At the foot of the highest mountain of Rhodes, 54 km from its center is the village of Embonas, whose name comes from the word “ambon” which means mountain slope. It may not offer the uniformity of a traditional settlement as an architecture, but it is an important destination for lovers of gastronomy, good wine, nature lovers, photographers who want to capture rare plants such as the orchid or those who would like to enjoy the magnificent view. from 1,216 meters high Ataviros with a simple ascent or climbing.
A village where most of the permanent residents are engaged in agriculture, since everywhere you find vineyards, olive trees, vegetables and other arboriculture, but also livestock, famous for its raw materials. It is no coincidence that many travelers rush to try the famous meat, combining this delicious pleasure with a tour of the largest winery in the village or local wineries and distilleries, where some of the best varieties of wine and suma of the island are created.
