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Rhodes Excursions: Things to do and to see on Rhodes, Sightseeing, Dodecanese

 
The island of Rhodes, Greece is considered one of the most beautiful and polular Greek locations. Its medievel castles, the amazing views and the clean beaches have made this island world famous, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Rhodes: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Rhodes offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Rhodes highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Rhodes.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.
 
:: The Medieval Town

Location: Rhodes Town is located on the northern tip of the island
Description: The Old City is surrounded by strong walls and is one of the biggest and best preserved medieval settlements of Europe.
Nearest beach: Elli Beach
Medieval town of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Town  
:: The Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes

Location:
To the west of the modern city
Description: Remains of it can be visited today as well as ruins from a temple of God Helios (Sun), another temple of Athena Polias, an underground aqueduct called “Nymphaea” and a stadium.
The Acropolis of ancient Town
>> Info & Pictures of: Acropolis  
:: Faliraki beach

Location:
Faliraki lies on the north-eastern part of Rhodes, 14 kilometers from the capital of the island.
Description: Organised beaches with clean waters can be found in Faliraki. The night life and the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the place attracts thousands of visitors.
Nearest village: Faliraki
Faliraki beach of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Faliraki  
:: Rhodes Casino

Location:
Located in Rhodes town
Description: For entry into the casino, one will require a passport for the purpose of registration. One must also have attained the age of 23 to be allowed entry inside the casino.
Rhodes Casino
>> Info & Pictures of: Casino  
:: The Municipal Art Gallery

Location:
In the Medieval town of Rhodes, Simi square
Description: This gallery includes paintings and works of art from the 16th till the 20th century. Frequent exhibitions and seminars are organized there all year round.
The Municipal Art Gallery
>> Info & Pictures of: The Municipal Art Gallery  
:: Pefki beach

Location:
About 50km from Rhodes, close to Lindos village
Description: This is a very organized and commercialized beach. It has plenty of tourist facilities and gets too crowded very summer. The water is crystal.
Nearest village: Lindos
Pefki beach of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Pefki beach  
:: Faliraki Waterpark

Location:
12 km from Rhodes, in Faliraki village
Description: This the one of the biggest waterparks in Europe. It includes all kinds of water games, such as slides, huge and smaller pools, river rings. A great fun for children and adults! It is open from May to September.
Faliraki Waterpark
>> Info & Pictures of: Faliraki Waterpark  
:: Rhodes National Theater

Location:
Located in the Town Hall Square.
Description: It is one of the finest specimens of the International and the Fascistic style of architecture. The innovative manner in which glass bricks have been used in this edifice is outstanding.
The National Theater of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: National Theater  
:: The Seven Springs

Location:
Located between Colymbia and Archipolis.
Description: There are many beautiful walking trails nearby and one can walk along pine trees. There is also a dark tunnel there. The lake can be easily reached by a mere five minutes walk.
The seven spring of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Seven Springs  
:: The archaeological site of Lindos

Location:
Located in Lindos
Description: The Acropolis of Lindos is overlooking the picturesque village of Lindos and dates back to the Hellenistic period. Part of it was restored by the Knights.
Ancient Lindos Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Ancient Lindos  
:: The Aquarium

Location:
On the northernmost side of Rhodes city.
Description: It is a research centre and also an aquarium where one can see rare species of fish and marine fauna.
The aquarium of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Aquarium  
:: Valley of the Butterflies

Location:
Located at the centre of the northern part of Rhodes
Description: The green valley full of plane trees and of cool running water flowing in streams and small waterfalls is a pure paradise.
Butterflies of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Valley of the Butterflies  
:: Ialysos village

Location:
Ialysos is approximately 7 kilometers from the capital of Rhodes
Description: Ialysos is a well-known tourist attraction, with several hotels and restaurants located by the sea.
Nearest beach: Ialysos
Ialysos village of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Ialysos  
:: Rhodes archaeological museum

Location:
Housed in the Hospital of the Kings
Description: The museum displays a rich and very interesting collection of various statues, sarcophagus, vases, mosaics, vessels, ceramics and more.
The archaeological museum of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Archaeological museum  
:: Monolithos Castle

Location:
70 km to the south west of Rhodes, in Monolithos village
Description: The Venetian Castle of Monolithos is built on top of a mountain and gives a great view to the sea. Some old cisterns and a small chapel of Agios Penteleimon is found inside the walls.
Monolithos Castle
>> Info & Pictures of: Monolithos Castle  
:: Agios Fragiskos church

Location:
Near the city centre
Description: It is a catholic huge church with an impressive bell tower and a statue of Agios Frankiskos in the courtyard.
Agios Fragiskos church of Rhodes
>> Info & Pictures of: Agios Fragiskos  
:: The Island of Simi

Location:
It is about 1 hour by excursion boat from Rhodes
Description: A picturesque island, ideal for relaxing. You can go there by ferry from the port of Rhodes. Visit the medieval Knight's Castle and Panormitis Monastery.
Simi island
>> Info & Pictures of: Simi  
:: The Island of Astypalea

Location:
About 1 and a half hour by normal ferry from Rhodes
Description: Astypalea is a tiny island of the Dodecanese, where you can enjoy some peaceful vacations. Its geographical shape looks like a butterfly.
Astypalea island
>> Info & Pictures of: Astypalea island  
:: The archaeological site of Ancient Kamiros

Location:
39 km to the south west of Rhodes, close to Salakos village
Description: Kamiros was one of the three most powerful cities of Rhodes in the ancient times. It was probably destroyed by an earthquake and it was discovered in 1929.
The archaeological site of Ancient Kamiros
>> Info & Pictures of: Ancient Kamiros  
:: Rodini Park
Location: 3 km far from Rhodes city
Description: It is a landscaped park with cypress and pine trees, a flowing nearby stream and a mini zoo. There are remains of a Hellenistic tomb and a Roman aqueduct within the limits of the park. You can get around following the narrow walkways.
>> Info about: Rodini Park  
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