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Rhodes – Medieval Grandeur, Lindos Light & Dodecanese Beaches
Overview
Rhodes is a generous all‑rounder: a living medieval city, sandy coves on the east coast, and wind‑buffed bays on the west. The UNESCO‑listed Old Town is not a stage set but a neighbourhood, its cobbles worn by centuries and its walls embracing cafés, mosques, inns and museums. Lindos, draped beneath its acropolis, distils Greek island romance without severing ties to the sea; its coves are as swimmable as its lanes are photogenic. The island is large—distances deserve respect and a car helps—but its variety makes a week pass pleasantly without repetition.
Highlights
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Rhodes Old Town walls, Street of the Knights and Palace of the Grand Master
Lindos village and acropolis
Anthony Quinn Bay and Ladiko
Tsambika Beach and hilltop monastery
Valley of the Butterflies (seasonal)
Seven Springs
Prasonisi for wind sports and the meeting of seas
Pros and Cons
Pros
Rich blend of culture and beaches
Long, sunny season
Multiple resort styles from boutique to budget
Good road network and signage
Easy day trips to quiet villages
Cons
Some resort strips feel mass‑market
Midday heat and tour‑bus peaks at major sights
You’ll cover distance—plan clusters by day
Pebble and sand mix on some beaches
Where to Stay
Rhodes Town — Culture, dining, evening promenades
Lindos/Pefkos — Romantic setting and boutique stays
Faliraki — Nightlife, waterpark, broad sands
Ixia/Ialyssos — Close to town, breezier for windsurfing
Kolymbia — Family resorts midway down the east
Lachania/Kiotari — Quieter south‑east coast hideaways
Food & Nightlife
Expect meze courtyards tucked behind stone arches in the Old Town, seafood down the east‑coast villages, and a lively bar scene in Rhodes Town and Faliraki. Local tastes include pitaroudia (chickpea fritters) and thyme honey desserts. Nights tend towards relaxed rather than raucous—unless you choose otherwise.
Getting There
International flights reach RHO for much of the year. Buses stitch together the main east‑coast resorts, but a rental car lets you combine Lindos’s lanes with south‑coast beaches and upland forests. Allow an hour from the airport to Lindos in normal traffic. Island‑hopping to Symi and other Dodecanese is straightforward from Mandraki Harbour.
Best Time to Go
International flights reach RHO for much of the year. Buses stitch together the main east‑coast resorts, but a rental car lets you combine Lindos’s lanes with south‑coast beaches and upland forests. Allow an hour from the airport to Lindos in normal traffic. Island‑hopping to Symi and other Dodecanese is straightforward from Mandraki Harbour.
Hidden Gems
Monolithos Castle at sunset
Agios Pavlos cove’s natural swimming pool
a coffee stop in Embonas wine village
forest drives around Profitis Ilias
Haraki’s low‑key waterfront.
Best For
History; Families; Beaches; Long stays; Sunseekers
Our Ratings
Beaches
4
/5
Culture
5
/5
Food
4
/5
Nightlife
3
/5
Scenery
4
/5
Value
3
/5