This was a week, all-inclusive, from Prague to Rhodes at the Blue Bay Hotel.
A view of the Aegean sea, looking towards Turkey.
One of the many outdoor pools.
The view from our room, on to the semi-private pool.
Sunset at the beach. The umbrellas and bathing chairs were first-come, first-serve.
Looking up the beach, the city of Rhodes.
Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, is known for its beach resorts, ancient ruins and remnants of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. The city of Rhodes has an Old Town featuring the medieval Street of the Knights and the castle-like Palace of the Grand Masters. Captured by the Ottomans and then held by the Italians, the palace is now a history museum.
Despite it’s close proximity to the city, the beach and water was very clean and refreshing.
The hotel grounds was varied to suit all tastes. These olive trees and picnic tables provided relief from the strong sun during the mid-day period.
I was impressed with the cleanliness and well kept gardens which covered a substantial area.
The hotel had many small and large pools, even some private pools attached to individual bungalows.
The main building and exercise pool, most of the time full of kids, young and old.
While here, the honeysuckle vines were in full bloom. There were also Pomegranate and orange trees, bearing fruit.
A view from the inside lobby.
Most of the time, we could enjoy this pool all to ourselves.
It was clear that the larger pools and larger crowds were the main attraction for our neighbors. We didn’t complain to being alone.
