...places worth visiting in Rhodes !!!
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Castle that was restored in 1940 by the Italians and houses museums of ancient and medieval Rhodes.Take a walk through the palace rooms where you’ll be transported in a different era of royalty. The Palace of the Grand Master perched on top of Street of the Knights is a gigantic stronghold with a triple circuit of walls defending it sitting in Old Town’s highest point. This was erected on the location of the older Byzantine fortress (7th century AD). It was constructed by Knights Hospitaller or Knights of St. John (at the beginning of the 14th century), the Catholic military order that was the ruler of island from years 1309 to 1522.
The Street of the Knights: there, each of the languages had its own inn (also called “auberge” or “palatial residence”). You will discover the Inn of the Tongue of France, or the Inn of the Tongue of England for example.
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is located in the medieval Hospital of the Knights. There, you will find many ancient objects found in Rhodes and the other Dodecanese Islands.
The Roloi Clock Tower, to admire a beautiful view over the Old City from the top.
The Byzantine Art Museum and its many frescoes and icons from the Byzantine period.
The Churches of Agia Triada and Agia Aikaterini.
The Suleman Mosque, built during the Turkish occupation of Rhodes.
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大教长宫
IppotonCastle that was restored in 1940 by the Italians and houses museums of ancient and medieval Rhodes.Take a walk through the palace rooms where you’ll be transported in a different era of royalty. The Palace of the Grand Master perched on top of Street of the Knights is a gigantic stronghold with a triple circuit of walls defending it sitting in Old Town’s highest point. This was erected on the location of the older Byzantine fortress (7th century AD). It was constructed by Knights Hospitaller or Knights of St. John (at the beginning of the 14th century), the Catholic military order that was the ruler of island from years 1309 to 1522.
The Street of the Knights: there, each of the languages had its own inn (also called “auberge” or “palatial residence”). You will discover the Inn of the Tongue of France, or the Inn of the Tongue of England for example.
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is located in the medieval Hospital of the Knights. There, you will find many ancient objects found in Rhodes and the other Dodecanese Islands.
The Roloi Clock Tower, to admire a beautiful view over the Old City from the top.
The Byzantine Art Museum and its many frescoes and icons from the Byzantine period.
The Churches of Agia Triada and Agia Aikaterini.
The Suleman Mosque, built during the Turkish occupation of Rhodes.
In Rhodes’ modern city, you will also discover the vestiges of Rhodes’ Acropolis, located 2 km away from the medieval city, on the slopes of Monte Smith.
There, you can see the remains of the Stadium, the Theatre and the Pythian Temple of Apollo. This archaeological site is quite small, but the entrance is free.
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Ancient Stadium
In Rhodes’ modern city, you will also discover the vestiges of Rhodes’ Acropolis, located 2 km away from the medieval city, on the slopes of Monte Smith.
There, you can see the remains of the Stadium, the Theatre and the Pythian Temple of Apollo. This archaeological site is quite small, but the entrance is free.
Monte Smith Hill
23 Voriou Ipirouthe best place to enjoy the sunset !!!
Famous ruins of an old settlement with various constructions, such as a stadium and a theater.In Rhodes’ modern city, you will also discover the vestiges of Rhodes’ Acropolis, located 2 km away from the medieval city, on the slopes of Monte Smith.
There, you can see the remains of the Stadium, the Theatre and the Pythian Temple of Apollo. This archaeological site is quite small, but the entrance is free.
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Acropolis of Rhodes
68 DiagoridonFamous ruins of an old settlement with various constructions, such as a stadium and a theater.In Rhodes’ modern city, you will also discover the vestiges of Rhodes’ Acropolis, located 2 km away from the medieval city, on the slopes of Monte Smith.
There, you can see the remains of the Stadium, the Theatre and the Pythian Temple of Apollo. This archaeological site is quite small, but the entrance is free.
