Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands, and easternmost of the major islands of Greece in the Aegean Sea. It lies 45 miles west of Turkey, situated between the Greek mainland and the island of Cyprus.
Rhodes is the capital of the District of the Dodecanese and of the Province of Rhodes, which also includes the nearby islands of Symi, Tilos, Chalki and Kastellorizo.
The island is also known as Rodos in Finnish, Turkish and Polish, Rhodos in German and Dutch, Rodas in Spanish, Rodi in Italian, Rodos in Slovak, and Rodus in Hebrew.
Historically, it was known for its Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The island of Rhodes is shaped like a spearhead, 79.7 km long and 38 km wide with a total area of approximately 1,398 km² and a coastline of approximately 220 km.
The City of Rhodes is located at the far northern end of the island, including the site of the ancient and modern commercial harbor. The main air gateway (Diagoras International Airport, IATA code: RHO) is located 14 km to the southwest of the city in Paradisi. The road network radiates from the city along the east and west coasts.
Ferries from Rhodes to Turkey are operated from Rhodes to Fethiye, Rhodes to Marmaris and Rhodes to Bodrum.
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