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    Rhodes Old Town - The Most Iconic Thing to Do in Rhodes

    Topping every list of things to do in Rhodes Greece, the medieval Old Town of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved medieval cities anywhere in Europe. Enclosed by 4 km of ancient stone…

    Address
    Ippoton 1, Old Town, Rhodes 85100
    Nearest transit
    Walk from New Town through Eleftherias Gate, Agiou Athanassiou Gate, or Koskinou Gate
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    Lindos Acropolis - The Best Ancient Ruins to Visit in Rhodes

    One of the most dramatic sights in all of Greece, the Acropolis of Lindos sits atop a 116-metre cliff overlooking the deep blue Aegean and the picture-perfect whitewashed village of Lindos below. This ancient site dates…

    Address
    Acropolis of Lindos, Lindos 85107, Rhodes
    Nearest transit
    KTEL East Bus from Rhodes Town (~1h 20min, EUR 6) or by car (~55 min via E95)
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    Anthony Quinn Bay - One of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Rhodes

    Named after the Hollywood actor who fell in love with the spot while filming The Guns of Navarone on the island, Anthony Quinn Bay is one of the best beaches in Rhodes Greece for snorkelling and swimming. The bay's…

    Address
    Anthony Quinn Bay (Vagies Bay), Afandou 851 03
    Nearest transit
    ~20 min by car from Rhodes Town, or bus toward Faliraki then short walk
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    Kalithea Springs (Terme di Calitea) - A Stunning Rhodes Landmark

    The Kallithea Springs is one of the most architecturally striking landmarks on the island. This art deco thermal spa complex, built in the 1920s by Italian architect Pietro Lombardi, sits dramatically on the coast. The…

    Address
    Kallithea Springs, Kallithea 851 00
    Nearest transit
    ~15 min by car from Rhodes Town; KTEL bus toward Faliraki, stop at Kallithea
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    Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) - A Hidden Gem for Nature Lovers

    One of the true hidden gems in Rhodes Greece, the Valley of the Butterflies is a lush, forested nature reserve in the island's interior. From June to September, thousands of Jersey Tiger moths gather in the valley's…

    Address
    Petaloudes, Rhodes 85102
    Nearest transit
    ~30 min by car from Rhodes Town (toward Paradisi/airport, follow signs)
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    Acropolis of Rhodes - Ancient History Above the Modern City

    Overlooking modern Rhodes Town from Monte Smith Hill, the Acropolis of Rhodes is one of the most rewarding and underrated attractions on the island. The restored Temple of Apollo, the ancient stadium (still used for…

    Address
    Monte Smith, Diagoridon, Rhodes Town 85100
    Nearest transit
    2 km walk west from the Old Town, or short taxi ride (~EUR 8)
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    Boat Tour from Rhodes - The Best Way to See the Coastline

    A boat tour around the island opens up hidden coves, sea caves, and beaches completely inaccessible by road. Day cruises from Mandraki Harbour range from relaxed glass-bottom boat excursions (from EUR 20) to full-day…

    Address
    Mandraki Harbour, Akti Sachtouri, Rhodes Town 85100
    Nearest transit
    Walk from Rhodes Old Town or New Town (~5 min)
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    Symi Island - The Best Day Trip from Rhodes

    Just 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Rhodes, the island of Symi is one of the most beautiful in the entire Aegean. Its harbour town of Gialos is a theatrical cascade of neoclassical mansions in shades of ochre…

    Address
    Symi Harbour, Symi 85600 (ferry from Mandraki Harbour, Rhodes Town)
    Nearest transit
    High-speed ferry from Mandraki Harbour (~45-50 min), multiple daily departures in summer
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    Prasonisi Beach - Where Two Seas Meet

    At the very southern tip of Rhodes, where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean, lies one of the most extraordinary natural spectacles on the island - Prasonisi. A narrow sandy isthmus connects the mainland of Rhodes…

    Address
    Prasonisi Beach, 85109 Rhodes
    Nearest transit
    Car only (~1h 30min via E95 south coast road). No public bus service.
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    Rhodes Town Food Scene - The Best of Greek Island Life

    Rhodes has a rich culinary tradition shaped by Greek, Ottoman, Italian, and Byzantine influences. Start at the New Market (Nea Agora) at Plateia Rimini, Rhodes Town, for fresh produce, local honey, and spices. Then head…

    Address
    Plateia Rimini 1, Rhodes Town 85100
    Nearest transit
    Walk from anywhere in Rhodes Town centre

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