Rhodes

4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.

4 places in Rhodes

Hidden Gems~£4

Kallithea Springs

Kallithea

A restored 1920s spa with rotunda, pool and a sheltered bathing bay.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Daily, roughly 9:00–18:00

Hidden Gems~£6

Petaloudes (Butterfly Valley)

Petaloudes

A shady valley with streams and a seasonal gathering of moths in summer.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families

Daily in season; check hours

Day Trips~£25

Symi Island Day Trip

Symi (ferry)

A pastel harbour town of neoclassical houses, reached by ferry from Rhodes.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Couples

Ferries run daily in season

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Prasonisi Windsurfing Beach

Prasonisi

A sandy spit joining two seas at Rhodes’ southern tip, a windsurfing hotspot.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers · Food lovers

Open access; watersports in season

Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.

The big sights in Rhodes