Kalathos Holidays

The small village of Kalathos is as pretty as a picture, with perfectly formed white houses dotted across a stony outcrop. The nearest beach is a 15-minute walk away. With its central location and a busy little assortment of bars and tavernas, it makes an ideal base for exploring the surrounding coastline of Rhodes.

For exciting watersports, there's a Blue Flag award-winning beach at Lardos – just a 10-minute drive away. This sandy stretch deserves its place on the star chart for its yellow shoreline and sparklingly blue sea. Sports on offer include jet-skis, pedalos and paragliding for the more intrepid.

The must-see ancient village of Lindos is less than a 10-minute drive to the south. The village itself is car-free, with very narrow streets. Trek up to the ruins of the acropolis and Temple of Athena overlooking Lindos beach –‌ or rest your legs and employ a donkey to help you up the hills.

History buffs will relish a day trip to Rhodes, once home to a Seventh Wonder of the Ancient World. As Europe’s oldest inhabited Medieval town, it earns its UNESCO World Heritage title. The capital's cobbled streets wind around an endless assortment of well-preserved monuments, including the famous Street of the Knights.