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
9 places, 5 of them free. A medieval walled town and sunny beaches on a sun-soaked island.
Old Town
A walled medieval city of cobbled lanes, mosques and a Grand Master’s Palace.
Open-air; palace open most days
Old Town
A perfectly preserved medieval street lined with the former lodgings of the Knights of St John.
Open-air; always accessible
Lindos
A hilltop acropolis above a whitewashed village and turquoise bay.
Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00
Tsambika
A sandy, gently shelving beach with clear water, good for families.
Open access; loungers for hire
Kallithea
A restored 1920s spa with rotunda, pool and a sheltered bathing bay.
Daily, roughly 9:00–18:00
Monte Smith
A hilltop with the ruins of an ancient stadium and a view over the city.
Open-air; best at sunset
Petaloudes
A shady valley with streams and a seasonal gathering of moths in summer.
Daily in season; check hours
Symi (ferry)
A pastel harbour town of neoclassical houses, reached by ferry from Rhodes.
Ferries run daily in season
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