Overview of Rhodes (Ρόδος)
Een bezoek aan Rhodes (Ρόδος) in Dodecanese (Zuid-Egeïsche Eilanden (Cycladen & Dodekanesos)) brengt u naar UNESCO Medieval Old Town & Street of the Knights, met verbinding via Rhodes Tourist Port & Diagoras Airport (RHO) (1 km) (18 m above sea level, 125,113 inwoners). Bezoekers komen voor de gezellige plateia, taverna's aan zee en streekgerechten van Zuid-Egeïsche Eilanden (Cycladen & Dodekanesos).
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. Vanaf het knooppunt Syros (Ermoupoli), Rhodes, Santorini (Thira), Mykonos, Naxos & Paros verbinden Blue Star-veerboten, vluchten en KTEL-bussen Rhodes (Rhodes Tourist Port & Diagoras Airport (RHO) (1 km)) met de omliggende plaatsen in 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 & Haven van Rhodes: Wandel langs het dorpsplein, witgekalkte steegjes en traditionele taverna's.
- Stranden & Wandelpaden (Dodecanese): Verken baaien en uitzichtpunten rond Rhodes.
- Dagtrips in Zuid-Egeïsche Eilanden (Cycladen & Dodekanesos): Combineer Rhodes met hoogtepunten in Zuid-Egeïsche Eilanden (Cycladen & Dodekanesos): 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 Zuid-Egeïsche Eilanden (Cycladen & Dodekanesos) (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 Zuid-Egeïsche Eilanden (Cycladen & Dodekanesos):
Best Time to Visit Rhodes
May–Oct. Bekijk alle plaatsen in Zuid-Egeïsche Eilanden (Cycladen & Dodekanesos) of doorzoek het volledige overzicht van 1,450 Griekse steden en eilanden.