Pebble beach, Fortress, Archaeological site

The view of the white town of Lindos with its acropolis is one of the most typical images you can bring back from Rhodes. The white houses on the rock, surmounted by a monumental stone castle, is also surrounded on both sides by beautiful beaches and a heart-shaped bay. [btn "Find Rhodes car rental prices" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-lindos] The place is a popular tourist destination, so you…

Sandy beach, Cape, Archaeological site, Historic building

The capital of the island with approximately 90 000 inhabitants is divided into 2 parts - the Old Town and the New Town. The Mandraki harbour, the city beaches and the northernmost cape of the island with its underwater aquarium should not escape your attention. As Rhodes Town is the most important historical town of the island and also the place with the largest concentration of shops, services, restaurants or transport hub, we have prepared…

Resort, Pebble beach, For kids

The seaside resort of Faliraki is one of the liveliest places in Rhodes, with a really rich offer of resorts and tourist services. Large hotel complexes line the beach along with many restaurants, tavernas, bars and fast-food outlets. A short walk from Faliraki, you can enjoy fun at the largest waterpark in Greece, and right in town, admire the sea fish at the AquaWorld aquarium. [btn "Compare prices for holidays to Faliraki" http:/…

Pebble beach, Stony Beach, The Cove

This famous beach is named after the American actor Anthony Quinn, who filmed the movie "The Guns of Navarone" in 1961. Anthony Quinn Beach is narrow, small and pebbly and lies in a beautiful bay lined with photogenic rocks. Its main asset, however, is its crystal clear water, ideal for snorkelling and diving. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-anthony-quinn] Many…

Pebble beach, Stony Beach, The Cove

Just about 200 metres from the more famous Anthony Quinn Beach is Ladiko Bay with two beaches. The name "Ladiko" is Greek for olive oil barrels, and the bay is so named because it was formerly used as a transshipment point for olive oil to cargo ships. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-ladiko] Two beaches, one bay, great swimming At the western end of the bay is…

Sandy beach, Pebble beach, Resort, For kids

The quiet seaside resort of Kolymbia on the east coast of Rhodes is one of the most popular destinations for tour operators on the island. In Kolymbia you'll find plenty of medium-sized and larger hotel resorts and endless sunny beaches. [btn "Compare prices for holidays to Colombia" http://cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/rhodos/kolymbia?gad=p-rhodos-kolymbia] The town itself is very small and practically consists of just a single street lined…

Sandy beach, Lighthouse, Cape

Prasonisi is a beautiful piece of nature, located in thesouthernmost part of the island. As inRhodes Town, the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet here, differing in their colour and the intensity with which they touch the shores of the island. [btn "Book a car rental in Rhodes" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-prasonisi] The Prasonisi peninsula is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of sandy…

Waterfall

Epta Piges is a popular natural attraction and one of the most visited places in the hinterland and is located near the famous resort of Kolymbia. It is a relatively small wooded area with many springs, water reservoirs and streams. Among the most famous attractions are a passable tunnel about 1 meter wide and 2 meters high with cold water and a lake with a waterfall. The walk can be finished in a local tavern. [btn "Book a car rental in…

Valley, For kids

This picturesque valley in a densely wooded landscape along a small river is located 25 km southwest of Rhodes Town and is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Rhodes. Walking through the valley you can admire millions of tiny black, white and orange butterflies of the species callimorpha quadripunctaria, resting in large groups on tree trunks and flitting around the area. [imageFill 198133] A visit to the Valley of the…

Sandy beach, Pebble beach, Resort

The smaller resort of Pefki (sometimes called Pefkos) is about 2 km from Lardos and 2 km from Lindos. It is an ideal destination for travelers looking for a quiet, well-kept town with a nice little beach. [btn "The best last-minute holidays in Rhodes" http://cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/rhodos?gad=p-rhodos-pefkos] The town of Pefki is very small, but still offers a full range of services from tavernas to a pharmacy to a small supermarket. It…

Pebble beach, Resort

The seaside resort of Lardos boasts one of the best beaches on the island, which has been awarded the Blue Quality Flag. Is it really worth a visit? [btn "The best last-minute holidays in Rhodes" http://cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/rhodos?gad=p-rhodos-lardos] Lardos itself is divided into two parts - a small inland village about 1.5km from the beach full of tavernas and shops, and a seaside area with hotel resorts. It is one of the smallest…

Sandy beach, Pebble beach

The beach at the resort of Afandou (sometimes spelled Afantou) is one of the longest on the island of Rhodes with a length of 5 km. Despite the very good accessibility, the beach is not crowded even in high season, one of the reasons may be the lack of facilities. There is a café or local snack bar by the beach, but classic taverns, restaurants and shops are only in the centre of Afandou, about 2 km away from the beach. [btn "The best last…

