When to visit?

For the History

Rhodes Town

The walled enclaved Old Town is one of the most stunning medieval cities we have visited that is still standing today and was successfully designated as a World Heritage City by UNESCO in 1988.

We went at midday which meant it was super hot walking around the moat and inner city, but also very exciting as the buzz in the area really made discovering its local history much more enchanting. We managed to find the Streets of the Knights and Palace of the Grandmasters without any hiccups. But of course, even with meticulous planning, we got lost walking around as there was many unnamed streets that lead all directions. However, this was a sure fire way for us to get to know the locals and discover what we probably wouldn’t have come across in travel guides.

Tip: Beat the potentially stifling daytime heat by conducting your exploration at sunset when the white stone brickwork takes on an enchanting dark shade. However, if you’re here for the shops, get there early as we saw some shops packing up around 5pm. Altenatively, grab a seat at the many friendly restaurants for cold drinks and yummy fresh Mediterranean food.

Lindos

Visiting the Acropolis in Lindos is a must for all tourists, and it definitely did not disappoint us. Sitting atop a steeped rock formation and surrounded by sea below, the beautifully preserved Acropolis of Lindos is truly breathtaking. Once on top, on one side you can look back down at the layers and layers of white flat roofed houses. Walk across to the other and you’ll be met with crystal clear sea. This is definitely one of the most beautiful walks for us in Rhodes.

Tip: Yet, as is to be expected with such ancient ruins, the walking tracks at these sites are often steep and uneven, so we advise packing a decent pair of walking shoes.

For the Beach

Rhodes is not short of long sandy beaches, so here are some of our top picks:

• Kalathos Beach –A golden sandy beach on on the south east coast of Rhodes, very popular with tourists and locals.
  
• Tsambika Beach – where you can find the Tsambika monastery as well as gorgeous sandy beaches. There are sunbeds and umbrellas for hire with amazingly clear water and views. Although quiet, there are many watersports as well.
  
• Lindos beach – A popular beach with families that again offers watersports in the clear blue Aegean sea.
• Pefkos Beach– Not far from Lindos, is quieter and has cafes and supermarkets, a perfect area for families.
  
• St. Paul’s beach – Small, but perfect for snorkelling or scuba diving.

Getting around

Diagoras airport is roughly 10 miles away from Rhodes Town and taxi fares are roughly €22. However, if you’re keen on covering more ground on your trip, definitely consider hiring a car or moped/motorbike. There are many motor rental companies on the island, so shop around for the best price or book one to pickup and dropoff at the airport. We booked our car directly from British Airways (Avis), which meant we started our adventure straight away and everything was taken care of by professionals. We also hired a GPS and carseat directly from them making our experience seamless.

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Thank you for joining us on our adventure and until next time…

Love, MsMamaBean x