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The most beautiful places in Rhodes

What to visit and see on the island of Rhodes

Petr Liška
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The most beautiful places in Rhodes
Inserted: 09.12.2021
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
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Rhodes is one of the largest Greek islands. It offers many historical monuments associated with the Order of the Johannites. In addition to heavily fortified castles, you will also find nice beaches and picturesque towns led by Lindos.

1.
Palace of Grandmasters of the Order of Johann

A huge castle in the city of Rhodes

Altitude: 21 m / 69 ft

In Rhodes city, on the island of the same name, you will find a really powerful castle, which at the same time served as a palace for the Grand Master of the Johanite Order. The thickness of the fortification and the mighty castle bastion will surely take your breath away continue reading

2.
Lindos Castle

Castle and ancient acropolis in one

Altitude: 65 m / 213 ft

High above the town of Lindos sits a medieval castle, which was built by the Johanites to defend against the Turks. In addition to the massive fortifications, you will also find ancient monuments such as the Temple of Athens. From the castle there are several beautiful views of the very nice surroundings continue reading

3.
Tsambika beach

The most famous beach in Rhodes

Altitude: 4 m / 13 ft

Tsambika beach, which is not surrounded by God, is one of the most beautiful that Rhodes has to offer. Here you will find golden sand and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Buses also run here, so you don't just depend on a rented car. continue reading

4.
Monolithos Castle

Never conquered castle

Altitude: 237 m / 778 ft

One of the symbols of the island of Rhodes is the castle of Monolithos on a hundred meters high rock. This castle has never been recharged in its history. From the parking lot it is only a few tens of meters to the castle by a nice stone staircase. There are beautiful views from the top. There is also a white chapel. continue reading

5.
Megali Paralia Lindos beach

Beautiful beach in Lindos

Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

Lindos beach is one of the most beautiful in all of Rhodes. The white houses of the historic town rise above the beautiful semicircular bay and the castle even more above them. However, count that there are crowds of visitors. continue reading

6.
Kamiros

The most famous ruins of the ancient city of Rhodes

Altitude: 102 m / 335 ft

Kamiros are extensive ruins of an ancient city. It is located on the west coast of Rhodes. The main part of the ruins is the Acropolis and then also the main street continue reading

7.
Kolymbia beach

Beautiful pebble beach

Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Between the mountain with the famous Tsambika Monastery and a small peninsula is the famous pebble beach Kolymbia. It is about a kilometer long and is located about 25 kilometers south of the capital Rhodes continue reading

8.
Attavyros (1215 m)

The highest mountain on the island of Rhodes

Altitude: 1 215 m / 3 986 ft

Attavyros (1215 m) is the highest mountain on the island of Rhodes. It is a distinctive massif in the middle west of the island. Both the military road and the tourist path lead to the top continue reading

9.
Navarone bay beach

Almost deserted beach in Rhodes

Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

Just three kilometers south of the tourist-abounding Lindos you will find the very picturesque beach of Navarone. It is basically an arid desert landscape. The northern part is occupied by a hotel complex, but the southern part, closer to the rock massif, is beautifully abandoned. continue reading

10.
Fortress of St. Nicholas

Mandraki port keeper

Altitude: 8 m / 26 ft

North of the historic medieval city of Rhodes is the famous port of Mandraki. The entrance to the port is guarded by an interesting fortress of St. Nicholas. It has been standing here since the 15th century continue reading

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