Holidays to Rhodes deal in all things vitamin sea, ancient history and island nightlife – and that’s just for starters.
A Greek classic
Rhodes is the most popular of all the Greek Islands – show off! The biggest of the Dodecanese Islands comes with over 200 kilometres’ worth of coastline, so its's easy to see why. As for where to start, Kolymbia – on the east coast – is spot on if you’re after a quiet break for your holiday here. The place keeps a pretty low profile, with a handful of hotels, tavernas and bars along its sand and shingle beach.
Sands of all sorts
For more upbeat beaches, the island’s clubbing capital, Faliraki, is for you. Its strip of bars is as long as its ribbon of sand. On the south side, you’ll reach Lindos. It’s more about wholesome vibes down here, with whitewashed houses, cobbled streets and Medieval walls. The west coast is also worth a stop-off to visit Trianda, a quiet beachside village with a Byzantine monastery.
Medieval treasures
If you flaked out on history in school, listen up now. The island has a right old past and Rhodes Town shouts about it with its Medieval citadel. Just a 10-minute drive from Trianda, it was built by the famous Knights of St John and is one of the best preserved in Europe.
Best time to go to Rhodes
The best time to visit Rhodes turns out to be 300 days of the year – that’s a whole lotta sunshine. The summers are show-off long, and July and August are the peak at around 28°C, even into the 30s. The northwest sends cooling breezes through to wipe away any sweat, though. There’s not really any rain to worry about either, but it’s probably wise to pack a mac in December.
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What's on in Rhodes
Plan your stay around these festivals and events. Or, if you’re already booked, see what’s on while you’re out there. Powered by OccasionGenius
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