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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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. …

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…

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…

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…