The village of Soroni, with just a few shops and taverns, and a small beach, is still unspoiled and an excellent place to relax and unwind.
In its fertile soil olive trees, vineyards, citrus gloves and other agricultural products are cultivated. A short 3km drive through pinewoods will bring you to the tiny church called Aghios Soulas, a chapel within extensive grounds, a tavern and a play area. Here the most popular religious feast on the island is held every 29th and 30th July. Crowds gather, especially on the 29, the chapel's saints day. In the afternoon there are athletic events, horse and donkey races in a simple stadium - unique on Rhodes. For those wishing to attend, special buses run from the New Market in Rhodes Town.
The monastery takes it name from Syllas, the student and follower of Paulus the Apostole. It was most probably founded in the early Christian times and was renovated in 1836 to its present day. Local belief has it that the water which springs up from within the monastery cave has therapeutic qualities.
The village of Kalithies offers narrow alleys and numerous monuments.
Kalithies, which is located on the north-west part of the island, 15Km from the city of Rhodes, belongs to the municipality of Kalithea, along with the villages of Koskinou and Psinthos.
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Pefkos, or Pefki, is a quaint beach resort located in a tranquil coastal region of Rhodes. Known for its laid-back atmosphere, the area is dotted mainly with small hotels and inviting rooms for rent, catering to visitors looking for a peaceful retreat. The resort's sandy bays, complemented by the shade of towering pine trees, offer a serene setting that embodies the quintessential Mediterranean ambiance. Ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation, Pefkos presents a charming escape for those wishing to experience natural beauty and tranquility.
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Whitewashed courtyards with geraniums, stone houses with tile roofs looking out over the waves, the rocks with the mediaeval castle at their peak, windswept deserted beaches for playing games in the waves - a landscape of unspoiled beauty, difficult to find elsewhere on Rhodes.
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