Rhodes
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Rhodes
Rhodes, the pearl of the Mediterranean region, is a cosmopolitan island that combines unique natural beauty and archaeological wealth with stunning beaches and intensive nightlife. This is a place for everyone: simultaneously youthful and family friendly, romantic and modern.Find your trip
This palace and fortress, destroyed in 1856 and rebuilt in 1939, dominates the Old Town. The floors are covered with ancient mosaics, while there is also an interesting collection of 16th and 17th-century Western furniture.
More than 600,000 Greeks and foreigners visit this place to admire the unique "natural show", which takes place 26km away from the city centre. The butterflies gather in thousands from July to September, in search of coolness and humidity, and you will see hundreds of them clustered together on the branches in the mornings.
Lindos is a small town with ample character. Do not forget to visit Acropolis, one of the most important and impressive archaeological sites of the island.
Faliraki is a place for adventurers. Boasting many clubs, beach bars, big hotels, a huge water park, bungee jump, tennis courts and great beaches, this hive of activity is only 12km from Rhodes' centre.
Take a walk at the Mandraki Harbour and enjoy the beautiful view. According to the legend, it was here where the famous Colossus of Rhodes – a bronze statue of the Greek sun-god Helios, made of bronze and reaching 34 meters high – was raised.
The Casino of Rhodes is a must see for people who love "lucky games!" If you are old enough (=23 years), you can try your luck in roulette and black jack.
Wander the Old Town of Rhodes and lose yourself to a romantic, ancient age.
St Paul's Bay is a charming bay on the south-eastern coast of Rhodes. Its two beaches invites you to sunbath on golden sand and to snorkel in crystal clear blue water, while – on the larger one – you will also find sun loungers, parasols, toilets and a cafe.
This palace and fortress, destroyed in 1856 and rebuilt in 1939, dominates the Old Town. The floors are covered with ancient mosaics, while there is also an interesting collection of 16th and 17th-century Western furniture.
More than 600,000 Greeks and foreigners visit this place to admire the unique "natural show", which takes place 26km away from the city centre. The butterflies gather in thousands from July to September, in search of coolness and humidity, and you will see hundreds of them clustered together on the branches in the mornings.
Tamam is a very impressive place with a fantastic atmosphere, right in the Old Town. The restaurant serves in soothing private dining rooms, with a touch of oriental decor and delicious Greek and international dishes.
Alexis 4 Seasons is one of the most well-known fish restaurants on the island, and located right in the Old Town of Rhodes. The restaurant offers a wide choice of seafood-dishes and shellfish, and you do have to try the grilled octopus, cooked in its ink!
Vasilis is a well-known place among locals, and it already opened back in 1985. With its long tradition, spreading right in the heart of Old Town, this restaurant offers fast but home-cooked food and a great atmosphere.
Do not be fooled by the somewhat simple look of the restaurant, as Kerasma is a very popular restaurant with outstanding Greek food, excellent service and nice atmosphere. Right next to the famous "bar street" in Rhodes, this is a great restaurant for starting into the night.
This rooftop restaurant at Melenos Lindos Hotel is a very nice and cosy location in the village of Lindos on Rhodes' Southeast coast – it has spectacular views over the bay, and it serves delicious Greek and international dishes, many with Italian touches.
This popular restaurant has been serving food for many years, and they only and always use fresh ingredients for their menu, including fish, steaks and traditional Greek food. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the owner himself is serving.
Capricci is a family-owned restaurant serving Italian cuisine for many years now. The menu offers fresh and tasty dishes like typical Italian thin pizzas with wonderful toppings but also a wide variety of pasta dishes and other specialties.
Restaurant Wonder is situated in the new town, and it can be quite difficult to find it but it is well worth the search. Opening in 2011, this restaurant received excellent reviews in the Alpha Guide, and you will understand why, as the delicious and well composed international menu with a mixture of Mediterranean, Baltic Sea and Asian food are just enchanting.
Tamam is a very impressive place with a fantastic atmosphere, right in the Old Town. The restaurant serves in soothing private dining rooms, with a touch of oriental decor and delicious Greek and international dishes.
Alexis 4 Seasons is one of the most well-known fish restaurants on the island, and located right in the Old Town of Rhodes. The restaurant offers a wide choice of seafood-dishes and shellfish, and you do have to try the grilled octopus, cooked in its ink!
At Greca Natural Products, you can find all the natural products that you have been looking (and longing) for like forever. Take home a bit of Greece in your bag with olive oil, olives, pate, honey of different flavours, as well as Chios mastic products and homemade jams.
Every Wednesday and Saturday you are welcome to visit the people´s street market. Here you will find sun kissed fruit and vegetables, as well as many other typical tasty Greek treats that will perfect your Greece experience.
At Greca Natural Products, you can find all the natural products that you have been looking (and longing) for like forever. Take home a bit of Greece in your bag with olive oil, olives, pate, honey of different flavours, as well as Chios mastic products and homemade jams.
Every Wednesday and Saturday you are welcome to visit the people´s street market. Here you will find sun kissed fruit and vegetables, as well as many other typical tasty Greek treats that will perfect your Greece experience.
The international airport of Rhodes "Diagoras" is 16 km from the city centre, near the village Paradhissi. You can take the local bus to get to the town but the last bus leaves from the airport at 23:30. You can also get a taxi, and the cost will depend on the time, the traffic and the number of luggage pieces you are carrying.
Greece can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
As Rhodes is one of the most southern islands in Greece, it has a milder climate and a long season of summer, lasting from the beginning of April until the end of November. However, all services and sights are open throughout the year, so there is still plenty to see and to do during winter from December until the end of March, and you do benefit from lower prices and less crowded places.
The island has a well-established bus network connecting all the villages with the city, so it is not necessary to rent a car. There are two local bus transporation companies, serving on the whole island quite efficiently: RODA and KTEL, and the latter one also informs about its routes online. However, a motorbike will be better and faster.
There are several taxi companies in Rhodes, serving across the island. One of them is Taxi Rhodes, which can be booked in advance but there are other ones serving well also: Taxi de Rhodes Faliraki, Rhodes +30 6946 587 204 Rhodes Island Transfer Service +30 2241 304 300
There are many departments in the town, so you don’t need to go far, and you can find the main Post Office ELTA in Mandraki. However, there are other shops close by as well but be aware that most of the shops close down on midday: Faliraki Postal Agency Pseidonos, Faliraki, Rhodes +30 2241 086 995 ELTA Konstantinidi 2, Rhodes +30 2241 035 774
There are several pharmacies across town (and island), and a central one is "Ypsilantis Zacharias" in the Old Town. However, there are other shops as well, and each of them has a notice in the window stating pharmacies that are open out of hours and their addresses. Chatzimanolis Emmanouil Lindou National Road, Faliraki +30 224 100 2710 Papakazarou K. Kanada Street 80, Rhodes +30 2241 074 260
The international airport of Rhodes "Diagoras" is 16 km from the city centre, near the village Paradhissi. You can take the local bus to get to the town but the last bus leaves from the airport at 23:30. You can also get a taxi, and the cost will depend on the time, the traffic and the number of luggage pieces you are carrying.
Greece can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
