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Underrated golden beach with a promenade lined with small shops and restaurants - less touristy than the surrounding beaches. Quiet atmosphere, friendly local fishing village vibe.
A quiet beach 52 km southeast of Rhodes with fine sand and azure water, little visited by tourists coming from popular resorts.
Quiet pebble beach in the small resort of Kremasti on the northwest coast, near the airport. Less visited, pleasant atmosphere of the local village.
A long, low-tourist pebble beach 25 km from Rhodes, a non-violent alternative to crowded Faliraki. Clear water, a few tavernas, quiet atmosphere without mass entertainment.
Medieval Johanite hospital from 1489 converted into a museum. A collection of artifacts from Ialysos, Kamiros, Lindos and adjacent islands, including the famous Aphrodite of Rhodes (2nd century BC).
The sacred hill of Filerimos with a Byzantine monastery, a Johannite chapel and the remains of a Doric temple. The avenue of cypresses leading to the Cross (90 m view) and the museum with the discovery of Mycenaean pottery.
The highest mountain of Rhodes with the ruins of the temple of Dia Atabyria at the top. The ascent from Embonas takes 2-3 hours on rocky terrain. Panoramic views of the whole island, Chalki and Dodecanese.
A wooded peak in the centre of the island with the Italian Elafos and Elafina hotels from the 1930s and a Byzantine monastery. Pine forest with a small lake and easy hiking trails, pleasant even in the summer heat.
A postcard village with white cubic houses, cobbled streets and views of the turquoise bay. Medieval captains' houses with characteristic inner courtyards covered with pebble mosaics.
A small rocky cove adjacent to Anthony Quinn Bay, a quieter alternative for those seeking a less busy environment. Clear water, wild character, no mass tourism.
A picturesque bay with pink-golden sand and turquoise water near the medieval castle of Feraklos. Beautiful panorama, a quieter alternative to the crowded northern beaches, 38 km from Rhodes.
Popular sandy beach near Lindos in a quiet bay protected from the wind. Water sports, sunbeds, tavernas. Good choice for families with children due to shallow waters.
Golden sand, clear water and a peaceful atmosphere make Kalathos a popular family beach 42 km southeast of Rhodes. Good conditions for snorkelling and water sports.
Beautiful quiet sandy beach near Lindos, popular with families. Lined with many restaurants and guest houses. Ideal as an alternative to the crowded beaches of Lindos.
The southernmost tip of Rhodes, where the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea meet. The sandy peninsula attracts windsurfers and kitesurfers from all over the world, the opposite sides have different conditions.
Almost 2 km long sandy and pebble beach Blue Flag on the northeast coast, 24 km from Rhodes. Popular with families, water sports, sunbeds, restaurants in the nearby eucalyptus grove.
An 8 km long beach combining sand and white pebbles on the windy west coast, 5 km from Rhodes. Strong meltemi winds make it the best place on the island for windsurfing.
A quiet natural cove 3 km south of Faliraki with pebbles and rocky terrain, a wild alternative to organised beaches. Snorkelling among blue rocks.
Quiet sandy beach in a bay near the resort of the same name on the southeast coast. The pine grove extends to the coast. Popular with families, good infrastructure.
An impressive Johannite castle from the 15th-16th centuries on a rock promontory 130 m above sea level. Towers, corridors and magnificent views of the Aegean Sea and the island of Chalki. Free admission.
Activities & local 17
The only golf course in Rhodes - 18 holes on the coast near the village of Afandou. Suitable for all levels, equipment rental, restaurant overlooking the Aegean Sea.
One of the largest water parks in Europe with water slides, wave runners and children's pools at Faliraki. Perfect family fun on a hot summer day.
Italian biological station from the 1930s with aquariums, museum and research centre at the northernmost tip of the island. Exposure to marine life of Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
The best place to watch the sunset in Rhodes - from the towers of the medieval castle of Monolithos 236 m above the Aegean Sea. An unforgettable atmosphere of magical twilight.
Popular day cruises from Mandraki Harbour around the island with stops at Anthony Quinn Bay, Tsambice and Lindos. Snorkeling, lunch on board, sunset.
The oldest wine cooperative on Rhodes, founded in 1928 by Italian settlers as Compagnia Agricola Industriale Rodi. Produces red and white wines from local varieties Athiri and Mandilaria, as well as Greece's first Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine. Shop and cellar tours available on site.
The wine capital of Rhodes on the slopes of Mount Attavyros. Traditional production of local wine and spirits souma from grapes. Authentic Greek village with local tavernas and views of the coast.
Family winery founded in 1923 in the mountain village of Embonas on the slopes of Mt Attaviros, Rhodes's highest peak. Produces Villare white from Athiri grapes and robust reds from Mandilaria. The tasting room offers daily guided tastings and views over the vineyards.
