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RhodesGuide was updated: 2024-09-17

Rhodes, the pearl of the Mediterranean region, is a cosmopolitan island that combines unique natural beauty and archaeological wealth with stunning beaches and intensive nightlife. This is a place for everyone: simultaneously youthful and family friendly, romantic and modern.

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Facts

Population:	125,113 (2022)
Currency:	1 Euro = 100 Cents
Emergency Numbers:	Police: 100 Fire Brigade: 199
Newspapers:	Rodiaki — www.rodiaki.gr Athens Times — athens-times.com Athens News — www.athensnews.com Kathimerini — www.ekathimerini.com
Website:	www.rhodes.gr/tourist-guide www.visitgreece.gr/islands/dodecanese/rhodes
Opening Hours:	Shops are normally open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am–3pm; on Thursdays and Fridays, many shops close for lunch and are open 9am–2pm and 5pm–9pm. Big shopping centres are open after 2pm, while everything apart from tourist shops is closed on Sundays.
Tourist Information:	Tourist Port of Rhodes +30 224 107 5316 tourism@rhodes.gr Open Mon–Fri 7am–3pm www.rhodes.gr/tourist-guide/information-offices

Do & See

Rhodes offers a variety of activities all year round: the island’s natural beauty, ancient monuments from its long and often turbulent history, and a wonderful atmosphere aided in no small part by the warm hospitality of the locals.

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

Originally a medieval castle called Kastello, it was destoyed in 1856 and resurrected in 1939. Now, it's the crown jewel of the Old Town. Inside, ancient mosaics bedeck the floors, and you'll find a unique collection of 16th and 17th-century Western furniture. On a hot day, the castle's massive walls provide a much-needed reprieve from the heat.

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Valley of the Butterflies

More than 600,000 visitors — both Greek and foreign — flock here to witness the incredible natural spectacle, located 26km from the city centre. From July to September, butterflies swarm in their thousands, seeking cool and damp conditions. In the mornings, you'll see them clustered in hundreds on the branches.

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Lindos

Lindos might be small, but it's brimming with character. A must-visit is the local Acropolis — not just a standout in Lindos but one of the island's most iconic archaeological gems. Home to monumental 4th-century gates and ancient reliefs dating back to 280 B.C., it's a step back in time. Down the hill, you'll find the 14th-century Castle of the Knights of St John. And don't miss the frescoes in the Virgin Mary of Lindos Church, dating from the 15th century.

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Faliraki

Faliraki is a village and seaside resort just 12km from the heart of Rhodes. With its bustling clubs, lively beach bars, grand hotels, and massive water park — not to mention bungee jumping and tennis courts — it's a hub of non-stop action.

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Mandraki Harbour & Myth Colossus of Rhodes

Stroll along Mandraki Harbour for unbeatable views and a brush with legend. This charming harbour — adorned with iconic deer statues and medieval windmills — is the reputed home of the Colossus of Rhodes. Standing at 34 metres, this bronze tribute to the Greek sun-god Helios was a marvel of its time, crafted by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC.

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Old Town

Discover Rhodes' Old Town, a labyrinth of history and romance. Wander its cobbled streets, whose architecture whispers tales from the Byzantine era to Ottoman rule. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, built between 1309 and 1523, offers a two-fold experience: the high town to the north and the lower town to the south. From the grandeur of its city walls to the ancient allure of the Street of the Knights, you'll be transported to a bygone era at every turn.

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Do & See

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

Valley of the Butterflies

Lindos

Faliraki

Mandraki Harbour & Myth Colossus of Rhodes

Old Town