Within close distance from the city of Rhodes, just 8km southwest and onto a vast sandy beach lies the town of Ialysos. The name remits to the ancient times, when it had actually been one of the most important towns of the island. The ancient acropolis on Filerimos Hill reveals the location of the ancient settlement, which is surrounded by what is left from the Byzantine fortifications as well as the monasteries and chapels, which were built later on the hill. The main modern site of the area is the luxurious tourist resorts extending along the beach and offering comprehensive holiday suggestions.