Rhodes island guide to the sea. The best Russian-speaking guides of Rhodes

11.10.2021

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Rhodes is one of the Dodecanese islands in the Aegean Sea. Its area is 1398 km². administrative center is the city of the same name, located in the northeastern part of the island. Rhodes has a long and eventful history. It was here that the statue of the Colossus of Rhodes was erected, which could not withstand the earthquake.

From 1309 to 1522, the Knights Hospitaller lived on the island, who were forced to leave Rhodes after a months-long siege by the troops of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Only in 1948 the island again became part of Greece.

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Popular on the island

The most popular attractions of the island are:

Rhodes fortress.
Harbor of Mandraki.
Acropolis in Lindos.
Mosque of Suleiman.
Butterfly Valley.
Rodini park.
Synagogue of Kahal Shalom.
Walls and gates of the city of Rhodes.
Orfanidou street.

lovers nightlife Be sure to visit the clubs of Orfanidou Street, where you can see performances of local singers and artists.

Since Rhodes is known as a place sea recreation, it is worth highlighting the most beautiful beaches of the island:

Particularly popular is the Prasonisi beach, divided into two parts by a sandy spit.

There you can see a unique phenomenon when the sea is raging on one side of the spit, and calm on the other.

Is it worth going?

Rhodes is a must visit when traveling in Greece. You need to visit the island separately to see it picturesque mountains, sandy beaches, monuments ancient greece and the Middle Ages, to stand on the spot where Suleiman the Magnificent led the siege of the city, to feel the spirit of freedom-loving and unconquered Greece.

Weather in Rhodes

The island is almost always sunny and warm. Even in November average monthly temperature+20-21С. The largest number precipitation falls during the winter months. Thanks to this, you can fly to Rhodes both in spring and autumn, and almost never see the rain.

When traveling to Rhodes, it is better to plan a route in advance and book tickets so as not to get stuck in one of transit airports or not switch from one mode of transport to another.

You can get to Rhodes by ferry or by plane. Ferries of the following companies go to Rhodes:

Blue Star Ferries;
Anek lines;
Dodekanisos seaways.

Blue Star Ferries operate from the following cities:

Anek lines ferries depart from:

Delos;
Kalymnos;
Kastellorizo;
Spit;
Leros;
Nisyros;
Patmos;
Simi;
Hulks;
Lipsi;
Agathonisi.

There is also sea communication with Turkish city Bodrum served by Sealine LTD.

The island's airport receives flights from many European capitals, but there are no direct flights from airports in CIS cities. Therefore, you can get to Rhodes by air with only 1-2 transfers. The total duration of flights will be from 7 to 28 hours.

Changes on the way to the island can be in:

Athens;
Thessaloniki.

Transfer and taxi services in Rhodes

Pick up from the airport or seaport to the hotel, as well as to move around the island, you can use special buses provided by travel companies or by taxi. A bus transfer can be arranged in case of a trip in a large company (from 8 people) to one or more nearby hotels.

If you need to get 1-7 tourists it is better to take a taxi.

Below is the cost of a taxi ride from the airport or seaport to various settlements islands:

From airport	Direction	From the port
Price in euro	(where or where)	Price in euro
30	Afandou	28
44	Charaki (Haraki)	44
25	Faliraki	20
48	Gennadi	45
21	Ialyssos	18
21	Ixia	18
44	Kalathos	44
25	Kallithea	20
48	Kiotari	45
15	Kremasti	20
33	Kolymbia	30
25	Koskina	20
48	Lardos	45
44	Lindos	44
48	Pefkos	45
75	Prassonissi	75
44	Pylon	44
22	Rhodes town	18
19	tholos	28
44	Vliha	44

The cost of a bus transfer will be 2-3 times lower, but such a trip must be booked in advance via the Internet.

Should you rent a car?

You only need to rent a car in Rhodes if your stay on the island is limited to 1-2 days, but you want to see all the beautiful corners of the island. You can rent a car in Rhodes via the Internet, even before your trip to the island.

The rental price will be:

for an economy class car - 30-50 euros per day;
for a middle class car 50-90 euros per day;
for a luxury car 90-200 euros day;
for SUVs and minibuses - 90-200 euros per day.

What do you need to rent a car?

To rent a car, you must have:

the passport;
driving license of international standard;
age at least 21 years;
driving experience of at least 1 year;
a bank card with sufficient funds to block the franchise.