It is an ideal place to enjoy stunning panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and take an amazing stroll in the nature. The visitor walking the so-called Martyr’s Road, a road that was built by Latin Priests and representing in stone columns the twelve stops made by the Lord ascending to Golgotha, will meet the imposing Cross of 18meters, a landmark of the area.
Filerimos Monastery
14 ΦερενίκηςIt is an ideal place to enjoy stunning panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and take an amazing stroll in the nature. The visitor walking the so-called Martyr’s Road, a road that was built by Latin Priests and representing in stone columns the twelve stops made by the Lord ascending to Golgotha, will meet the imposing Cross of 18meters, a landmark of the area.
The Valley of the Butterflies is among the best things to do in Rhodes.
It’s located in the North of the island, 26 km from Rhodes city, between the villages of Paradisi and Theologos.
Between June and September, you can observe hundreds of butterflies literally covering all the trees, as the valley’s climate and environment is perfect for their reproduction. The valley is one of Europe’s best sanctuaries for the Callimorpha Quadripunctaria butterflies.
The valley hosts a rare specie of plane tree, and the butterflies are really fond of its sap! That’s why you will find so many of them there.
This natural site is quite large: you can walk along the marked trails in the woods and near the river to observe the butterflies.
And if you want to learn more about Rhodes’ wildlife, you can visit the Natural History Museum located in the valley.
You can park your car, get information and buy your tickets at one of the 3 entrances to the Valley. As the site is quite steep, you can also ride the “Butterfly Train” to get to the top and walk a bit less.
The entrance ticket costs 5€ between June and September and 2€ the rest of the year, when there are no butterflies. It’s still a great place to take a stroll and enjoy a beautiful natural environment.
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蝴蝶谷
The Valley of the Butterflies is among the best things to do in Rhodes.
It’s located in the North of the island, 26 km from Rhodes city, between the villages of Paradisi and Theologos.
Between June and September, you can observe hundreds of butterflies literally covering all the trees, as the valley’s climate and environment is perfect for their reproduction. The valley is one of Europe’s best sanctuaries for the Callimorpha Quadripunctaria butterflies.
The valley hosts a rare specie of plane tree, and the butterflies are really fond of its sap! That’s why you will find so many of them there.
This natural site is quite large: you can walk along the marked trails in the woods and near the river to observe the butterflies.
And if you want to learn more about Rhodes’ wildlife, you can visit the Natural History Museum located in the valley.
You can park your car, get information and buy your tickets at one of the 3 entrances to the Valley. As the site is quite steep, you can also ride the “Butterfly Train” to get to the top and walk a bit less.
The entrance ticket costs 5€ between June and September and 2€ the rest of the year, when there are no butterflies. It’s still a great place to take a stroll and enjoy a beautiful natural environment.
Elafos Hotel
71 Epar.Od. Kalavardas-Emponafor coffee
Kritinia Castle is located close to the village of the same name. Climb a few steps to access the entrance and go inside the fortified walls. From there, you will enjoy a great view over the sea.
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克里蒂尼亚城堡
15 Epar.Od. Ialisou-KataviasKritinia Castle is located close to the village of the same name. Climb a few steps to access the entrance and go inside the fortified walls. From there, you will enjoy a great view over the sea.
Monolithos Castle is located 5 kilometers after the village of Siana. It was erected at the top of a 236-meter high hill by the Grand Masters in 1476. It’s a great viewpoint, with a panorama of the bay, Chalki island and the mountains. There is also a small church and a pretty stone arch. It’s the perfect place to take a beautiful picture!
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莫诺利索斯城堡
89 Epar.Od. Monolinthou-Frourio MonolinthouMonolithos Castle is located 5 kilometers after the village of Siana. It was erected at the top of a 236-meter high hill by the Grand Masters in 1476. It’s a great viewpoint, with a panorama of the bay, Chalki island and the mountains. There is also a small church and a pretty stone arch. It’s the perfect place to take a beautiful picture!
