Thinking about a holiday to Rhodes? This island offers an epic past, beaches lifted straight off a postcard, and nightlife that leaves the rest of Greece in the shade.
A Greek classic
It’s not for nothing Rhodes is the most popular of all the Greek Islands. The biggest of the Dodecanese Islands, it comes with over 200 kilometres’ worth of coastline. As for where to start, Kolymbia – on the east coast – is spot on if you’re after a quiet break for your All Inclusive holiday to Rhodes. The place keeps a pretty low profile, with a handful of hotels, tavernas and bars along its sand-and-shingle beach.
A pick ‘n’ mix of sandy stretches
If you’re after something a bit more upbeat, venture further north to the island’s clubbing capital, Faliraki. The strip of bars and clubs here is almost as long as the beach. Head south along this stretch, meanwhile, and you get to Lindos, where whitewashed houses, cobbled streets and Medieval walls are the order of the day. Or make tracks for the island’s west coast and stop off in Trianda, a quiet, beachside village with a Byzantine monastery to its name.
Medieval treasures
On the subject of history, holidays to Rhodes put you knee-deep in reminders of the past. The island’s star turn is Rhodes Town, a 10-minute drive from Trianda. If you’ve only got time to see one thing here, make it the Medieval citadel. Built by the famous Knights of St John, it’s one of the best-preserved in Europe.
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Rhodes Town
You don’t need to buy a museum ticket to see history in Rhodes Old Town. Pass through one of the grand stone gates and it’s like stepping through a time portal. Narrow alleyways lead to cobbled squares and ancient fortresses. The Acropolis is a must-see site. It’s perched on a hill so the theatres, temples and stadiums have an electric blue sea backdrop. Unlike many Medieval cities, thousands of people still live and work in the town so it’s just as lively today as it was in the 14th century
Faliraki
On the north-east coast of Rhodes, this purpose-built resort may get the column inches for its full-throttle nightlife, but Faliraki plays to families, too. Away from the bars and clubs the place packs in harbour-side restaurants, and it gives you 5 kilometres of sand to play with, too.
Ixia
Set on the northwest tip of Rhodes, Ixia is a small, purpose-built resort that punches well above its weight in the easygoing luxury and watersports stakes. Ixia’s pebbled sweep of coast is overlooked by some of the island’s most high-end hotels, and attracts a flag-stiffening breeze that pulls in the windsurfers, too. As for culture, you’ve got UNESCO big hitter Rhodes Town just down the road.
AT A GLANCE
- Hit the clubs of Faliraki
- Peer inside the Palace of the Grand Masters
- Dig out your sunnies for the Son et Lumiere Show
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WHEN TO GO
With over 300 days of sun each year, Rhodes has a lot to brag about. The long, dry summers mean that July and August are ideal for holidays to Rhodes. During these months, average temperatures push the mercury up to about 28°C. Plus, sometimes it slips into the 30s. Cooling breezes from the northwest mean you won’t break out in too much of a sweat, though. As for rain, it’s sunny skies all the way in summer. In December, it’s wise to pack a mac.
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