Monastery
Tsambika Monastery
A tiny Byzantine church 240m up a hill, reached by 350 steps, with sweeping views over Kolymbia and Tsambika beach. Famous for its local fertility legend.
Destinations
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Destinations on Rhodes
Beaches, monasteries, castles and landmarks worth the drive. Tap a pin on the map or filter by type, then read the full guide below.
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Beach
Agathi Beach
A sheltered cove of fine golden sand and shallow water, with a 700-year-old cave chapel and the medieval Feraklos castle nearby. Great for snorkelling.
Beach
Traounou Beach
A quiet Blue Flag pebble beach with crystal-clear water and a beautiful sea cave that’s a favourite for diving and snorkelling. Mostly natural and uncrowded.
Beach
Elli Beach
Rhodes Town’s lively main beach — crystal water, beach bars and the famous concrete diving platform out in the sea. Minutes from the medieval Old Town.
Landmark
Kallithea Springs
A restored 1920s seaside monument where architecture meets nature — domes, crystal coves and a café. A Guns of Navarone film location with a resident cat sanctuary.
Resort town
Faliraki
A lively resort with a near-5km sandy beach, watersports and a buzzing-yet-family-friendly nightlife. Mini-golf, a water park and Anthony Quinn Bay are close by.
Beach
Faliraki Beach
The long, golden sweep of sand fronting Faliraki resort — sun loungers, beach bars and watersports along its full length, with calm swimming water.
Beach
Tsambika Beach
A wide stretch of soft golden sand and shallow turquoise water beneath the monastery hill — one of the island’s most photographed and family-friendly beaches.
Beach
Afandou Beach
A long, pebbly and gently sloping beach that stays peaceful even in high season, backed by an 18-hole golf course. A favourite of locals seeking space.
Beach
Ladiko Beach
A pair of small, sheltered coves in a green bay just north of Anthony Quinn — calm clear water ringed by rocks and pines, ideal for a quiet swim.
Beach
Anthony Quinn Bay
A stunning rocky bay of vivid turquoise water named after the Hollywood actor who filmed here. Dramatic rocks and rich marine life make it a snorkelling favourite.
Beach
Kalithea Beach
Small, scenic coves beside the historic Kallithea Springs, with clear sheltered water and rocky surrounds — a calm spot popular for swimming and snorkelling.
Beach
Prasonisi
The island’s southern tip, where two seas meet across a sandy isthmus — a world-class windsurfing and kitesurfing spot with calm water on one side, waves on the other.
Beach
Haraki Beach
A relaxed crescent bay below the Feraklos castle, lined with tavernas along a small promenade. Clear shallow water and a laid-back village feel.
Beach
Stegna Beach
A long, sheltered bay near Archangelos with calm water and traditional fish tavernas at the shore — an authentic, family-friendly local beach.
Landmark
Lindos
The island’s most iconic village — whitewashed houses, cobbled lanes and the ancient Acropolis crowning the hill above two sandy bays. An unmissable day trip.
Landmark
Old Town of Rhodes
A UNESCO World Heritage medieval city of cobbled streets, the Palace of the Grand Master and the Street of the Knights — one of Europe’s best-preserved walled towns.
Landmark
Mount Filerimos
A peaceful hilltop of ancient ruins, a monastery and a tree-lined path to a giant cross with panoramic views. Resident peacocks roam the grounds.
Point of interest
Butterflies Valley
A lush, shaded gorge of streams and wooden bridges where thousands of Jersey tiger moths gather each summer. A cool, green walk away from the heat.
Point of interest
Seven Springs
A shaded forest oasis of streams, a small lake and a famous walk-through water tunnel. Peacocks, pine air and a taverna make it a refreshing escape.
Point of interest
Diagoras Airport
Rhodes International Airport on the island’s northwest coast — the main gateway for arrivals, about 14km from Rhodes Town and a short transfer to all resorts.