Traffic and parking features

When driving on the roads of the island, you need to remember that:

Greek drivers don't always follow the rules so all attention is on the road.
Most gas stations close at 7pm. you need to have time to refuel before this time.
Parking is paid only in the cities of Rhodes and Lindos (1,5 and 3 euro in hour).
Paid parking lots are marked.
Greek police are not allowed to collect fines on the spot, they need to be paid at the bank.
When paying a fine in the first 10 days after receiving the receipt, its size is halved.
You can park on the street only if there are blue and white markings.

There are large parking lots near the port and the airport, but they are located quite far from the main attractions of Rhodes.

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Communication services on the island

The island has landline and mobile phone service. The following mobile operators operate:

Vodafone;
wind;
frog;
space.

To start using the services of one of them, you first need to buy a number, and then a SIM card of the operator. To call to Russia (Ukraine, Belarus) you need to dial the number in the international format. A minute of conversation with the motherland will cost 2-7 euro cents depending on the chosen operator.

In order to use the services of pay phones, you need to buy a special card on 5 or 10 euro. A minute of conversation with relatives will cost 2-3 European kopecks. When calling from a landline phone, dial 0007 before the network code.

Rhodes Hotels

Rhodes has hotels of all categories: from 2 to 5 stars. Hotels in the city are a little more expensive than in the villages.

On average, spending a day in a hotel in Rhodes costs:

in 2* - 30-50 euros;
at 3* 45-60 euros;
at 4* 70-100 euros;
at 5* 120-400 euros.

In most Rhodes hotels, regardless of class, the following services are available:

free wireless internet on site;
air conditioning room cooling;
eating in a restaurant (cafe);
drinking drinks at the bar;
use of the pool.

beach;
spa center;
fitness center;
guarded parking;
conference room.

In all hotels on the island, the staff speaks English and performs their professional duties well. Both in 2* and 5* hotels, the quality of services will satisfy the most demanding traveler.

Car rental in Rhodes

Rhodes Restaurants

In the restaurants of Rhodes you can try dishes of the following cuisines:

Most of the food establishments on the island are not ready to accept large groups of tourists, due to their small capacity. Prices in cafes and restaurants are democratic.

Lunch in one of them will cost 10-50 euros, depending on the location, assortment and sophistication of dishes. In small rural cafes, food will always be cheaper than in large city restaurants, but at the same time it will not be inferior in quality.

Holidays in Rhodes with children

With children, it is better to relax in hotels of higher categories (4-5 *), because they have:

special playgrounds;
mini-clubs;
the opportunity to use the services of nannies;
Possibility to put a baby cot in the room.

The restaurants of such hotels have special children's tables and a children's menu.

You can show children in Rhodes:

Aquarium in the city of Rhodes.
Passagio Park in Rhodes.
Children's park in Atayon.
Mini water park in Ialyssos.
Butterfly Valley Pelatudes.

It is better not to go to temples with children, since not everyone can stand the service. Despite the relatively small number of attractions that are nice to visit with a child, a vacation with children in Rhodes will be pleasant for both them and their parents.

One of the most famous Greek islands- Rhodes attracts connoisseurs of secluded relaxation. This island is for those who like to relax in resorts isolated from the mainland, but at the same time having a sufficient level European service. clean beaches, secluded bays and unusual rocks and cliffs, healing springs and fortresses - just a few things that beautiful Rhodes can surprise. Only an hour to the island motor yacht from popular Turkish resort Marmaris, because Rhodes is very often visited by tourists vacationing in Turkey. In our article, we will recommend private guides in Rhodes with whom you can go on day trips. sightseeing tours or think over a full-fledged program covering all the sights of the island. And, believe me, they are not few.

Our editors personally visited this island and traveled it up and down, climbing into corners unknown to ordinary tourists traveling on a package tour. We will advise you the most interesting, creative, Russian-speaking guides in Rhodes, as well as tell you where to book their tours at a bargain price.

Where to find a Russian guide in Rhodes

Arriving on the island, staying in a comfortable hotel, having a rest from the flight, you will certainly think about what is interesting on the island, besides your home beach. It doesn’t matter which area you stay in, whether it’s Faliraki, Pefki, Stegna or Lindos, you can easily explore all corners of the island even during your short vacation. You can always do it yourself by renting a car, having thought out a plan and moving around with the help of a navigator. But for those who are not ready for an independent experience, we advise you to consider the excursions of private guides in Rhodes posted on the site.

