LUXURY & HERITAGE
Welcome to Marasi of Ai Giannis (St. John).
In 1522 the city of Rhodes is conquered by the Turks.
The Greek inhabitants of Rhodes were forced to abandon their homes and the fortified city and live outside and around its walls, creating eight new settlements, called “Marasia”. These neighborhoods were formed around the old churches, which were restored.
The Rhodians created their neighborhoods and their houses wisely, combining local tradition, the influences of foreign cultures and the needs of their times, creating model types and images multifaceted, but human above all.
Wandering around the alleys of these Rhodian neighborhoods, looking at the preserved houses of the “marasia”, one can really feel the education, the culture and the aesthetics of Rhodians.
Casa del Sol is in a strategic position.
Its very easy to visit the old town with a pleasant walk and without searching for parking, since its 700m away from the gates of the medieval town.
With easy access to highways and busses you can make your plans to explore the island carefree.
Also, another advantage is that parking is easy and free.
Apart from that, since one of the main reasons to visit Rhodes is the Greek cuisine you are probably at the spot in town that has the most delicious and original food within a short distance. Last, but not least supermarkets, flea markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, sweet shops, (even) post office etc are close by.
