Villa Lardos

Rhodes is one of the largest Greek islands, but not so huge that you can’t cover it all in one trip. Full of scenic beaches and sites of natural beauty, it’s a joy to discover. You’ll find the eastern coast lined with a number of fine beaches and, at the northernmost point, the town and capital that shares the island’s name.

The city of Rhodes is known for its architecturally impressive Old Town, one of the largest and best-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe. The big attraction is the Palace of the Grand Masters, a former fortress and citadel that forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walking the old city walls is also well worth your time.

The jumbled streets of Rhodes host many some worthwhile attractions. You can uncover the history of Rhodes at the Archaeological Museum, or try The Museum of Modern Greek Art. Landmarks such as Evangelismós Cathedral can also be found in town.

Down the coast from Rhodes is the resort of Faliraki. If the name rings alarm bells, don’t worry, it’s calmed down quite a bit in recent years. One of Faliraki’s highlights is the family-friendly beach, and a good water-park adds to the fun too. Other ideas for family days out include the Toy Museum near the village of Archipoli, which showcases Greek toys from down the decades – it’s free to visit and in a lovely location. The Bee Museum of Rhodes is the only one of its kind in Greece, and a fine place to discover all things bee (and buy some yummy honey too).

Other key sights include the Lindos Acropolis, the ancient ruins of which are situated on the clifftop at Lindos and therefore offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean. The Valley of the Butterflies is also noteworthy, situated west of Faliraki. South of the town is one of the island’s best-loved beaches, the idyllic Anthony Quinn Bay, a fine place to go snorkelling. About 15 minutes’ drive from there, the flowing Epta Piges (Seven Springs) offer another magnificent sight you can squeeze into one day. You can swim in the lake and enjoy the natural beauty of this iconic Rhodes attraction.

If you’re after nightlife, you’re in the right place – Rhodes town and Lindos both offer a range of clubs and bars, and the latter has some luxurious rooftop restaurants overlooking the Lindos Acropolis too. Even the quieter parts of the island usually have some nice beach bars to check out, with Pefkos a good choice for an evening with the family. If you’ve no such concerns, Rhodes’ Orfanidou Street is considered party central.

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. It’s got a lot of history as it’s been invaded a lot by the Persians, Carians, Ottomans, Italians, and Germans.

Average temperatures go from 20’c in April up to 30’c in July/ August and down to 20’c in November. With an average of 85 rainy days a year they get sunshine for around 280 days.

The island is 90km long with Rhodes town at the northern tip. The airport (Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras") is also in the North (15km from Rhodes Town). Charter flights and Easyjet operate direct from the UK all season and out of season (Nov-March) you’d need to fly via Athens.

The Acropolis – The Acropolis that sits high above the town of Lindos is absolutely amazing and is a must see if you’re looking for some of the best views in all of Rhodes. One thing I should mention is that the climb up to the acropolis requires you to be somewhat active and able to climb stairs, lots of them. The trail begins through town and slowly but surely starts to get steeper as you climb the hill towards the acropolis. Once there, you’re rewarded with historical buildings dating back to 300 BC. Our Villa Corteau sit just underneath the ruins.

Rhodes has over 40 beaches, here are a few: 

• Anthony Quinn’s Bay – Anthony Quinn’s bay is one of the most beautiful bays. The bay is located 17km (10 mi) south of Old Town Rhodes and offers some incredible photo opportunities to say the least.
• The beach at Anthony Quinn’s bay is one of the best beaches in Rhodes. Get there early if you want to snag a sunbed and umbrella and enjoy wading around the bright blue and green water. Amazing!
• For the best views of Anthony Quinn’s Bay from above, head on up to the windy road that leads up the hill just north of the bay and you’ll find a spot where you can sit and enjoy the virtually 180 degree views of Rhodes and its coastline.
• Tsambika Beach (or Tsampika) –  Tsampika beach is located 30km (18 mi) south of Old Town Rhodes and is a great place to spend the day in the sun.  Note: Beware there is a small section where nudists congregate on Tsampika beach 
• Lakido Beach – Just opposite Anthony Quinn’s Bay is Lakido beach. It’s literally 3 minutes walking distance from Anthony Quinn’s bay so visiting both beaches in a day is totally doable. As a matter of fact, I would highly recommend visiting both if you get the chance
• Faliraki Beach – One of the most popular tourist spots on the island of Rhodes. It was known for 18-30’s holiday in the 90-2000’s but I don’t think there is that market so much now. It is quite commercialised now there are water sports and a few diving schools.

How to reach Rhodes island 

There are two ways to reach Rhodes Island: either by flight or by ferry.

By plane: If you don’t want to lose time you can fly to Rhodes (RHO) from Athens. The flight lasts 1 hour. Many direct flights also operate from many European countries, so it will not be difficult to arrive there.

By ferry: If you choose to travel from Piraeus to Rhodes with a ferry, it will surely take you much longer but travelling with a ferry in the summer nights can be pretty enticing! The port of Rhodes is located in the southern part of the island and offers bus services to the town centre. You can easily book your ferry tickets using the link below or the booking engine.

Book your ferry tickets to Rhodes here >>