Rhodes Castle of Kritinia

Location: Kritinia

The Castle of Kritinia in Rhodes, Dodecanese: On a hill approximately 131 meters above the village of Kritinia, northern Rhodes, stand the ruins of a medieval castle. This castle was constructed by the Knights of Saint John and has elements of Byzantine and Venetian architecture. It was originally built on three levels and each level was assigned to a different Grand Master.

✔ DISCOVER RHODES WITH OUR TOURS!
Book an unforgettable Tour in Rhodes or get there with your own car rental.

The castle is a short climb from the asphalt road and its location offers a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, the neighboring island of Halki and the port of Kameiros. Inside the walls, there are the remnants of a chapel. In the close monastery of Saint John, you can view lovely wall paintings from the 16th century. In summer, there are few events taking place in this Castle, such as festivities from the Medieval Rose Festival that is organized every June.

Explore Rhodes with a tour

Discover some of the most popular tours in Rhodes:

View more tours

Top Tours and activities

• Best Seller

  Island bus tour around Rhodes

  Category: City, Island, Shore Excursions

  Show description

  This all-day island tour is a perfect opportunity to explore the most interesting part of Rhodes island, traditional villages and historical monuments.

  8 hours Map

  from € 45.00

  Book now