Rhodes Attractions

Rhodes is a special treasure of Greek islands. It has been a very attractive place for tourism from the 19th century. The island is close to Turkey on the Aegean Sea. The island is easily accessible from the Diagoras International Airport. Many cruises stop here and it is possible to visit nearby islands and Turkey by ferry. The climate is dominantly Mediterranean with little or no rainfall during the summer. The best time to visit is from May to September, but be prepared for the heat. The road network on the island is new and paved so renting a car is a good option. Guided tours can take you to most places as well but public transport is not recommended. Hotels and apartments are the best choices of accommodation available.

Top sights of Rhodes

The city of Rhodes was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. Maybe the Colossus was standing at the entrance of the harbor in ancient times. Nowadays the supposed location is marked by two columns. The city is famous for the Grand Master’s Palace. Once, the island was a main base of the Knights of Rhodes. It was built in the 15th century partly from an earlier Byzantine fortress. The palace is a museum and it has many exhibitions about the life of the knights. In the Hellenistic era the acropolis was the center of the town. It is located a few kilometers away from the current city but worth a visit for the admirers of Antiquity. The Temple of Apollo and a theatre was reconstructed in the middle of the archaeological park. Spend some time walking the Knights Street to grasp the atmosphere of the city. Rhodes has some Ottoman heritage as well. The Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent is a truly remarkable building. The colorful city once had a Byzantine port and now ancient shipwrecks have been discovered and displayed for the public. In the historic upper town you will find a lot of Gothic buildings too.

Lindos is another great city with the Castle of the Knights of St John in the middle. It was built some time before 1317 and now visitors can enjoy the panorama from the towers. There’s a great photo opportunity from the top and the harbor looks great too. The Greek Orthodox church of St. John is another magnificent building. Also the belltower of Panagia church offers a great view of the city. The Acropolis of Lindos was home to a flourishing city in antiquity. The ruins of the ancient temples and statues can be seen here with the famous relief of the Rhodian trireme. Kameiros on the northern part of Rhodes is also a ruined ancient Greek city. You can spend some time visiting it, the landscape is magnificent. Aside from historic sites Rhodes has many fine beaches for you to enjoy. Taste the best wines of the Dodecanese and taste some Greek specialties in a tavern. Rhodes is an ideal holiday destination for everyone.