You’re spending a few days in Rhodes, and you want to relax a bit? Then, you should definitely go to Kallithea Springs!
The Springs are located East of the island, 9 km away from Rhodes City.
Opened in 1929, the springs were renowned for Kallithea spring water’s curative and therapeutic properties. People were coming from all over the world to find a cure for arthritis, diabetes or asthma. Then, the springs were left in a state of decay for many years to finally re-open in 2007.
Once you’re there, you can visit the buildings, discover the beautiful mosaic floors and admire a magnificent sea view.
There is also a small beach with deckchairs, umbrellas and a restaurant. It’s one of Rhodes’ most famous private beaches.
Kallithea hosts many art exhibitions and concerts and was used several times as a filming location.
The entrance costs 3€. And if you want to rent a deckchair on the beach, it costs 5€ with a soft drink included.
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Thermes Kallithea
80 Leoforos KallitheasYou’re spending a few days in Rhodes, and you want to relax a bit? Then, you should definitely go to Kallithea Springs!
The Springs are located East of the island, 9 km away from Rhodes City.
Opened in 1929, the springs were renowned for Kallithea spring water’s curative and therapeutic properties. People were coming from all over the world to find a cure for arthritis, diabetes or asthma. Then, the springs were left in a state of decay for many years to finally re-open in 2007.
Once you’re there, you can visit the buildings, discover the beautiful mosaic floors and admire a magnificent sea view.
There is also a small beach with deckchairs, umbrellas and a restaurant. It’s one of Rhodes’ most famous private beaches.
Kallithea hosts many art exhibitions and concerts and was used several times as a filming location.
The entrance costs 3€. And if you want to rent a deckchair on the beach, it costs 5€ with a soft drink included.
Lindos, the breathtaking awe of the medieval town in scenic view and interest, combines a landscape of unparalleled beauty with medieval monuments and all these in a traditional village that has been declared as preservable. Its enchanting beaches are in harmony with the imposing mansions, the pebbly courtyards, the narrow alleys and the stone figure of the Acropolis, which looms over the settlement!
If you’re staying in Rhodes City and don’t have a car, you can do a full-day trip to Lindos. You will have the choice between:
Day trip to Lindos (click here) – You will take the bus from Rhodes to Lindos and enjoy 4 hours of free time to visit the village, the Acropolis or relax at the beach! It costs 25€ per person.
Full-day boat trip to Lindos – Go to the Port of Mandraki, then take the boat to reach Lindos. There, you will have some free time to visit the city and its Acropolis. This cruise also includes 2 stops for swimming, at Tsambika beach and Anthony Quinn Bay. It costs only 20€ per person, and it’s clearly one of the best things to do in Rhodes!
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Lindos
Lindos, the breathtaking awe of the medieval town in scenic view and interest, combines a landscape of unparalleled beauty with medieval monuments and all these in a traditional village that has been declared as preservable. Its enchanting beaches are in harmony with the imposing mansions, the pebbly courtyards, the narrow alleys and the stone figure of the Acropolis, which looms over the settlement!
If you’re staying in Rhodes City and don’t have a car, you can do a full-day trip to Lindos. You will have the choice between:
Day trip to Lindos (click here) – You will take the bus from Rhodes to Lindos and enjoy 4 hours of free time to visit the village, the Acropolis or relax at the beach! It costs 25€ per person.
Full-day boat trip to Lindos – Go to the Port of Mandraki, then take the boat to reach Lindos. There, you will have some free time to visit the city and its Acropolis. This cruise also includes 2 stops for swimming, at Tsambika beach and Anthony Quinn Bay. It costs only 20€ per person, and it’s clearly one of the best things to do in Rhodes!
.....for surfing lovers and not only !!!
A strange creation of nature, during winter it is an island and in the summer a peninsula! With the two bays formed on either side of the sand lane, the visitor is always guaranteed a stormy and serene sea.It has become the favorite destination of every windsurfer.
