Rhodes

9 places, 5 of them free. A medieval walled town and sunny beaches on a sun-soaked island.

9 places

Must SeeFree

Medieval Old Town of Rhodes

Old Town

A walled medieval city of cobbled lanes, mosques and a Grand Master’s Palace.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open-air; palace open most days

Must SeeFree

Street of the Knights

Old Town

A perfectly preserved medieval street lined with the former lodgings of the Knights of St John.

  • Suggested time: 45 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open-air; always accessible

Must See~£15

Lindos Acropolis

Lindos

A hilltop acropolis above a whitewashed village and turquoise bay.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Culture lovers · Beach lovers

Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00

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BeachesFree

Tsambika Beach

Tsambika

A sandy, gently shelving beach with clear water, good for families.

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

Open access; loungers for hire

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

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Monte Smith Sunset

Monte Smith

A hilltop with the ruins of an ancient stadium and a view over the city.

  • Suggested time: 1h 15m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Open-air; best at sunset

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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