Winter Walking Holidays

If you are interested in activity holidays our winter walking holiday is worth considering it is all about showing you the most panoramic areas on Rhodes, the island becomes a bloom from November to April, and from the month of October through to April / May the island has a village feel to it, with farmers working in the fields gathering olives, oranges, lemons, food is abundant and you can pick straight from the tree if you so wish.
Join Walking Rhodes during these winter months and see the stunning scenery and the wild flowers. Rhodes has a fascinating set of flora with over 1500 of plant species found here. As with the entire Mediterranean region, the flora comprises a mixture of local and introduced species selected over the centuries for their ability to survive the often harsh environments found here. They have to be able to withstand great heat; long periods of little or no water and grow when the opportunity is there. The large proportion of evergreen trees means that these species are ideally suited, as they can continue to photosynthesise and grow during the winter, taking advantage of the seasonal rains. We’re lucky in Rhodes as not only do spring and autumn see a profusion of wild flowers appear all over the island but they’re also the ideal seasons in which to photograph them as the light is kinder and less harsh than at other times of the year.
Walking is definitely the best way to appreciate Rhodes’ wildflowers and with the varied environment of the island there are no shortage of different habitats in which to go searching for them. Rhodes’ flora as well as containing representatives of all the major flowering families found in the Mediterranean is also home to over 50 orchid species including many that are endemic to the eastern Aegean region.
Our botanist and walking guide will be there to help identity the different flowers we come across, tell you a bit about them and also describe the characteristics of the different habitats.
Our walks fit perfectly with the back drop of stunning panoramic views, for plant spotting during the winter and spring time, and if you have interestrs in landscapes, history or geology it gives rise for opportunities to take photographs, as Rhodes is perfect for these interests on a walking holiday.
As keen photographer's our guides can help and advise you on some of the techniques for photographing. As well as practical help during the walks themselves there’ll be time to stop and search the reference books and discover plant names and types, wild animal species and also talk about the history surrounding castles and historical buildings.