Here are collected the best of the best guides from all over the world, including Greece, who have extensive experience and qualifications. Here you will find guides in Russian who are residents of the island and will gladly introduce you to non-tourist locations, talk about real life and life locals will advise you unpopular, but tasty and inexpensive taverns and restaurants where the Greeks themselves like to dine. Ordering a guide on the Tripster website is easier than it seems, contact your guide in advance, discuss the details of the route, adjust it to your liking, agree on a meeting point and don’t worry about anything else.

TOP 5 private guides in Rhodes

To further simplify the task when choosing a guide, we independently checked each of them in practice and are ready to recommend our TOP-5 Russian guides in Rhodes. All guides offer rich programs, interesting routes, you will visit the most worthwhile locations of the island, both historical - the Acropolis, ancient city Kameiros, Rhodes fortress and Old city, a monastery on Mount Filerimos, Monolithos Castle, etc., and natural ones - the picturesque bays of Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and St. Paul, the best beaches of Tsambika, Stegna, Ixia, lookouts, Cape Prasonisi and Cape Fourni. You can list the beauties of Rhodes endlessly, we have in stock another 20 of the very best locations that are worth visiting in Rhodes. But private guides of Rhodes will gladly tell you about them, which you can see.

TOP 5:

1 place —
A professional private guide in Rhodes, Svetlana has been living in Rhodes for 18 years. beautiful island and enjoys its beauties, relaxed atmosphere, amazing food and climate. To explore the island through the eyes of a local resident, and in Russian, we highly recommend this guide - delivered speech, goodwill, the ability to adjust the route according to your desire. Svetlana can surprise you and show you another Europe, insular, warm and hospitable, introduce you to traditions and history, show the real life of island Greece.

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2nd place —
Looking for sightseeing tours of the island of Rhodes - then this Russian-speaking guide is your choice. Since 2005, Odysseus has been a private guide of the island and introduces tourists to the diversity of its landscapes, history, traditions and immerses you in the atmosphere of spirituality and religion. Not complete in the tours of the guide and without visiting the most delicious taverns, olive oil production and wineries.

Book tours with individual guide in Rhodes: — cognitive acquaintance with the history and traditions of the island; or - History, spirituality, traditions and gastronomy on a trip around the island.
3rd place —
The purpose of Svetlana's tours is to make you fall in love with a beautiful, welcoming, warm and hospitable land. The profession of a guide for Svetlana is a matter of life, sharing knowledge about her beloved island, helping new tourists get to know it as best as possible, imbued with the spirit of the history of the Middle Ages, and feel like a real Hellenic.

Book one of Svetlana's tours: or.
4th place –
The most popular program is Svetlana -.
5th place –
Russian guide on Rhodes Ivan promises to introduce guests to the history, culture and traditions of the island, and if you're lucky, then make them participants in a unique event. Ivan is sure that for a full-scale discovery of a unique island, vacationers need not just a good guide, but a person who has lived in Rhodes for a long time and knows it perfectly from the inside (that is, the one Ivan is :)) In his company you will visit the tunnel of the Seven Springs to discover the secret eternal youth. Consider in the smallest detail the miraculous face of St. Tsambika. In Lindos, ride donkeys to Greek Acropolis and a pottery workshop. In the church of St. Panteleimon you will have a tasting of homemade olive oil, wine and honey, and in the tavern on Mount Ataviros you will have an excellent lunch with Greek lamb and rare dishes of local cuisine.

Ivan's guests are most interested in his tour.

Guides in Rhodes with a car

Getting around the island in a rented car or with a driver and guide is very comfortable. All around the island good roads, quiet traffic, convenient parking. In general, the movement in Rhodes is simple and understandable, unless, of course, you have a navigator.
If you are serious about exploring the island, exploring its sights remote from the main roads, we advise you to consider Russian-speaking guides in Rhodes with a car.

Here are some guided tours in Rhodes by car:

Beaches of unearthly beauty, ancient cities and castles with rich history, unique culture, cozy hotels and not high prices- this is what attracts tourists from all over the world to Rhodes. Are you ready to see this unique island? Then you have come to the right place: we have studied it inside and out and compiled for you a guide to Rhodes, where you will find the most detailed, useful and interesting information. Make yourself comfortable, close the search engine, the journey begins here and now.

Guide to the island of Rhodes (Greece) in Russian: beaches, attractions, prices, weather and more.

Our guide to the island of Rhodes is the maximum useful information, which we managed to place in one article. It will help you plan your trip to Rhodes from and to, choose the best beaches and attractions, book hotels, estimate the cost of food, entertainment, etc. Here you will find links to our other articles, where everything is told in more detail about everything you need. needed on the trip. Don't forget to bookmark our guide to Rhodes so you can always refer back to it when planning your vacation.

