Rhodes: visitor guide

Dodecanese · Medieval city · Lindos · beaches

Rhodes is large: splitting nights between the Old Town and Lindos or the south reduces driving. Pair its Knights’ heritage with inland and coastal routes.

Rhodes Old Town

Flight or long ferry from Piraeus

4–5 days

4–5 days

April–June and September–October

4–5 days

Buses link Rhodes Town, Lindos and beaches.

Places to see

• Street of the Knights, Palace of the Grand Master and walls.
• Lindos Acropolis, Anthony Quinn Bay and Kamiros.

Things to do

• Walk the Old Town early.
• Boat around Lindos and taste wine in Embonas.

What to eat

• Pitaroudia, melekouni, lacan and kapamas.
• Local honey, sesame and Athiri wine.

Restaurant picks

• Mavrikos · Lindos · classic Rhodian cuisine.
• Marco Polo Café · Old Town · courtyard dining.
• Ta Petaladika · Old Town · meze and seafood.

Getting there and around

• Flights from Athens and Europe; the Piraeus ferry is much longer.
• Use KTEL/Roda buses by route; a car is more practical for Prasonisi.