Greece Municipality of Ataviros Rhodes Dodecanese
Author: George PapasMunicipality of Ataviros
Embona, Kritinia, Agios Isidiros, Ataviros, Siana, Monolithos, Mandriko, Kamiros Skala
Municipality of Ataviros tel. +30 22460 70310
The highest mountain on Rhodes, the imposing Mt. Ataviros with its distinctive character, overlooks the mountain villages of the region. At times hidden in cloud, at others bathed in sunshine. Ataviros, with its green slopes and rocky summit, is an eternal symbol of the island. The view from the top is unique, more than compensating for those who make the effort to reach there.
The biggest village in the region is Embonas. Built on a mountainside covered with vineyards, this village is famous for its excellent wines and tavernas, while keeping its traditional character between the Ataviros and Akramitis mountains is Siana, a lovely village where bee-keeping is highly developed. Very close by is Monolithos, with its impressive castle. Just as impressive is the fortress at Kritinia, near the village of the same name, and said to have bee founded by the Cretans. The rocky coast of the region has small hidden and especially beautiful bays, such as Fournoi, Glyfada and the beaches of Kritinia, where you can enjoy the sea, far away from the crowds. At the small harbour of Kamiros Skala you can sample the excellent food of the many seaside tavernas.
The medieval castle of Kritinia, known as Kastelos, with the ruined church of Saint Paul, the sunset from this side of the island is quite magical.
Siana, a traditional mountain village known for its pure honey and souma, a strong liquor distilled from grapes in the traditional manner.
The Rhodian deer, the symbol of Rhodes, lives in the wooded hills of the island. It is a protected species.
The castle of Monolithos, built on the summit of a huge rock standing steep and close to the sea, was built by the Knights in the 14th century to guard the sea route and to protect the locals from pirate raids. The sunset seen from here IS magnificent. From castle a road leads to a lovely secluded beach.
Every May the people of Agios Isidoros organize a climb to the summit of Ataviros, on which stand the ruins of a temple dedicated to Zeus. From the summit the whole island is visible below.
Embona, the large village at the foot of Ataviros. The growers here produce the finest wines on the island and are famous for their gaiety and adhe¬rence to traditional ways of life. There are many festivals where you can enjoy skilful dancing and traditional costumes.
Kamiros Skala, a small picturesque harbour with fish tavernas and an ancient tomb carved into the rock. From here the small boats leave for Chalki.
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