The village of Embonas has about 1.200 permanent residents, lies to the west part of the island of Rhodes and is about 50 km far from the town of Rhodes.

This picturesque mountainous village is the highest village of Rhodes, at an altitude of 850 metres. The high location of the village has kept it almost untouched by tourism and completely unspoiled. Almost all the houses of the village are excellent examples of the traditional architecture of Rhodes and are kept in good condition. This village is famous for the quality of its wines. There is a Folklore Museum at Embonas and 7 km away is the Artamitis Monastery.