Overview of Rhodes (Ρόδος)
Visiter Rhodes (Ρόδος) dans le district de Dodecanese (Égée-Méridionale (Cyclades & Dodécanèse : Santorin, Mykonos, Rhodes)) permet de découvrir UNESCO Medieval Old Town & Street of the Knights, accessible via Rhodes Tourist Port & Diagoras Airport (RHO) (1 km) (altitude 18 m above sea level, 125,113 habitants). La ville séduit par sa plateia, son front de mer et les spécialités de Égée-Méridionale (Cyclades & Dodécanèse : Santorin, Mykonos, Rhodes).
Key Local Landmarks in Rhodes: UNESCO Medieval Old Town & Street of the Knights · Palace of the Grand Master · Lindos Acropolis & St. Paul's Bay.
Getting to Rhodes: Ferries, Flights & KTEL Transit
Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets high-speed catamarans from Piraeus Gates E6/E7 and Rafina, plus Aegean Airlines and Sky Express flights into JTR, JMK, RHO, PAS, JNX, and MLO. Depuis le pôle de Syros (Ermoupoli), Rhodes, Santorini (Thira), Mykonos, Naxos & Paros, les ferries Blue Star, vols et bus KTEL relient directement Rhodes (Rhodes Tourist Port & Diagoras Airport (RHO) (1 km)) et Dodecanese.
What to See & Do Around Rhodes
- UNESCO Medieval Old Town & Street of the Knights: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Rhodes (Dodecanese).
- Palace of the Grand Master: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Rhodes (Dodecanese).
- Lindos Acropolis & St. Paul's Bay: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Rhodes (Dodecanese).
- Plateia & Front de Mer de Rhodes : Promenade autour du port ou de la place centrale, des ruelles blanchies et des tavernes.
- Criques, Plages & Sentiers (Dodecanese) : Randonnées panoramiques et baignade autour de Rhodes.
- Excursions en Égée-Méridionale (Cyclades & Dodécanèse : Santorin, Mykonos, Rhodes) : Combinez la visite de Rhodes avec les sites majeurs de Égée-Méridionale (Cyclades & Dodécanèse : Santorin, Mykonos, Rhodes) : Santorini Oia Caldera, Mykonos Windmills & Delos, Naxos Portara, Paros Naoussa, Milos Sarakiniko, and Rhodes Old Town & Lindos..
What to Eat in Rhodes — Traditional Greek Taverna & Regional Dodecanese Cuisine
Rhodes shares the culinary traditions of Égée-Méridionale (Cyclades & Dodécanèse : Santorin, Mykonos, Rhodes) (Pitaroudia Chickpea & Mint Fritters) and Dodecanese. Look for these signature Greek dishes, wines, and taverna customs when visiting Rhodes:
- Pitaroudia Chickpea & Mint Fritters,Regional specialty enjoyed across Rhodes and Dodecanese (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Lakani Slow-Cooked Goat with Coarse Wheat in Clay Pot & Melekouni Sesame-Honey Bar,Regional specialty enjoyed across Rhodes and Dodecanese (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Regional Greek Wine, Ouzo & Tsipouro Pairing: Athiri & Mandilaria Rhodian Wines, Souma Fig Spirit & Coriander Liqueur
- Local Taverna & Agora Tip: Medieval Old Town Backstreets (Menekleous & Sofokleous), Nea Agora & Lindos Rooftop Terraces. Try a warm Melekouni (Rhodes' PGI sesame, thyme-honey, orange-zest, and cinnamon energy bar) from a village bakery in Apollona or Lindos.
Nearby Greek Towns & Islands from Rhodes
Combine a stop in Rhodes with these closest neighboring Greek towns, villages, and islands across Dodecanese and Égée-Méridionale (Cyclades & Dodécanèse : Santorin, Mykonos, Rhodes):
Best Time to Visit Rhodes
May–Oct. Parcourez toutes les villes de Égée-Méridionale (Cyclades & Dodécanèse : Santorin, Mykonos, Rhodes) ou consultez le répertoire complet des 1,450 villes et îles de Grèce.