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Acropolis of Lindos

The Acropolis of Lindos is an ancient citadel of ruins situated on a 116-meter cliff overlooking the Aegean sea. Offering a picturesque view from the hilltop, the Lindos Acropolis consists of a beautiful Hellenistic period gallery, a St. John Byzantine Church, and Knights’ headquarters that are worth admiring. It is accessible only on foot or by donkeys. A colourful Doric temple from the 4th century dedicated to Athena Lindia and a five-door Roman temple with a Hellenistic wall is the highlight of the Acropolis. The silhouette stone pillars and breathtaking bay views make it worth a visit. Read More

The Acropolis of Rhodes dates back to the 5th century. It is an archaeological site that contains some of the most important monuments of ancient Rhodes, like the Temple of Athena Polias & Zeus Polieus and the Temple of Apollo. Unlike other acropolises, this one is not fortified. Apart from the temples, you will find magnificent infrastructures like the Nymphaeum, Odeion, Stoa Building, Artemission and a stadium. There are also ruins of sanctuaries, public buildings, temples and underground lairs from the Hellenistic era. Read More

Agathi beach is one of the best beaches in Rhodes, with a long stretch of fine golden sand and turquoise water. It has shallow water, which makes it ideal for swimming. It is a perfect site for visitors travelling with children and families as not only is the beach perfect for sunbathing but the soft sand and shallow water make it safe for children to play on the beach.The coastline on the right side of the beach has stunning rock formations which can be explored if you go snorkelling on the beach. Another interesting point at the beach is the 700-800 year old cave whose entrance has been painted white. This cave appears like a spot built as a hiding place or a habitat by someone. The beach has warm water and is sheltered from winds of the coast, which allow for a night swim, making it a unique location to visit. You can rent sun beds, umbrellas at the beach. The beach is well-equipped with the facilities of toilets and showers as well. It has a few eateries where you can enjoy the local gastronomy after a day of relaxing at the beach. It is a relatively secluded beach as it is away from any signs of settlement. Read More

Anthony Quinn Bay

Located adjacent to the serene Ladiko beach, Paralia Antoni Kouin or Anthony Quinn Bay is an inlet of stunning crystal blue water. This popular cove, with its famous turquoise water, ideal for swimming and sunbathing, is situated on the eastern side of Rhodes island. This beach offers scuba diving, snorkelling, and other water sports options for those looking for a thrill. This small beach is located only a few minutes away from Faliraki. As the seabed here is rocky, tourists are advised to sport sea shoes to go in and out of the water. It has a free parking space at a walk of 2-3 minutes. The beach’s name was changed from its original name, ‘Vagies’ after the 60s famous movie, ‘The guns of navarone’ featuring popular actor Anthony Quinn, was shot here. Quinn was incidentally so enchanted by this place that he tried to buy it to create a global centre of holiday for the who’s who of the film world. He was unsuccessful in this endeavour, but nonetheless, this island is a popular spot among movie buffs. Read More

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is located in mediaeval Rhodes, right next to the popular Street of Knights. The museum is housed in a building that once was the hospital of the Knights of Saint John. Today, it exhibits various artefacts that were found in Ancient Ialyssos and Ancient Kamiros. It also houses the famous Head of Helios, which was featured in 2011 on the album cover of Floral Shoppe by Macintosh Plus. The ground floor showcases ordinances from the Ottomans and Knights periods. In contrast, the first floor displays altars, sarcophaguses, statues and steles from Ialyssos and Kamiros. Read More

Camirus or Kamiros was an ancient city in Rhodes and is an important archaeological site today. When you visit the archaeological site, you can see the houses from the Hellenistic period, the ancient baths, the staircase, the fountain square, the main street and the Hierotheos. Kamiros was an agricultural society producing oil, wine and figs. It was also the first city in Rhodes to cut its own coins.

The Bee Museum of Rhodes intends to showcase the history and traditions of beekeeping that started in Ancient Greece. The interiors have been designed in such a way that it looks like the inside of a bee hive. The displays include honey making, beekeeping, honey extraction, tools and equipment used and the usefulness of products made from bees. The most unique feature is the glass hives through which visitors can observe the bees busy with their work. There is also a sale of different products, such as honey and melekouni. Read More

The butterfly valley in Rhodes attracts millions of butterflies during the summer and is the breeding spot for the Quadripunctaria Poda species of butterflies. It is a great area to explore with the help of wooden bridges and cobblestone paths around. There are taverns to grab a meal and a butterfly museum by the valley as well. The valley is a well-constructed habitat with ponds, waterfalls, plenty of greenery and the unique Liquidambar Orientalis trees that have a specific secretion which attracts butterflies. Read More

The Castle of Monolithos is situated on a cliff near the village of Monolithos. It is one of the four main castles of Rhodes and was built in the 14th century by the Knights. The most beautiful feature is the view from the castle, of the sea, the Akramytis mountains and the village of Monolithos. Over the years, the castle has been ruined but has a great history to display. Its role was to protect the area from pirate invasions. In the centre is a Saint Panteleimon and another smaller chapel for Saint George. You will also find old cisterns used to collect water and supply it to the entire area. Read More

Elli Beach, also known as Trambolino Beach, has been awarded a blue flag for its cleanliness and water quality. It is one of the most accessible due to its ample parking space and location near the city. A wide variety of water sports is offered, like parasailing, banana boat, rings, fly fish, crazy UFO and diving. The Rhodes Aquarium is situated right beside the beach. The beach has changing rooms, showers and toilets every 20 metres. There is also lifeguard duty throughout the day. The beach is scattered with parasols, sun beds and lounge bars. Along the beachfront, you will find plenty of restaurants. Read More