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Prasonisi
.....for surfing lovers and not only !!!
A strange creation of nature, during winter it is an island and in the summer a peninsula! With the two bays formed on either side of the sand lane, the visitor is always guaranteed a stormy and serene sea.It has become the favorite destination of every windsurfer.
Going up the hill towards the chapel you can admire the most enchanting sunset on the island, as well as the breathtaking view of the place where the monastery of PanagiaTsabika is built, that hosts its famous and miraculous religious icon. Just under the hill there is the homonymous beach, which combines sand with shallow crystal clear water creating a magnificent setting.
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Tsambika Beach
Going up the hill towards the chapel you can admire the most enchanting sunset on the island, as well as the breathtaking view of the place where the monastery of PanagiaTsabika is built, that hosts its famous and miraculous religious icon. Just under the hill there is the homonymous beach, which combines sand with shallow crystal clear water creating a magnificent setting.
It’s time to continue this Rhodes tourist guide with a really great place if you want to relax by the water: the Seven Springs.
The Seven Springs (or Epta Piges in Greek) are located 4 km from the village of Kolymbia, not far from Tsambika Monastery.
There, 7 springs are gushing from the mountain in the same place to create a river. On the site, you will find a marked trail as well as a restaurant by the water. The place is very frequented by locals, and people are coming here to enjoy the beautiful natural environment and taste Greek specialities. There is also a playground for children.
Epta Piges’ most famous attraction is its tunnel. The river goes underground for a moment, to come out on the other side of the hill. You can follow the watercourse and walk in a very narrow and dark underground tunnel.
You will walk for around 180m underground to reach a small lake. Don’t do it if you’re claustrophobic or afraid of the dark, as you can’t turn back once you’re inside. It feels a bit like being in a zombie movie!
If you don’t want to go underground, you can reach the other side of the tunnel using the short trail through the forest.
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Taverna Epta Piges-Seven Springs
It’s time to continue this Rhodes tourist guide with a really great place if you want to relax by the water: the Seven Springs.
The Seven Springs (or Epta Piges in Greek) are located 4 km from the village of Kolymbia, not far from Tsambika Monastery.
There, 7 springs are gushing from the mountain in the same place to create a river. On the site, you will find a marked trail as well as a restaurant by the water. The place is very frequented by locals, and people are coming here to enjoy the beautiful natural environment and taste Greek specialities. There is also a playground for children.
Epta Piges’ most famous attraction is its tunnel. The river goes underground for a moment, to come out on the other side of the hill. You can follow the watercourse and walk in a very narrow and dark underground tunnel.
You will walk for around 180m underground to reach a small lake. Don’t do it if you’re claustrophobic or afraid of the dark, as you can’t turn back once you’re inside. It feels a bit like being in a zombie movie!
If you don’t want to go underground, you can reach the other side of the tunnel using the short trail through the forest.
Full-day trip to Symi Island
Boat trips are among the best things to do in Rhodes. The most famous is a 1-day cruise to discover Symi Island.
It takes 1h45 to reach Symi from the Port of Mandraki, Rhodes’ modern city.
During this one-day trip, your will first stop by Panormitis Monastery (1h visit). Then, you will discover the famous Saint George’s Bay and its turquoise waters.
In the afternoon, you will have around 3h30 to visit Symi. There, you can admire beautiful and colorful neo-classical houses.
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Symi
Full-day trip to Symi Island
Boat trips are among the best things to do in Rhodes. The most famous is a 1-day cruise to discover Symi Island.
It takes 1h45 to reach Symi from the Port of Mandraki, Rhodes’ modern city.
During this one-day trip, your will first stop by Panormitis Monastery (1h visit). Then, you will discover the famous Saint George’s Bay and its turquoise waters.
In the afternoon, you will have around 3h30 to visit Symi. There, you can admire beautiful and colorful neo-classical houses.