The historic Ottoman hammam in the Old Town (16th century) is still in operation today with traditional spa rituals. One of the few functioning Turkish baths in Greece.
A popular easy hike to the Tsambika rock monastery (350 steps, 240 m above sea level) with spectacular views of both coasts. Suitable in the morning before the morning heat.
A mountain village famous for its local honey and strong distilled somma (souma). A quiet, friendly community where tourists can taste and buy local products directly from the producers.
The Dodecanese Beekeeping Cooperative pools and markets prized Rhodian pine, thyme and heather honeys. Rhodian thyme honey is internationally award-winning — the cooperative's products took Gold at the 2018 Biomiel competition in Bologna. Retail shop in Rhodes Town stocks the full range.
A challenging climb to the highest mountain of Rhodes (1215 m) from Embonas. 2-3 hours of steep climbing on rocky terrain to the ruins of the temple of Zeus. Panoramic views of the whole island.
Award-winning family olive oil producer based in Theologos village, near the Valley of the Butterflies. Cold-pressed Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil milled since 1959; the Kallas family won a Silver Award at the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. Shop open for tastings and direct sales.
A small fishing village on the west coast with a pittoresque harbour and tavernas. Daily ferry to the neighbouring island of Chalki (70 min) - the quietest island of the Dodecanese, without cars and crowds.
World famous windsurfing and kitesurfing centre on the southernmost tip of the island. Both sides of the peninsula have different conditions - one for beginners, the other for advanced.
The rocky Anthony Quinn Bay with its crystal waters and abundant underwater life is the most popular snorkelling spot on the island. Rental equipment at nearby shops.
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A small rocky cove named after the actor from the movie - clear emerald water with rich underwater life.
Quiet beach at ancient Kamiros on the west coast with sun loungers and several restaurants. Less visited, combinable with a trip to the archaeological site of Kamiros.
The most comfortable beach for guests staying in Rhodes, 400 m of sandy coastline in front of the casino. Loungechair service, water sports, showers, restaurants - the ideal city beach with turquoise water.
One of the island's busiest beach resorts - 4 km of fine, light sand with sun loungers, bars, a water park and water sports. Ideal for fun lovers and a lively atmosphere.
A pristine and secluded beach on the rugged west coast of Monolith - no sunbeds, bars or tourists. Just cliffs, clear water and total solitude. Difficult to access, but worth it.
Organized beach on the southeast coast a few km before Prasonisi, with a long stretch of sandy and pebbly shore. Quiet resort, local restaurants, true Greek atmosphere.
A quiet beach with crystal waters below Feraklos Castle, ideal for snorkelling. Lined with small guesthouses, tavernas and fishing boats - no big hotels or mass tourism.
A popular Blue Flag family beach in a quiet south-eastern resort, 65 km from Rhodes. Long sandy coastline, water sports, convenient infrastructure.
Wild, unorganized beach in the southern part of the island on the way to Prasonisi. No sunbeds or bars - just nature, wind and turquoise waters. Ideal for lovers of solitude.
A lesser known pebble beach on the northwest coast ideal for windsurfing due to strong currents. Off-the-beaten-path destination off the main tourist circuits.
A small legendary bay near Lindos, where according to tradition St. Paul landed in 58 AD. Protected inlet with calm water, white chapel of St. Paul, view of the Acropolis.
A 3 km long sandy and pebbly beach on the northwest coast, 20 km from Rhodes.
The golden sandy beach of Blue Flag in a shallow bay with turquoise honey-coloured water - one of the most beautiful bays on the island. Sunbeds, sports, restaurants; below Tsambika Monastery.
Organized pebble beach in Trianda Bay 10 km from Rhodes Town on the northwest coast, near the ancient Ialysosa. Sunbeds, sports, restaurants.
Neighbouring bay next to Anthony Quinn Bay with shallower water and sandy bottom - ideal for beginners.
A large sandy beach below the village of Lindos overlooking the Acropolis - one of the most beautiful on the island. Sun loungers, water sports, restaurants. Access by stairs from the village or by boat.
Historic thermal baths with underwater rocks and caves - one of the best snorkelling spots on the island.
Underwater caves on the east coast with fascinating rock formations and cooler springs.
The most famous bay of Rhodes, named after the actor Anthony Quinn, who loved it while filming The Guns of Navrone (1961). Crystal waters, rocky idyll - a snorkeling paradise.
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One of the three Doric city-states of Rhodes (along with Lindos and Ialysoe), buried underground and uncovered in the 19th century. Preserved ruins of houses, colonnades, a cistern and the temple of Athena from the 6th-3rd centuries BC.
