Tax No (AFM: afemi) in order to make a purchase. This process requires you to have a static address for the forms temporarily until your purchase is made. It is a relatively simple process, which we can guide you through.

Non European Union citizens have two options to be able to purchase in Greece :

• A company must be registered in your name in Greece or the EU.

• An application can be made to the Greek Ministry of Defense for permission to own property.

Unless you have been a full resident of Greece for 2 years or more, you will be required to pay 10% tax on the declared value of the house purchased. Expect to pay 10%. If you have been resident in Greece for 2 years or more, you will need to provide a document from your own country with regards to your marital status.

All properties on Rodos are freehold and recorded at the land registry office. This will be checked during the purchasing process to ensure a property is free from any problems.

Siana

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The village of Siana is built amphitheatrically on the slopes of Mount Akramitis, south of the City of Rhodes and north-east of the village of Monolithos.

From there, visitors can enjoy a superb view over the coast of Rhodes and the little neighbouring islands.

Accommodations, cafes and taverns can be found.

The village of Siana is famous for its excellent honey and its local wine which has to be tasted.