Let's start our guide to Rhodes with a little historical background. Rhodes is one of the most big islands Greece, the area ranks fourth in the country. The population is 115 thousand people, of which almost half (50 thousand) live in the capital of the island, the city of Rhodes. Together with Kos, Patmos, Symi and other islands, Rhodes is part of the Dodecanese archipelago. It is located much closer to Turkey than to mainland Greece: from the port of Rhodes to the Turkish Marmaris in a straight line - only 50 km, while to Athens - already 450. Rhodes is washed by two seas at once: the Aegean in the west and the Mediterranean in the east.

Such a lucky geographical position for centuries made Rhodes a tasty piece of land for a variety of civilizations. Back in the 16th century BC the Minoans from Crete ruled here, then the ancient Greeks, Persians, Byzantines, Arabs, again Persians, again Greeks... Since ancient times, Rhodes was part of Byzantium, until at the beginning of the XIV century it was captured by the Knights Hospitaller. For two centuries, the island became the main residence of the knightly order, and the city of Rhodes in the north of the island - its capital. It was then that the most important historical sights of Rhodes were built, which have survived to this day: the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Street of the Knights, the Rhodes fortress, etc.

At the beginning of the 16th century, Rhodes was captured by the Turks. The Ottomans owned the island for almost 400 years, in 1912 they were replaced by the Italians, and since 1948 Rhodes "returned to his homeland", becoming part of Greece. Now can you imagine how much blood is mixed in the inhabitants of Rhodes and how many cultures and civilizations have left their traces here, which are visible literally at every step? For this alone it is worth moving to this amazing island! But there are also dozens of stunning, breathtaking beaches for every taste: for tourists with children, for divers, and for windsurfers ... All this makes the island of Rhodes one of the most popular for travelers from different countries, including Russia.

Socrates Street in the city of Rhodes is the real soul of the island. Here, the Greek, Turkish, and knightly heritage of Rhodes merged together.

Weather in Rhodes and when is the best time to go

Rhodes is one of the most southern islands Greece. That's why holiday season lasts longer here than on many other islands. Most of the local hotels are closed in winter, as well as in March and April, and from May 1, in honor of the day of solidarity of the proletariat, the shock workers of the resort labor of Fr. Rhodes in unison throws open the hospitable doors of rest houses and boarding houses. The air temperature in May is simply ideal (from 22 to 29 degrees), but the water is still cool in the early days, but by the middle or end of the month, as a rule, it gradually warms up to a comfortable +20 ... +22. However, local belief says that the water is always warmer on the beaches of all-inclusive hotels. Whether this is true or not, we don’t know, but for some reason there are more bathers there.

July and August are the hottest months in Rhodes in all senses. At this time, there is the hottest weather, the warmest sea, the largest number of tourists and, accordingly, the highest prices for tours, hotels and air tickets. So-called "mid season" in Rhodes is June, September and early October when the sea is still (or already) very warm, the streets are not so stuffy, the prices are not so high, and the crowds are not so big.

From mid-October, the weather in Rhodes gradually deteriorates: it rains more, the waves rise, the temperature drops and most hotels close until the end of April. However, even in winter, a lot of tourists go to Rhodes. From November to March, life on the island calms down and there is a unique opportunity to get around the sights of Rhodes without tourist crowds. Yes, you can’t swim at this time, but for leisurely walks through the ancient cities, winter +14 ... +16 is very comfortable.

How to get to Rhodes from Moscow, Athens, from other islands of Greece and from Turkey

Rhodes is one of the most popular islands in Greece, it is not difficult to get here, including from Russia. But first, do not forget (or any other Schengen). From Moscow to Rhodes there are direct regular and charter flights, charters fly from other cities (including St. Petersburg). Read more about how to get to Rhodes from Russia in our article:

You can get to Rhodes from Russia not only on your own, but also by package tour, because along with Crete it is one of the most popular islands among Russian package tourists. Tour packages to the island of knights from Moscow in the "medium season" cost from 550 euros, from St. Petersburg - from 700 euros (since the ruble exchange rate often changes, we quote the cost in foreign currency). You can find out prices in rubles for the dates you need, as well as pick up and buy a tour to Rhodes. It automatically compares the offers of all Russian tour operators and finds the best prices.