Byzantine castle from 1479 built by the Johanites on the site of an ancient lighthouse. The village at the foot of the castle contains one of the oldest churches on the island and a surprisingly good folklore museum.
A collection of Byzantine icons, murals and artefacts from all over the Dodecanese in the medieval Panagia tou Kastrou. Appreciated by lovers of Byzantine culture.
Italian governor's palace from the period of Italian rule (1912-1943) combining Gothic, Venetian style and Moorish elements. It is reminiscent of the Doge's Palace in Venice.
Medieval Johanite fortress 150 m above Haraki Bay on the east coast. A short walk rewards with views of both Haraki and Agathi bays. Free admission.
One of the oldest monasteries in Greece - over 1000 years old Byzantine centre in the middle of a pine forest near the village of Laerma. A quiet and authentic place away from the tourist routes.
Dramatically fortified acropolis from the 4th century BC towering 116 m above the sea, with the temple of Athena Lindia and panoramic views. One of the most visited ancient sites in Greece.
The highest point of the Old Town of Rhodes with a panoramic view of the whole centre. After dark, the tower is romantically illuminated. Access to the observation deck for a small entrance fee.
Romantic Johannite castle from 1480 built on a rock monolith 236 m above sea level on the southwest coast. The views of the Aegean Sea, especially at sunset, are unforgettable.
Ottoman mosque from 1522 rebuilt in 1808 in honour of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent after the conquest of Rhodes. The landmark of the old town with its characteristic red exterior and minarets.
The most monumental building of medieval Rhodes, built in the 14th century, a symbol of the Johanites. Of the original 158 rooms, 24 are open to the public with Gothic floors, antiques and Byzantine mosaics.
A miraculous monastery from the Byzantine era on a cliff 240 m above sea level overlooking the whole Tsambika area. 350 steps lead to the icon of the Virgin Mary - a pilgrimage site for women longing for a child.
A 1464 ball castle at the end of the breakwater of Mandraki harbour, originally built for protection against Ottoman invaders. Accessible from the outside by the breakwater, views of the harbour and town.
The historic port of Rhodes with three medieval windmills and the fortress of St. Nicholas. On the pier stand two statues of deer - Elafonas and Elafinas, the symbols of the island. The legendary site of the Colossus of Rhodes.
The best preserved medieval town in Europe, the seat of the Knights of St. Johann since 1309. A labyrinth of streets with Gothic, Byzantine and Ottoman influences - inscribed on the UNESCO list in 1988.
The best preserved medieval street in the world, lined with stone hospices of the various nations of the Knights of the Order from the 15th-16th centuries. Paved with stone blocks, no cars.
Getting there 2
Půjčení auta a letenky · Porovnej ceny od ověřených půjčoven · Vyhledej nejlevnější lety na Rhodes
Trajektový přístav · Spojení s Piraeus, other Dodecanese, Marmaris (Turkey)
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Traditional village with a long pebbly beach, medieval church and local tavernas. A convenient stop on the road between Rhodes and Lindos, less touristy.
A 600-acre nature park in the western part of the island where thousands of Jersey tiger moths reside from June to September. Europe's only natural forest of Oriental Liquidambar with waterfalls and bridges.
A quiet southern village with one of the oldest churches on the island (Byzantine) and a surprisingly interesting folklore museum. Nearby Asklipio Castle and Thari Monastery.
A sacred wooded hill overlooking the northwest coast - a mixed forest of pines and cypresses with wild peacocks. Alley leading to the Cross, views of the Aegean Sea.
Pittoreski is a traditional village 7 km south of Rhodes, with houses whose doors are painted in vivid colours and decorated with carved patterns. Authentic Greek atmosphere without mass tourism.
A picturesque mountain village on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Aegean Sea, Chalki and Turkey. The founders were refugees from Crete, hence the name New Crete. Cool cafes and local honey.
One of the most authentic mountain villages of Rhodes surrounded by pine forest. The gateway to the Thari Monastery and the southern hinterland. Quiet, local hospitality, no tourists.
A green inland village with farms, ponds and traditional tavernas in a natural setting. A popular excursion spot for family lunches in the gardens of rhodes restaurants.
Artificial lake - a dam in the southeastern part of the island serving as a nesting ground and refuge for migratory birds. A small church dives into the water when the surface is full. A hidden natural gem away from tourists.
Probably the first landscape park in the world (3rd century BC), south of the centre of Rhodes. Streams, paths between pine trees, oleander bushes and wild peacocks. Ptolemaic tomb with 21 Doric columns.
A picturesque valley 30 km from Rhodes with seven springs, dense pine and plane tree forests, a waterfall and a small lake. Passing through the dark tunnel of the aqueduct is an unforgettable experience.