The largest of the Dodecanese islands, due to its geographical location Rhodes is an island that has over 300 days of sunshine a year and with temperatures averaging the low 30’s in the summer and 14-15 C in January/February, makes for a popular year round island to visit.

Rhodes Town–the capital–is divided into the Old and New Town, the former offering a particularly ‘Game of Thrones’esque atmosphere amongst its imposing palaces, Gothic style churches and is testament to the chequered history of Byzantine, Middle Ages and Turkish rule.

The New Town offers ample shopping opportunities and a marina where you can relax and sip your coffee as you people watch.

Luckily Rhodes is ridding itself of its 'drink and party' reputation. There are over 40 beaches to choose from, hence making the island a perfect choice if it's a beach break you're after. Try Saint Paul's Bay for sand, Prassonisi on the south coast for excellent windsurfing and a must visit is Lindos, with its whitewashed churches dominated by an acropolis atop the town's hill overlooking the beach below.

Practical Info

Many European Charter flights fly to Rhodes at the height of the tourist season, or connect from Athens by plane or for those who like to make travelling a part of the whole experience, a very pleasant yet long ferry ride from Piraeus port.