Južné Egejské ostrovy

Najlepšie miesta v Južnej Egeide

Editor's Choice

This collection highlights the diverse landmarks of Rhodes and the South Aegean, ranging from the UNESCO-listed Medieval City to remote coastal points. It features the 15th-century hospital housing the Archaeological Museum, the Byzantine-era Monastery of Filerimos, and the 14th-century Castle of Asklipio. Natural sites include the seasonal habitat of the Panaxia quadripunctaria moth in Petaloudes and the freshwater ecosystem of Seven Springs. Coastal highlights span from the sheltered Anthony Quinn Bay to the volcanic sands of Milos and the southernmost lighthouse at Prasonisi.

Editor's Choice — Mapa

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Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is located in the Medieval City of Rhodes.

Marcela Střelcová / CC-BY-SA

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Monastery of Filerimos

Located on a hill 267 meters above sea level, this site contains the ruins of ancient Ialysos and a 14th-century monastery built by the Knights of St. John. A stone path leads to a 17-meter concrete cross with panoramic views.

Theodoros Alexandropoulos / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Butterflies Valley Park

Petaloudes is a former municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece.

Khero / Public domain

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Anthony Quinn Bay

A secluded cove on the eastern coast named after the actor who filmed 'The Guns of Navarone' here. Known for its emerald waters, rocky seabed, and pine-fringed shoreline, it is a frequent site for snorkeling.

Bultro / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Hippokratous Square

The central hub of the Medieval City of Rhodes, featuring a 14th-century fountain and the Castellania, a historic building that once served as a commercial court for the Knights of St. John.

Hombre / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Mandraki Windmills

Three medieval stone windmills located on the breakwater of Mandraki Harbor. Originally used to grind grain arriving from merchant ships, they stand near the historic entrance to the ancient port.

Rüdiger Stey / CC BY 3.0

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Seven Springs

A natural woodland area where seven springs flow into a lake. A highlight is the 186-meter-long dark tunnel built in 1931 to transport water to the nearby Kolymbia reservoir.

Notafly / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Rodini Park

An idyllic park with lush forests, crystal-clear ponds and little bridges.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

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Tsambika Monastery

A small Byzantine chapel perched 300 meters above sea level. It is accessible by climbing 350 steps and is a traditional site of pilgrimage for women praying for fertility.

MJJR / CC BY 3.0

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Castle of Asklipio

A 15th-century fortification built by the Knights of St. John on the site of an ancient lighthouse. Its strategic location on a hilltop offers views of the southeastern coastline of Rhodes.

Chris06 / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Archangelos Fort Castle

A 15th-century fortress constructed by Grand Master Orsini and Grand Master Zacosta to protect the local population from pirate raids. The site includes the ruins of a small chapel.

Kospapkoz / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Prasonisi Lighthouse

Situated at the southernmost tip of Rhodes, this 14-meter-tall stone tower was built in 1890. It overlooks the meeting point of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.

npinikas / CC BY 3.0

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Agathi Beach

A sheltered, sandy beach on the eastern coast near Haraki. It is characterized by shallow, clear waters and is overlooked by the medieval Feraklos Castle.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

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Palaiochori Beach

Located on the southern coast of Milos, this beach is known for its colorful pebbles and hydrothermal activity, where volcanic steam vents heat the water in specific spots.

Zde / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Vathy

A sheltered, horseshoe-shaped bay on Sifnos with a shallow sandy bottom and the 17th-century church of Taxiarches located at the water's edge.