Rhodes can be reached from other islands of Greece both by plane and by ferry. At the same time, flying to Rhodes from Athens or Crete can sometimes be not only faster, but also cheaper than traveling by sea. But from some cities in Turkey to Rhodes and back you can get by ferry very quickly and inexpensively. Details, prices and useful links - in our article:

The connection between Rhodes and Turkey is very strong. And not just the ferry. In the photo - the ship that brought us from Rhodes to Turkish Marmaris.

Where to stay in Rhodes: an overview of the resorts and cities of the island

Rhodes - very big Island, it stretched for 77 km from north to south and for 35 km from west to east. There are dozens of cities and towns here, many of which are located by the sea, each with its own pros and cons, its own beaches and attractions. Some are more popular with tourists with children, others are more popular with windsurfers, others are more fun-loving, the fourth are supporters of a calm, measured rest ... Which Rhodes resort is right for you? You will find the answer to the question in our article:

There are many resorts in Rhodes and they are all different. Our guide to Rhodes will help you choose the best place for you.

Rhodes hotels on booking sites

There are a huge number of hotels in Rhodes for every taste and budget - from small family pensions to large all-inclusive complexes. When booking hotels in Rhodes, we advise you to consider three main things.

1. The most popular resorts among Russian tourists are Faliraki, Lindos, the city of Rhodes. In many hotels in these cities (especially in Faliraki), as well as in street travel agencies and shops, the staff speaks Russian.

2. It is worth searching and booking hotels in Rhodes not only on the well-known Booking.com, but also on other booking systems. The most convenient way to do this is with the help of special search engines. Our favorite hotel search engine is hotellook.com. It automatically compares prices across all booking systems and finds the best deals.

3. If you want to save money, book all-inclusive hotels or self-catering apartments. And there is nothing paradoxical here. It's no secret that prices in cafes in Rhodes often bite. This is where three meals a day in an all-inclusive or a refrigerator with a stove in an apart-hotel come in handy. In which, by the way, it is not at all necessary to sweat for hours at the stove: even a cup of coffee with sweets on the balcony of your room will cost you much less than in the most ordinary cafe. And if you aim at more complex dishes like scrambled eggs or boiled sausages ... Products in Rhodes stores, by the way, are quite inexpensive.

Attractions of Rhodes and its capital

For most tourists, the main attractions of the island of Rhodes are its beaches. But besides them, Rhodes has a huge number of natural and architectural attractions that you should definitely visit if you are going to this island. Therefore, the main task of any tourist is to single out from the huge number of attractions those that you most want to see.

The main historical sights of the island are located in its capital - the city of Rhodes. Knights Hospitallers, Byzantines, Turks, Greeks - different civilizations lived here for centuries, and each left behind a lot of interesting things. That is why the center of the city of Rhodes is literally crammed with interesting sights. Detailed story you will find about them in our review:

But no matter how beautiful the Old Town is, there is also (and very much there!) Something to see outside of it. The natural treasures of the Valley of the Butterflies and the Seven Wonders Park, the ancient walls of Kamiros and the acropolis of Lindos, stunning views of Monolithos and exciting attractions of the Rhodes water park ... Are you sure you are not coming here for six months?) Then our guide to Rhodes will help you choose the sights to your liking, and their description and You can find photos in this article:

The sights of Rhodes can be explored on their own by public or rented transport, or you can go on an excursion. You can choose the most interesting programs, find out prices and book an excursion in Rhodes on the website where local Russian guides offer their services:

Everything you wanted to know about exploring Rhodes in a rented car is in our article:

Prices for food, hotels, entertainment, etc.

Rhodes is an island not only large, but fertile. The climate here is less arid than that of many neighbors in the Aegean Sea, everything grows, blooms and breeds. Therefore, at least there is no need to bring food here, which is why the prices for products in stores are quite acceptable. In cafes and restaurants, of course, not cheap, but it's like that everywhere.

Here are some examples of prices in Rhodes:

Apples in the store (1 kg): from 1 to 2 euros
Cheese in the store (1 kg): from 6 to 12 euros
Juice in the store (1 l): from 1.5 to 2.5 euros
Pork pulp in the store (1 kg) from 5 euro
Beer Mythos in the store (0.5 l): from 1.4 euro
Bottle of wine in the store (0.7 l): from 5 to 15 euros
Greek salad in a cafe: from 7 to 10 euros
Omelet in a cafe: from 3 to 7 euros
Gyros (Greek shawarma) in a cafe: from 2.5 to 5 euros
Moussaka in a cafe: from 9 to 13 euros
Wine in a cafe (0.7 l): from 7 to 25 euros

