Anthony Quinn Bay is a small, scenic rocky cove on the east coast of Rhodes, set just beside Ladiko beach near the resort of Faliraki, and prized for its strikingly clear turquoise water, rocky outcrops and pine-fringed slopes. It is a pebble-and-rock cove rather than a long sandy beach, which keeps the water exceptionally clean … Read more
Embonas, sometimes written Emponas, is a traditional mountain village in the west-central interior of Rhodes, set on the slopes of Mount Attavyros and widely regarded as the heart of the island’s wine production. Surrounded by vineyards and ringed by tavernas known for spit-roasted meat, it offers a slower, highland counterpoint to the coastal resorts. Reaching … Read more
Kallithea Springs, known as Terme Kalithea, is a restored thermal-spring spa complex turned heritage attraction on the east coast of Rhodes, set around a domed rotunda, colonnades, pebble mosaics and palm-shaded terraces above small rocky coves. Built in an elegant style that blends Mediterranean, art-deco and Moorish influences, it no longer works as a spa; … Read more
Faliraki is the largest and liveliest beach resort on the east coast of Rhodes, set roughly 15 km south of Rhodes town and built around one of the island’s best-known sandy beaches. The resort pairs a long, gently shelving shore with sunbeds, watersports and a large water park, then adds family hotels, apartments and tavernas … Read more
The Valley of the Butterflies, known in Greek as Petaloudes, is a shaded green river gorge in west-central Rhodes where thousands of Jersey tiger moths gather among oriental sweetgum trees during the warm months. A network of paths, wooden bridges, streams and small waterfalls climbs through the valley toward the Monastery of Kalopetra at the … Read more
Lindos is a clifftop village on the east coast of Rhodes, roughly fifty kilometres south of Rhodes town, crowned by an ancient acropolis and ringed by whitewashed houses and a sheltered bay. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. For the wider island context, see our Rhodes travel guide. The sections below cover what … Read more
Things to do in Rhodes range from exploring the medieval, UNESCO-listed Old Town to lounging on golden beaches, climbing the Acropolis of Lindos and sailing to nearby Symi. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. For the full picture of the island, see our Rhodes travel guide, which sets the wider context for this … Read more
Mykonos to Rhodes is a long journey between distant island groups, by a seasonal SeaJets ferry of 13 hours or more, or by flying, usually via Athens or on limited direct services, taking around 2 hours 40 minutes. This guide covers the ferry and flight options, the times, the costs and what to see in … Read more