Prasonisi is the Greek word for “green island”. During summertime, and when water levels are low enough, this island is a peninsula attached to Rhodes. During the wintertime, and when water levels are high enough, Prasoinisi becomes an island. The closest Greek Village is Katavia, however, there is a purpose-built settlement on Prasonisi that contains motels, convenience stores, restaurants, and windsurf rentals that are open seasonally. Near Prasonisi is Vroulia, an ancient settlement that contains an old mosaic tiled floor.