Hotels in Rhodes are also cheaper than on many other Greek islands. Here's how much it costs to stay at the popular resorts of the island in June, September or October. The links lead to Booking, where you can check the prices for the dates you need:

More detailed information on the topic “what is the cost in Rhodes” is waiting for you in our article:

In Rhodes, even in a cafe you can eat inexpensively. But only if you are satisfied with gyros for breakfast, lunch and dinner 🙂

The most beautiful photos of the island of Rhodes

And finally our guide to Rhodes will be decorated best photos this island, which we brought from a trip to Greece. And although in this article you have seen a lot beautiful photos, Rhodes is a place that you want to admire forever.

You will find even more beautiful pictures of the wonder island in our photo galleries:

This concludes our guide to the island of Rhodes in Greece. We tried to make it as informative as possible, but if something was missing for you, then leave feedback: we will definitely answer all questions in the comments. Happy travels to you interesting island Greece!

And if suddenly you still have doubts about whether it is worth going to Rhodes, then here is a definite answer to this question. Or rather, five answers at once:

It is worth going up to the acropolis of Lindos already in order to see one of the best landscapes in Rhodes - the "Bay of the Heart" (St. Paul).

Rhodes is the most romantic island in Greece!

Rhodes is the fourth largest and most sunny island Greece. In spite of rapid development mass tourism, Rhodes is visited not only by lovers of all-inclusive holidays, but also by independent travelers. We spent 9 days in Rhodes, rented a car, rented an apartment. Everything you need to know about Rhodes with a map of attractions.

How and when to go to Rhodes

The most popular resorts of Rhodes with links to hotels: Faliraki, Kallithea, Lindos, Ixia, Ialyssos. The capital city of Rhodes has a wide range of accommodation, entertainment and nice beach. Rhodes Hotels

We chose Stegna Bay, Bella Vista Stegna apartments. Stegna is a picturesque place on mediterranean coast Rhodes near major city Archangelos.

The beaches of Rhodes

Most vacationers come to the island of Rhodes to swim and sunbathe. Rhodes has more than 35 beaches awarded the Blue Flag for livability and cleanliness of the sea. The longest beach (5 km) is located in tourist center Faliraki. Sandy beaches stretch one after another: Ialyssos, Ixia, Rhodes, Kallithea, Kolymbia. All of them have a smooth entry into the sea and are good for families with small children. A small beach in the rocky bay of Ladiko - Anthony Quinn has long ceased to be a "secluded place".

On the East coast Rhodes, I liked the beaches of Tsambika and Agati the most. In Lindos beautiful beach overlooking the Acropolis. To the southeast are the long pebbly beaches of Kiotari and Gennadi. At the southern tip of the island is Cape Prasonisi, where currents and winds converge. Despite the wide sandy strip, in Prasonisi there are more surfers than swimmers.

The beaches on the Aegean side are less visited. We came to the pebbly beach of Glyfada near the Monolithos fortress. Small sand beach there is next to the Ancient Kamir, sunbeds are provided to guests of the coastal tavern free of charge. Resting on western beaches Rhodes, you can admire the sunset.

Attractions of Rhodes

Attractions of Rhodes on the map

A free map of Rhodes can be taken at any cafe or hotel, guidebooks in Russian are sold for €5. All the sights of Rhodes in one day on.

Rhodes city. The medieval city of Rhodes is listed world heritage UNESCO. A walk inside the fortress walls takes half a day: the palace of the Grand Masters, the street of the Knights, the archaeological museum of Rhodes, squares with fountains, churches, mosques. Shops and cafes are located on the central Socratus street. You can park your car for free at the Mandraki port along the windmills. Where, according to legend, the Colossus of Rhodes once stood, now there are statues of a deer and a deer.

Lindos or Lind is located in the southeast of the island, 50 km from Rhodes. Go to Lindos Shuttle Buses and pleasure boats. Since Lindos is a very visited city, it is better to arrive early (there are problems with parking, a lot of people on the beach and in the Acropolis). ancient city Lindos is built on an elephant hill 116 m high, to get to the main attraction - the Acropolis, you have to climb up the narrow streets. Tired tourists are offered to ride on a donkey. In the Acropolis, along with the ticket, they give a card. Top opens beautiful view on the sea and the Gulf of the Apostle Paul.

Kamir. The large-scale ruins of the ancient Dorian city of Kamir are located on West coast Rhodes. The place is open, it can be very hot in summer. After visiting the archaeological site, it is nice to cool off on the beach of Kamiros.

