Location: Rhodes
Top Things to do in Rhodes
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Rhodes, South Aegean
The largest of the twelve Dodecanese islands on the Aegean's eastern edge, Rhodes is also its most popular. The well-preserved medieval city of Rhodes sits at the north of the island of the same name. High rise hotels line the northern and eastern coastlines. Small villages and resorts dot the island's other shores. Whether your interests are beaches, bars or ancient sites, Rhodes offers an abundance of all three. Authentic Greece can be found in the hilly interior of the 50-mile-long island.
Restaurants in Rhodes
1. Ladomylos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 530marjanb
The small museum Ladomilos in the center of the village of Sianna is a sure stop when you explore the island by car! Already the trip going there is worthwhile, driving through the mountains and nature of Rhodes. The village of Sianna is situated on the westcoast of the island. The museum is a nice stop,(no entrance fees) we received a warm welcome there by Anastasia and Despina, who.told us all about the process of making oil out of the olives. And of course the tasting part is very nice! All together a great experience in a friendly and warm Greek environment! Thank you Anastasia & Despina for your warm.welcome and interesting info you shared with us.We will.pass again...????
2. The Cultural and Geological Palace of Rhodes
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By CulturalCutie
Spyros is an incredibly enthusiastic, kind and proud owner of his collection of antiquities, geological stones and minerals and artifacts depicting Greek mythology and Greek gods! The paintings on the ceilings we found especially beautiful! Spyros gave us a personal and enthusiastic tour and told us about his findings with a lot of wit. We would definitely recommend going here! It is a good way to see a broad spectrum historical Greek treasures!
3. Rhodes Toy Museum
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5.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By 999millief
Visited here on hotel recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful toy museum. Items carefully laid out by decade upstairs with with added bonus of free play arcade games and my all time favourite Pacman! Free entry, lovely staff, worthwhile visit.
4. Ancient Kamiros
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4.5 based on 1,071 reviews
Built around the 7th century B.C., this ancient city of Rhodes contains the remains of an advanced civilization that is dated nearly 3,000 years old.
Reviewed By Philip_Marsh - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Situated on the North West coast of Rhodes Kamiros is the smallest of the 3 ancient cities that formed the Rhodian state. It’s a Hellenistic city and whilst I’ve seen larger, more impressive ruins this is a little treasure. Built in a cleft of a hill this is a perfect place to visit, with a path that takes you to the top of the site before bringing you down hill via the Main Street with the city laid out on both sides. There is also a nice breeze which funnels down the slope and keeps you cool. This site is situated near the coast road (hence easy access), there are taverns nearby on the coast (although not the cheapest places to eat/drink) and there is plenty of free parking on site. The cost is €6 per head (adults), it requires some effort to climb the slope originally (there are seats on the way up) but it isn’t crowded and it will only take you about 45-60 minutes to explore (a positive when it’s hot). Go, explore, enjoy the city, history and the setting.
5. Kritinia Castle
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4.5 based on 425 reviews
Reviewed By SwissTonyPortsmouth
Just love the short climb up to the castle and to breath the fresh air here. The most spectacular views over the Aegean can e seen towards Symi. The small cafe has excellent Thyme honey on offer after the harvest and is one of the best honey's we have ever purchased.
6. Monolithos Castle
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4.5 based on 1,011 reviews
Reviewed By carlyp123 - Stansted Mountfitchet, United Kingdom
This is totally undersold, an easy-ish climb from the parking (coffee shop nearby for after!) and the views were exceptional. You can walk around and into the small church at the top, and also light a candle (donations can be left there too). There is no entrance fee, but should be!
7. The Church of the Panagia
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By The_Running_Tenor - Croydon, United Kingdom
We really didn't get on with Lindos; parking atrocious, too crowded and difficult to navigate. Fortunately we found what we were looking for more by luck and suddenly spotting the bell tower. It costs €2, you won't be allowed to take pictures and both men and women will need to cover bare legs and shoulders (coverings provided) but it's well worth it if you like churches. It's also nice and cool inside. The main building is completely covered in frescoes of bible stories with a "doom" picture at the back representing the day of judgement.There is a small exhibition of religious artifacts in a side chapel. It's all kept in good condition and very atmospheric with Greek orthodox church music playing. Probably the best €2 you'll spend on the island!
8. Bee Museum
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Greece's unique Bee Museum was established in 2004 in Rhodes and quickly became one of the best in the world. It aims to present the tradition of Beekeeping in Greece as well as the marvelous world of Bees. When someone arrives at the Bee Museum we offer him Melekouni, the traditional sweet of Rhodes. Among other things, our visitors get the chance to watch bees producing honey in real time, get in touch with all of the bees' products, have fun playing interactive games and buy traditional products and sweet souvenirs.
9. Farma of Rhodes Petting Zoo
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4.5 based on 768 reviews
Enjoy the feeling of being close to animals as never before. Ostriches and other animals wait for you to come and show them your love. In the farm you can interact with the animals, like touching, feeding and taking a photo with them! An exciting experience you will totally enjoy! We have also prepared a special area, where you can enter and safely interact with ostriches! Also, a botanic garden with local plant species awaits for you. After finishing your tour of the farm, you can enjoy our handmade dishes such as ostrich omelette or ostrich burger and other delicacies. Before leaving you can also pay a visit to our souvenir shop where you can find carved and painted ostrich eggs, cosmetics from ostrich, bee honey, herbs and other products from our farm!
Reviewed By 434arekm - Inverness, United Kingdom
Recommended for everyone! Very friendly staff, nice animals and great food in restaurant! **********milion star!
10. Profitis Ilias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By palmsandtropics - Crete, Greece
Profitis Ilias. Here is the abandoned villa of Mussolini (also known as Villa de Vecchi). It got its name from the Italian commander of the Dodecanese archipelago under Mussolini Count Cesare Mario de Vecchi. This ardent supporter of the Italian National Fascist Party and a confidant of the Duce rebuilt a beautiful historic building to live in it, and in the summer use it as a summer residence of Benito Mussolini. The leader of the Italian fascists intended to spend in Rhodes the last years of his life after retirement, but did not manage to visit the island. Thus, the house went down in history as "Villa Mussolini", although the Duce never saw him. At the moment, the villa is already many years old and it is completely abandoned. After the Italians left the islands for some time, it was the spa house of the Greek royal family, and then - after the liquidation of the monarchy - became the property of the Greek state ???? To get to the villa, you can climb up the small slopes. But there is one “but” - the road to Profitis Illas is quite winding (serpentine), so if you are sensitive to such things, think better. ????
