Welcome to Villa Dimitra Gennadi
RHODES, GREECE
The villa
Villa Dimitra, is the perfect retreat for guests who envision a magical holiday overlooking a post-card worthy scenery, in an unrivalled location enhanced by modern comforts cleverly blended with a classical layout. The Villa consists of 4 bedrooms (2 bedrooms with double bed, 1 bedroom with two single beds, 1 bedroom with double bed and a single bed), 2 bathrooms with bathtub, living room, indoor & outdoor dining areas, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ facilities, private pool, private terrace, balcony with sea view and parking area. Whether you’re looking for a romantic hideaway as a couple, or an idyllic place where family and friends can come together, this superb villa is the perfect setting for the high point of the year.
Waterpark
The biggest waterpark in Europe, Faliraki Water Park is open from May to October. It is a wonderful park equipped with all the amenities and games that children love.
Casino
The Casino Rodos and the majestic Grande Albergo delle Rose boutique hotel complex is situated in Rhodes town, only a 15 minute drive from Diagoras International airport and a five-minute drive from Rhodes harbour. The lavish interiors of this historic building offers over 1,700 sq.m. of gaming, which is well spread out covering two floors. The floor at the lower level alone offers a bewildering array of state-of-the-art slot machines numbering around 300, which is staggering to say the least. The upper floor has 34 exclusive gaming tables. The majestic Grande Albergo delle Rose building have been extensively renovated and today you can enjoy its glorious architecture. One can bet from as low as 10 cents per game, or if one is looking forward to high denomination gaming there are €5 and €10 slot machines, which offers the chance to win jackpots like a car, motorcycle, jewellery and a plethora of cash prizes. For the first time entry in the casino, it is required a passport for the purpose of registration and no person under the age of 23 years of age is allowed to go in. Keep in mind that video and photography are strictly prohibited
Deer Dama Dama
The deer Dama-Dama is a unique species that lives only in Rhodes Greece for many centuries. Many legends say that this deer was brought to Rhodes by the Crusaders in the Medieval times, but according to other sources, they lived there since the ancient times. In fact, Rhodes was called Elafioussa in the antiquity, which means with a lot of deer. The two deer statues that stand in Mandraki Harbor, Rhodes Town, shows that this deer has been the symbol of Rhodes for long. The deer of Rhodes are medium-sized. They have a perfectly proportionate body and its colors are amazing. Colors vary according to the age and the season of the year. Their stomach is white, but they also have white patches on their body, which are used as a sort of camouflage. Their height can reach 90 cm till the upper part of its part and its weight can be approximately 100 kilos. The bucks have spectacular symmetrical antlers. Interestingly enough, these antlers fall out every May and again grow back in September. Adult bucks live alone or sometimes can be seen in groups of three to four, whereas the newborns live in herds. The pregnancy of the […]
The Toy Museum of Rhodes
The Rhodes Toy museum is situated just outside the village of Archipoli, about 1 hour drive from Gennadi Village. When the museum was built, the stunning natural environment was kept in mind, thus it is completely powered by solar energy. In the museum you can find an exhibition of toys, all made in Greece, from the period 1930 until about 1990. Wind up tin toys, battery operated cars, board games, Greek playmobil are amongst the big collection of toys that are shown in the main exhibition hall. In the basement they have made a ‘Games room’ with arcade coin operated machines dating from the sixties until the nineties, including a pinball machine, jukebox and pacman. These machines are in working order and can be enjoyed by the visitors of the museum. Beside the exhibition there is also the opportunity for children to play actively. There’s an area in the museum where they can play with well known toys such as lego and playmobil, find interactive toys and possibilities for handicrafts. Also outside there is a playground for children, and a terrace where visitors can enjoy the stunning view. Opening hours: daily from 10 p.m till 5 p.m (7th of April until 1th […]
Demeter – The Greek goddess of harvest
Demeter, the goddess of harvest, was a very important figure of the Greek Mythology and one of the oldest goddesses of the Greek pantheon. She is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera and Hestia. The fate of this beautiful blonde daughter of Rhea was harsh as a few years after her birth she ended up in the stomach of her heartless father, along with her brothers. They were liberated by a trick Zeus did to fool Cronus. Demeter differed from the other goddesses as she never lived in mount Olympus, ‘cause she choose to stay close to those who believed and worshiped her, in the temples dedicated to her. The goddess has gained very early the sympathy and favor of the other Olympian gods due to her discreet and modest behavior. Her personality demanded a special approach , special understanding and respect. Demeter was one of the hardest and snobbish goddesses, thus she did not succumb easily in “love attacks”, even when the candidates were very remarkable. Poseidon and Zeus were two of the small number of known and aspiring conquerors of her. They both persistently persecuted her and finally managed to seduce her […]