Monks on Mount Felirim

With the Church of the Virgin and ancient Ialyssos (Triad) with the remains of temples are located between the city of Rhodes and the resort of Ialis.

Castles of Castello in Kritinia and in the South-West of Rhodes - the best points to watch the sunset.

Monastery of Agia Tsambika is one of the most visited in Rhodes. The lower monastery stands on the main road from Rhodes to Lindos, the upper one is on a hill. You can drive only part of the way, the remaining 300 steps you need to go on foot. It is believed that the Tsambik Mother of God helps in childbearing. Top opens panoramic view on the coast and Tsambika beach.

Natural attractions of Rhodes: Butterfly Valley, Seven Sources (Epta Piges), Prophet Elijah mountain. People come here to take a break from the sun in the shade of trees among the greenery.

Food and souvenirs of Rhodes

Typical products of Rhodes are best bought where they are produced - in small traditional villages.

In a mountain village Siana make honey. Flower, thyme and pine honey are used in the manufacture of desserts and added to yogurt. Xi'an also produces a strong grape drink suma (soyma).

Rhodes is famous for its wine. Rhodes Muscat has been known since ancient times, the most popular grape varieties in Rhodes are Athiri and Amoriano. The best of dry white wine "Ilios" and "Grand Maitre", dry red "Chevalier de Rhodes". We tasted and bought Rhodes wine in a highland village Ebona (Ebona).

Typical Rhodes dishes are offered in taverns. Chickpea meatballs, lamb meat, melekuni dessert, a large selection of fish and seafood dishes.

Traditional Rhodes souvenirs - ceramics, carpets, leather shoes, silver jewelry, icons. Ceramic workshops are located on the road to Lind, weaving and needlework are done in Archangelos and Afandou. In the city of Rhodes, you can buy absolutely everything: from souvenirs to clothes of famous brands.

From Rhodes to neighboring islands

Rhodes is the central island of the Dodecanese, from which it is easy to get to the neighboring islands. Tickets for Greek ferries at FerriesinGreece.

Simi Island located at a distance of 21 nautical miles from Rhodes. Pleasure boats leave for Symi every morning from the port of Mandraki (Rhodes). Ticket price from €15. The route includes a visit to the Paranormitis Monastery and a stop at the picturesque port of Ano-Sima.

Sunset overlooking the island of Halki

Halki Island quite small and not so visited. It can be reached by boat from the town of Skala Kamirou. Regular ships visit Halki several times a week.

One-day cruises from Rhodes during the season are operated by the ferry company Dodekanisos Seaways: Sima, Tilos, Kastellorizo, Nisyros, Marmaris (Turkey). It makes no sense to go one day to the island of Kos. After Rhodes, we moved to, where we spent the remaining 5 days.

Rhodes Island is an ideal option for a beach and family vacation. Rhodes has a long season, a well-developed tourist infrastructure, many attractions and interesting places. Prices are high in Rhodes, but you can find cheap accommodation, rent a car and explore this big sunny island on your own.

HOW TO MAKE A HOLIDAY IN RHODES INTERESTING?

Make sure, however, that before evening you go around all the sights and museums of the city that interest you, because some of them close at 20:00, and in winter even at 18:00 or even at 17:00.

What to see on Rhodes on your own?

The main and most monumental attraction is, of course, the Palace of the Grand Masters, founded in the troubled medieval times by the Knights Hospitaller.

The palace at different times passed into different hands: in 1522, during the siege of the Turkish army, it was captured, and during the Second World War it was planned to become a haven for the dictator Mussolini, but did not. After the war, the Palace became part of Greece.

Today the Palace is a UNESCO heritage site.

Definitely worth a walk along Knights Street, preferably in the evening.

It is noteworthy that this street is passing, although it is paved with paving stones, and also very, very narrow. Only 1 car can fit on it, and there is a narrow sidewalk for pedestrians.

Interest for tourists will be, perhaps, only the old city, new high-rise buildings on the outskirts are similar to the same high-rise buildings in other cities of the world, with the only exception that a beautiful sea splashes nearby and golden beaches are located.

I started my self-guided sightseeing tour of Rhodes from the ancient Acropolis, which is located about 6 km from the old town. A taxi took me to the Acropolis, and then I quietly walked on foot so that the path was downhill.

The Acropolis offers breathtaking views of the city of Rhodes, and if you cross the road, you can take amazing pictures against the backdrop of the sea and the rest of the island of Rhodes. Through the camera lens you can even see the runway of the airport.

