Villa Nepeta

You will never stop discovering something new in Rhodes. From north to south, it’s a place of contrasts, from secluded bays to big resorts, and quaint villages to impressive old towns.

Don’t miss Rhodes Town itself – the capital is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, but also has a modern side with all the attractions of a big city. If you fancy uncovering its story, try the Archaeological Museum, located at The Palace of the Grand Masters. This huge palace is the main attraction of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and you can take a tour of parts of it. Nearby, the Street of the Knights is another big heritage draw, famously lined with seven inns which represent the origins of the knights in question.

The city is great for shopping and dining, while other attractions include the Museum of Modern Greek Art, the Marine Aquarium located by Elli Beach, and the pretty Rodini Park – the oldest landscaped park in the world. It’s also the centre of the island’s nightlife scene, with a huge casino, cinemas and countless bars and clubs. If the Orfanidou Street strip doesn’t appeal, the more sophisticated soirées of southern gem Lindos will.

Also famed for its nightlife, Faliraki lies just down the eastern coast from Rhodes town. That’s not its only attraction, however – the resort is reliable for family days out. The large beach is very popular, and there’s a water-park and go-karting track. Idyllic Anthony Quinn Bay is a lovely chillout spot if it gets too full-on – its crystal waters are perfect for snorkelling.

Many more beaches lie down the eastern coast, such as Kolymbia, Agathi and highly rated Tsampika. Spectacular Prasonisi, as far south as you can go, is the beach of choice for kite-surfers and windsurfers. All sorts of sports are catered for around the island, with golf courses, tennis courts, scuba-diving centres and much more. Following Rhodes’ excellent walking and cycling routes will get you active while taking in the sublime scenery.

Also requiring a certain amount of effort, the clifftop Lindos Acropolis will take you about 20 minutes to reach from the village. It’s well worth the climb – you’ll remember the incredible sea views it enjoys from its vantage point. Look down to the village and admire Lindos’ many rooftop terraces, ideal places to reward yourself with a well-deserved dinner.

For more unforgettable sights, the Valley of the Butterflies and Epta Piges make a grand double bill. The valley is magical in summer when hordes of colourful butterflies emerge, while the seven waterfalls of Epta Piges are a real marvel. About 35 minutes apart, both sites offer lovely areas of woodland, restaurants and amenities.

Read more about Rhodes

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 >>