Greek Islands: Rhodes

Rhodes is one of the most popular islands to visit, and for very good reason. Rhodes is locally known as Rodos.

Rhodes is the largest of the dodecanese islands and fourth largest of all greek islands.

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From the medieval streets of Rhodes town in the east to the windswept grandeur of Prasonisi in the west the island is filled with wonders. The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the world once stood here.

Between the two you will find The diving at Kalithea, the nightlife of Faliraki, the beauty of Efta Piges and Pettaloudes and above all the ancient city of Lindos, the second of Rhodes' world heritage treasures.

On the north of the island the ancient ruins of Kamiros are spectacular. We have come back 3 times now and loved each more than the last. I strongly recommend Rhodes as an island with something for everyone.

Hotels on Rhodes

There are plenty of hotels on Rhodes for you to choose for your Rhodes holiday. Thomas Cook offer hotels at the following Rhodes resorts:

Resorts on Rhodes

 

More information about Rhodes

Good article about buying property on Rhodes

Reviews of Rhodes

New walking guide with day tours for Rhodes

By the end of April 2011 a new walking guide will be in stores (online and in shops). Take a look at www.onedaywalks.com/EN/Rhodes for a preview.

Paul

I agree with Barry about Haraki

Barry and his unnamed wife are spot on. Haraki is a great choice. It is also easy to get to both Lindos and Rhodes town by bus from here. You can also (gulp) go to neighbouring Faliraki if that sort of thing is your idea of fun. In short Haraki is the perfect base camp.

Dan

Winter walking in Rhodes

For some reason the tourist season has been from May to October, the best time for walking in Rhodes is Spring, Autum and of course winter, winter in Rhodes is like spring in britain but with far more wild flowers as no spraying takes place in Rhodes allowing all fauna and flora to grow naturaly until the sun becomes to hot and burns it all away in late may, take a winter walking holiday in rhodes with Walking Rhodes and experience Rhodes Island in bloom.

Stephen

Walking in Rhodes

Check out www.walking-rhodes.com,

Stephen

Shopping in Rhodes Town

The glass candle holders in Rhodes Town are a great bargain. I think they are really beautiful, hand crafted works of art and can be bought for such a low price. Mine remond me of my happy memories of warm greek evenings drinking uzo in the tavernas.

Chris

Haraki

After years of the Balearics and Canary Islands my wife found Haraki. And what a charming little place it is. Everything and everybody is so laid back it's almost horizontal. Brilliant restaurants and bars. Wonderful food and drinks and very sincere & appreciative Greek people. Lounge in the sun all day and eat and drink all night. No disco's or crazy bars just nice sociable people and a brilliant atmosphere. Go for it.

Barry

Walking holidays in Rhodes

A new company is now providing guided walking holidays in Rhodes. www.walking-rhodes.com

William

Photography spots

On the south coast, Lindos has picture perfect white walls. The best shot of the entire bay is from the top of the hill, a long walk from the busstop, so ask the driver to let you off early.

Prasonissi on the extreme tip of the island is a long bus or car drive from Rhodes town, but worth it for spectacular sunset phtography.

Petaloudes valley of the butterflies is lovely any time of year.

Chris

Rhodes Island

Complete travel guide for Rhodes island wih detailed lists of hotels

Chris

Snorkelling

If you are looking for goggles and snorkel, then there is a good shop in Rhodes town, just inland from Mandarki Harbour. Just go to the old market place and head townard the bus station. It is a little shop but they have proper equipment at reasonable prices.

David

Kalithea

Kallithea (Kalithea) is a beach resort just ten minutes up the road from Rhodes Town with the usual sunbeds and parasols for hire.

There was a health spa here in the 1920's and they have been recently renovated as public gardens. The beach itself is rocky rather than sandy, so it doesn't attract hordes of horrible brits.

Kallithea is a greaat location for scuba diving. You walk into the water fully kitted up and then dive down along the inlet.

Chris

Rhodes Town

Loads of excellent accomodation within the old city. Just turn up at Mandraki harbour and allow the touts to comete for your attention. In high season however, I advise you to book in advance or else you will end up paying a fortune for a nasty sweaty dive somewhere.

Anthony

Hill Walking

Is Rhodes good for hill walking. It looks good on the maps, but has anyone any experience of walks on Rhodes?

Terri

Butterflies

Now that spring has come the valley of butterflies is really coming in to its own. Bring a camera and tripod for some amazing wildlife shots. The valley (marked 'Petaloudes' on most tourist maps) is high in the mountains near Psinthos, (take the road inland from Afandou, south of Faliraki).

John

Rhodes does get hot.

Well, it can get amazingly hot on Rhodes in summer, but here is a tip. If the temperature rises too far, go to the north side of the island. The prevailing winds keep the north cooler. Also avoid Lindos which is a sun trap and is on average 10 degrees hotter than Rhodes town.

Chris

How hot does it get?

Isn't it too hot to go to Rhodes in August?

Nic

Lamps

They sell lovely hanging lamps in Lindos. A gem amongst the usual tourist tat.

Harry Plummer

Faliraki

Faliraki rules!

M.G

Lindos

I think Lindos has the best beach. It is close to town and there is a great bar.

Simon Ellis

Can anyone reccomend a beach?

I always find the Greek islands have lovely hidden beaches but it an take all week to find a good one. Has anyone got a favourite beach they want to share with us?

F. Hindes

Mandraki harbour

Mandraki harbour is definitely the best spot on the island for cocktails.

Sam

Rhodes Town

Ypu simply must visit the old Rhodes Town. Just wander the streets. Head off the main throughfares and look at the amazing architecture.

Chris

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