Pebble beach, Resort

The long pebble beaches in the north-west of the island, over 5 km long, stretch along the resorts of Ixia and Ialyssos (sometimes spelled Ialyssos) and are ideal for a more active holiday. The regular and constant winds make the place ideal for windsurfing, kitesurfing and classic surfers. Here you will find many equipment rentals and schools for beginners. [btn "The best last-minute holidays to Ialysos" http://cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko…

Pebble beach, Stony Beach

Just about 10 km from Rhodes town you will find the wonderful quiet place of Kallithea with several small bays, nice beaches with photogenic rocky surroundings and also the historical buildings of the Kallithea baths. Although the beach and the baths of Kallithea share the same name as the inland town of Kallithea, they don't have much in common. The town of Kallithea lies about 10 km to the south. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https:/…

Sandy beach, For kids

Probably every island has its most beautiful beach. On Rhodes, the most beautiful beach is generally considered to be Tsambika (sometimes spelled Tsampika) in the more remote area between Archangelos and Kolymbia. How did we like it and is it worth a visit? Tsambika is situated in a wide valley between two hills, offering beautiful views of the coastline. On one of the hills, by the way, you will find the small Moni Tsambika monastery, which…

Pebble beach

The quiet Traganou beach (sometimes spelled Traounou) is connected to Afandou beach and is popular for its relaxed atmosphere and good conditions for snorkelling and diving thanks to the reefs that border it on the north side. Traganou is a great alternative to the much more photogenic but also considerably more crowded beaches of Anthony Quinn and Ladiko bays, which are a 10-minute drive away. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www…

Resort, Pebble beach

The small town of Stegna is a great place for a quiet holiday with beautiful photogenic surroundings and full facilities for tourists. Compared to the surrounding larger resorts of Kolymbia and Faliraki, Stegna has a much more authentic atmosphere with typical Greek white houses. Instead of large hotel resorts, you will find only smaller hotels and apartments. [btn "The best last-minute holidays in Rhodes" http://cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko…

Pebble beach, Resort

Kiotari is a quiet resort about 60 km south of the airport, known for its long pebble beach, which is roughly bisected by a small rocky cliff. Kiotari itself consists mainly of hotels and guesthouses, but there are also basic amenities such as ATMs, a pharmacy, a supermarket and of course several tavernas. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Kiotari on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/city/gr/kiotari.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-kiotari] To…

Resort, Pebble beach

The resort of Gennadi is a continuation of Kiotari, it is actually one big long beach. Gennadi is one of the quietest resorts in all of Rhodes, except perhaps on weekends when there are frequent parties in the beach bars, where not only tourists but locals head. Beaches and swimming The local beaches are long, almost endless, and also very wide. This, combined with the fact that Gennadi is the smallest and southernmost resort on Rhodes,…

Pebble beach

If you're looking for a really secluded beach that doesn't get too crowded even in high season, head to the southwest of the island. The several kilometres long Limni beach, which flows freely into Apolakkia beach, will greet you with coarse sand in places, pebbles in others and, above all, emptiness. There are no bars, no hotels and no restaurants, just a 6 km long beach, the sea and the sun. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www…

Castle

In the beautiful hilly landscape of the southwestern tip of the island, besides small beaches among the cliffs, visit the former Venetian fortress - Monolithos Castle. [btn "Book a car rental in Rhodes" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-monolithos] Built in 1476 on a rock promontory nearly 300 metres above the sea, the fortress still looks monumental, even though only the outer walls and a small new…

Pebble beach, Cliff

In our opinion, one of the most beautiful and peaceful beaches in Rhodes is undoubtedly Fourni. It can be found in a secluded area on the western side of the island about 2 km below the ruins of Monolithos Castle. [btn "Book a car rental in Rhodes" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-fourni] Fourni Beach lies under the magnificent sandstone cliffs that separate it from Fourni Bay with its huge caves. …

Village, Castle

The picturesque white town of Archangelos is one of the stops on the way fromRhodes Town or Faliraki to Lindos. It boasts the ruins of a medieval castle. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-archangelos] Besides the fortress, the town surprises with a large number of authentic white houses with original ovens and roofs, a folklore museum and a church with many murals. …

Castle, Lookout, Ruins

The ruins of Asklipio Castle remain hidden to many tourists, as it is located in the village of the same name in the hinterland off the main tourist routes. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-asklipio] As with most Rhodes landmarks, the history of Asklipio Castle is linked to the Knights of Malta, who ruled Rhodes from the early 14th century. The castle began to…

