Rhodes is a major tourist attraction for the seekers of sunny beaches. While many of its beaches are gravel, not sand; the island can boast 300+ sun days in a year. Consequently, you will stumble into tourists and hotels and beaches full of deck chairs for rent, into shops and restaurants that cater to these tourists. It can be overwhelming at times. If this bothers you, Rhodes is probably not for you. The GRANDE ALBERGO DELLE ROSE, the trademark of Rhodes, began its brilliant course in history on the 24th of May 1927. Rhodes had acquired one of its most historic and symbolic structures, being the allegro of the unique architectural symphony, which is characteristic of the emerald island. The GRANDE ALBERGO DELLE ROSE was christened the "Dream of the East", as it became the top attraction of the international jet set of the time. Eleftherios Venizelos, Aristotle Onassis, Konstantinos Karamanlis, Georgios Papandreou, Tito, Winston Churchill and Moshe Dayan are but a few of the great names to have graced the halls of the hotel with their presence. 75 years later the revival took place. In May 2002 the gates of the Grande Albergo delle Rose reopened, fully renovated by famous Italian architects and designers, retaining all of its grandeur and splendour.