Rhodos

Ostrov · 🇬🇷 Řecko

Počet obyvatel 127 613

Rozloha 1 394 km²

Časové pásmo Europe/Athens

Oficiální web www.rhodes.gr

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Rhodes Essentials

Rhodes combines UNESCO-listed medieval heritage with ancient Greek archaeology and unique natural landscapes. The island's core is the walled Old Town, featuring the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master. Coastal highlights include the Acropolis of Lindos and the thermal springs of Kallithea. Inland, sites like the Valley of the Butterflies and Seven Springs offer wooded ecosystems, while the ancient ruins of Kamiros and the Acropolis of Rhodes showcase the island's classical history.

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Editor's Choice: Rhodes Highlights

Rhodes offers a diverse mix of medieval architecture and unique natural landscapes. This selection spans the UNESCO-listed Old Town, featuring the Knights’ fortifications and the Mandraki Windmills, to the island’s mountainous interior and coastal landmarks. Highlights include the 15th-century frescoes of Aghios Nikolaos Fountoukli, the narrow water tunnel at Seven Springs, and the southernmost lighthouse at Prasonisi. From Byzantine monasteries perched on cliffs to the emerald waters of Anthony Quinn Bay, these sites showcase the island's strategic history and geological variety.

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Rhodes' Best Beaches

Rhodes features a diverse coastline ranging from the sheltered, sandy bays of the east to the wind-swept shores of the west. This selection highlights the fine white sands of Tsambika, the emerald waters of Anthony Quinn Bay—named after the actor who filmed 'The Guns of Navarone' nearby—and the thermal springs area of Faliraki. The list includes secluded spots like St. Paul’s Bay beneath the Lindos Acropolis and specialized locations like the kite-surfing hub of Kalavarda.

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Historic Sites of Rhodes

This collection spans over two millennia of history on the island of Rhodes. It features ancient Hellenistic landmarks like the Acropolis of Rhodes and its well-preserved stadium, alongside significant 14th and 15th-century fortifications built by the Knights of Saint John. Highlights include the restored Palace of the Grand Master, the hilltop ruins of Kamiros, and various medieval castles such as Monolithos and Kritinia that once guarded the coastline from invaders.

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Spiritual Landmarks of Rhodes

Rhodes' spiritual landscape reflects its crossroads history between East and West. This collection features the 14th-century Monastery of Filerimos, built by the Knights of St. John, and the 16th-century Suleyman Mosque with its distinct pink domes. It includes Kahal Shalom, Greece's oldest synagogue, alongside remote Byzantine gems like Moni Thari and the frescoed church of Aghios Nikolaos Fountoukli. These sites showcase diverse architectural styles ranging from Gothic and Ottoman to traditional Greek Orthodox monasticism.

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Traditional Flavors of Rhodes

This selection highlights the diverse culinary landscape of Rhodes, from the mountain village tavernas of Psinthos and Embonas to the coastal seafood hubs of Stegna and Kiotari. It features family-run establishments specializing in regional Mediterranean dishes, wood-fired meats, and fresh Aegean seafood. Key locations like Mesostrati Koutouki and Stegna Kozas represent the island’s traditional gastronomic heritage, often providing outdoor seating and local ingredients.

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