Rhodes

A large island, when in Rhodes explore the old town and palace, antiquities, and the island's exquisite beaches, all topped with a lively nightlife.

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A picture showing one road in the medieval town (old town) of Rhodes.
photo: Francesco Ugolini / CC BY-SA 2.0

Rhodes Attractions

Buildings aligned in the Street of Knights in the Old Medieval Town of Rhodes.
photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0

Old Medieval Town of Rhodes

One of the oldest medieval towns of Europe, this place has been continuously inhabited until today. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The entrance of the Mandraki Port of Rhodes island with two deer statues on columns.
photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0

Mandraki Marina (Old Port)

Where Rhodes' Colossus once stood, today two deer statues welcome boats into the port. It's also where day trips to small islands and Symi start.

The front side and the main entrance of the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes.
photo: I, Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0

Palace of the Grand Master

Rhodes Town

The Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John built this massive Gothic castle in the 14th century. The Ottomans sieged it in 1522.

A picture showing the Fort of St. Nicholas, at the port of Rhodes Town.
photo: Jebulon

Fort of St. Nicholas

Rhodes Town

Grand Master Zacosta built this Knight Fortress at the port between 1464-1467. A lighthouse was later added in the 17th century.

Remains of the temple of Apollo at the Acropolis of Rhodes on a grassy hill.
photo: Jebulon

Acropolis of Rhodes

Unfortified and located in one of the highest spots, it was an area with sanctuaries, temples, and underground worshiping places.

A centuries-old plane tree at Rodini park in the city of Rhodos.
photo: Shadowgate / CC BY 2.0
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Rodini Park

Rhodes Town

This park was founded together with the city itself in 408 BC. Could this be the most ancient park in the world? Probably it is.

Its well-preserved medieval town was declared as a UNESCO monument in 1988.

A combination of cosmopolitan, traditional, nature, & cultural experiences.

Great tourist infrastructure with many facilities and genuine service.

Rhodes Things to Do

A close up photo of a butterfly in the Butterflies Valley Park of Rhodos.
photo: wiseguy71 / CC BY-SA 2.0
distant ≈ 26.9km

Butterflies Valley Park

Natural habitat of a very rare species of butterfly (Panaxia Quadripunctaria) which appears in the park from mid-June to the end of September.

A picture taken by the sea showing the front side of the building of the Casino «Rodos».
photo: INDALOMANIA / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Casino «Rodos»

Housed in one of the most iconic architectural landmarks of the city, the building of the Grand Hotel of Roses was erected in 1924.

The front side and the main entrance of the Aquarium of Rhodes.
photo: Scouse Smurf / CC BY-ND 2.0
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Aquarium of Rhodes

Founded in 1935, it is a research unit and a public aquarium that offers a combination of entertainment, education, and awareness.

Rhodes Island Hopping

A big ship in the port and a part of the settlement of Symi, Greece.
photo: Scintella at English Wikipedia

Symi

When entering its port, you will witnesses a large colorful settlement of distinctive neoclassical architecture that will get your camera hot.

The fortification of the Acropolis of Lindos, the contemporary settlement, and the beach of the area.
photo: Shadowgate / CC BY 2.0

Lindos Rhodes

Built around an Acropolis that hosts a temple to Athena dated in the 6th BC, this village also has impressive mansions constructed by ship captains.

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