Picturesque villages with whitewashed, bougainvillea-strewn houses, spectacular golden beaches, historic Medieval ruins, and ancient Greek temples – the island of Rhodes (Rodos) in the southern Aegean Sea is a one-of-a-kind summer escape. Rhodes is the fourth largest Greek island and the largest in the Dodecanese chain and is home to an array of amazing things to see and do from the archaic Acropolis of Rhodes and Medieval castles to the stunning white sandy beaches of Agathi and Ladiko.
Acropolis of Lindos
Acropolis of Lindos is an ancient citadel resting high on a cliff above the village of Lindos with breathtaking views over the Aegean Sea.
The Valley of the Butterflies - Butterfly Valley (Petaloudes)
Located nine miles from Rhodes Town, the Valley of the Butterflies, also known as The Valley of the Butterflies, is a 600-acre nature park with leafy trees, blooming flowers, walking trails, small streamlets, and grassy picnic areas.
Seven Springs (Epta Piges)
Seven Springs (Epta Piges) is a cool natural oasis 18 miles from the island’s capital that offers a tranquil, refreshing escape from the heat of the day and the bustling crowds in the towns and on the beaches.
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is dedicated to the rich archaeological history of the island and surrounding islands of the Dodecanese.
Museum of Modern Greek Art
The Museum of Modern Greek Art celebrates the unique cultural identity of Greece through the works of contemporary Greek artists.
Rodini Park
Rodini Park is an ancient nature reserve that is thought to be the first landscaped park in the world.
Ladiko
Ladiko is a beautiful, quiet bay with a pristine white sandy beach, calm, turquoise waters, and a quaint seaside tavern just nine miles from Rhodes Town.
Agathi
Hailed as one of the most beautiful beaches on Rhodes, Agathi is a stunning, white sandy beach with shallow waters that is free from the bustling beachside cafés and bars that line most of the other beaches on the island.
Prasonisi
Prasonisi is a tidal island off the southern coast of Rhodes that is joined to the mainland by a long sandbar that completely disappears at high tide, leaving the island stranded.
Marco Polo Cafe
Based within the luxurious Marco Polo Mansion in the heart of the old Turkish Quarter in Rhodes Town, Marco Polo Cafe is an intimate restaurant that serves dinner against a backdrop of beautiful Old Town views.
Kyma Beach Restaurant
Kyma Beach Restaurant is a spectacular seaside eatery with unparalleled views of the Aegean Sea.
Melenos Lindos Restaurant
Based within the Melenos Lindos Hotel at the foot of the ancient Lindos Acropolis, the Melenos Lindos Restaurant offers an unrivaled rooftop dining experience against a backdrop of spectacular views of the fortified acropolis.
Arhontiko
Based in a beautifully preserved historic house dating back to 1605 that was once the home of a ship’s captain, Arhontiko is a unique restaurant with a maritime theme that offers a one-of-a-kind Greek dining experience.