The main attraction of the Acropolis is the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, as well as the Olympic Stadium, which is located just below and is adjacent to the amphitheater.

The amphitheater of the Acropolis looks very beautiful, but it was obviously destroyed during the earthquake and restored, but the stadium itself is simply mesmerizing!

This stadium is truly unique, as it is the only Olympic stadium of antiquity (3rd century BC) that has completely preserved its original appearance.

Greek schoolchildren are brought to the stadium for physical education lessons, and this is not the first time I am amazed at how familiar the locals are with their ancient sights. Although ... when you literally walk through the antiquities, you can get used to everything.

On the way from the Acropolis, I saw the ruins of the temple of Athena, which also made a strong impression on me. The ancient column lies right next to the road, you can easily lie down on the column, posing in front of the camera.

In the city of Rhodes itself, it is interesting to walk inside the fortress walls and walk along Socrates Street. There are many interesting taverns located there, if time permits, you can stop at one of them for lunch, for example.

The Archaeological Museum, located in the old town, is also noteworthy. A lot of finds created before the birth of Christ lie in this museum. To contemplate them is an inexpressible pleasure.

The only negative is that for some reason it is not allowed to bring a tripod into any of the museums of Rhodes. For some reason, in this city, a tripod belongs to the artifacts of professional photography, and the fact that you are alone or alone, and you are going to photograph yourself precious, is not an argument. Leave the tripod on guard and then just go to the museum.

Inside Archaeological Museum there is a garden surrounded by antiquities. It looks like this.

The easiest way to get back from the city of Rhodes is by taxi. Also, the city of Rhodes is good because, unlike coastal hotels and other remote places, the city itself does not have seasonality, it is constantly inhabited by local residents, which means that if you have the desire and opportunity to book a ticket for regular flight, you can come to Rhodes on your own and at any time of the year.

PARK RODINI.

Another interesting attraction of the island of Rhodes, recommended for independent visits, is Rodini Park. The most convenient way to get there and back is by taxi. The park is located just 3 km from the city of Rhodes, but the entrance to it is not very convenient for walking due to the rather heavy traffic.

I got to the park right after a heavy rain, I arrived on weekdays, and can you believe me that I was completely alone in the whole park?

It was just an unforgettable feeling, as if the park completely belongs to you. Only one time some local came to the park on a moped.

Rodini Park is very old, it was built by the ancient Romans. The feeling is that you find yourself in the era of Cicero and Julius Caesar, who also once walked here.

This park also contains the tomb of Ptolemy, which I did not find. Fortunately, probably, because it’s scary for me to wander around the tombs alone.

The cafe in the park is closed, I didn’t see peacocks, probably because the park was still a little damp after the rain. In general, the park gives the impression of some abandonment, emptiness, but still it is a very worthy attraction.

The park itself is small, but very green and beautiful. In the heat, it will greatly brighten up your stay on the island.

TILOS ISLAND.

If you manage to visit the island of Tilos, even if group tour I recommend doing this. Unfortunately, my trip to Tilos was canceled due to a storm, and it was there that I intended to go in mid-October to observe the migration of colonies of rare birds, characteristic only for these regions.

In the midst of tourist season you can easily get to Tilos on your own, regular ferries run from the island of Rhodes, the schedule of which can be found on the Internet, and perhaps even buy a ticket.

THE AIRPORT.

For lovers of spotting, the local airport will be remarkable. It is located only 14 km from mine, I am a sports girl, so I decided to walk to the airport on foot :)

But, I must say, 14 km in Moscow and 14 km in Rhodes are two big differences especially when you walk through them in the heat. By the end of the journey, I regretted a hundred times why I did not take a taxi. And back I was already ready to catch any checkered cab from the airport and go for any money :)

But the walk is worthy too, because it allows you to look at the life of the inhabitants of the island from the inside, and not from the window of a tourist bus.

After having lunch in one of the seaside taverns, I wandered further, saw luxurious villas, a BP gas station, modest budget low-rise buildings, around which it was very clean and tangerine trees grew, and when I finally got to the airport, I was rewarded with huge planes landing in a field and on to GDP. The airport is very small, so planes can be seen from almost everywhere.

Of course, these are not all the sights, there is also the village of Lindos, and Filiraki Hill, and the Valley of the Butterflies and much, much more, which, unfortunately, my hands did not reach and my legs did not bring. But, I hope that I can come to the island again, when there is no storm on Tilos, and I will watch this movie.