Mountain, Lookout, Hiking trail

Rhodes is not a place for lovers of hills and beautiful views either. The highest mountain on Rhodes, the 1,215-metre-high Atavyros (sometimes spelled Attavyros or even Ataviros), is ideal for this purpose. You can walk to the top, but you can also drive to the top. [btn "Book a car rental in Rhodes" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-atavyros] At the top of Mount Atavyros, you'll find nothing but a…

Valley, Hiking trail

Jacob's Canyon and the 5.5 km long hiking circuit through the beautiful and completely deserted nature of western Rhodes was a place that captivated me and I definitely recommend a stop here. [btn "Find Rhodes car rental prices" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-jacobs] Through deep canyons and endless forests The marked hiking trail is a circular route and is 5.5 km long in total. However, about a…

Archaeological site

Ancient monuments can be found not only in the main Rhodes centres, the towns of Rhodes and Lindos, but also in the less visited western part of the island. About 30 km south of Rhodes Airport is the site of the ancient city of Kamiros, dating from around 1,000 to 500 BC in ancient Greece. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-kamiros] The ancient city of Kamiros was…

Monastery, Lookout

A well-preserved Byzantine monastery in the north-western part of the island, it is perched on a secluded hill above Ialysos town and about a 15-minute drive from Rhodes Airport or Rhodes Town. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-filerimos] Byzantine monastery on ancient foundations A small town stood on the hill of Filerimos in ancient times, but very few…

Castle, Village

Kritinia is one of the best preserved and most beautiful fortresses in Rhodes. Unlike most other known castles on the east coast, Kritinia Castle, like nearby Monolithos, was built in the 15th century during the Venetian Republic. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-kritinia] [imageFill 198031,198028,198027] Visit Kritinia Castle - entrance fee The ruins are very…

Water Park, For kids

Faliraki Water Park is the largest water park in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, covering over 10 hectares! It offers a large number of attractions for children and adults, water bars, refreshments, changing rooms and sun loungers. Faliraki Water Park is the only theme park of its kind on the island of Rhodes and attracts visitors for a leisurely day visit. [btn "The best last-minute holidays to Rhodes" http://cestujlevne.com…

Resort, Pebble beach, For kids

Charaki (sometimes spelled Haraki) is a very small but terribly pleasant resort below the majestic Feraklos Castle and about 15 minutes drive from the famous town of Lindos. The village has barely a couple of dozen permanent residents, but in summer it comes alive with a few tavernas, apartments opening up and lots of little shops selling beach gear and food. The peaceful atmosphere attracts families with small children or couples who want to…

Sandy beach

Agathi beach is one of the best rated beaches in Rhodes and I liked it a lot. It is located in a beautiful natural environment completely outside the city and is one of the few beaches in Rhodes that is pure sandy and without pebbles. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Rhodes" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-agathi] Beach facilities There is only one small snack stand on the beach and a beach chair and…

Castle, Lookout, Ruins

The ruins of the Johannite castle of Feraklos are a great place to stop during a road-trip around the island or for a hike from the nearby resort of Charaki (less than 1 km). Of all the castles and monuments on Rhodes, we liked Feraklos perhaps the best, mainly because of its location right above the sea. [btn "Book your Rhodes accommodation in advance" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/rhodes.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-feraklos] …

Monastery

From the town of Lardos it is possible to take a trip to the women's monastery of Panagia Ypseni (sometimes spelled Ipseni). A large monastery that is home to a small community of nuns who make their living selling local produce. [btn "Book a car rental in Rhodes" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-ypseni-lardos] Panagia Ypseni is a well-maintained complex that has recently undergone a complete…

Monastery, Lookout

The Greek Orthodox monastery of Panagia Tsambika or Moni Tsambika is a small white church on a 300-metre high hill above the resort of Kolymbia. [btn "Find out Rhodes car rental prices" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-monitsambika] Sometimes you will also come across the name "Kyra Psili" in maps. The current form of the church probably dates from the mid-18th century and is a popular tourist and…

Village, Church

The picturesque mountain village of Siana (sometimes spelled Sianna) is the perfect place to stop for a few minutes during a road-trip around Rhodes. It's right on the main road, so you don't have to go anywhere, and it's definitely worth at least a short visit. [btn "Book a car rental in Rhodes" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-rhodos-siana] Church of Saint Pantaleon The dominant feature of Siana is the…

Village, Fountain

The small mountain village of Eleousa is the ideal place to take a break from the busy seaside resorts. It is situated at the foot of Profitis Ilias Mountain, about 11 km west of the Seven Springs and 24 km from the Valley of the Butterflies. Thanks to the abundance of coniferous trees and plane trees, Eleousa is very pleasant even on sultry summer days. [btn "Book a car rental in Rhodes" http://booking.com/cars/region/gr/rhodes.cs.html?aid…