Rhodes is globally recognized for its timeless traditions and it’s cosmopolitan and contemporary nature. Rhodes will most certainly capture your heart with its wealth of attractions and history. The old town of Rhodes is the best preserved medieval settlement and has been included and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The street of the knights is a charming street of Rhodes which represents palatial residences of 7 different nationalities and will make you gasp in wonder. Walking in the cobble streets, you cannot miss the chance to visit the Palace of the Grand Master which stands as the centerpiece of the walled town, this significant landmark was in fact used as the last line of defense to protect the village during the Byzantine empire. The time capsule that exists within the imposing walls of Rhodes from the past that stand still to the present has symbolized the old town as the ‘coat of arms’, and is one of the very reasons why you must visit this wonder of the world during your summer holidays.

The bronze wonder of the ancient world, The Colossus of Rhodes, at some point stood at the entrance of the city’s harbor. The ships would sail under the feet of the statue of the sun-god Helios and at night the passage was closed with a gargantuan chain. One of the most important archaeological sites in Rhodes is the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, standing 116m above sea level and surrounded by the walls of the knights. Here you will get to see the impressive Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, featuring the 4th century village of Lindos which is Built on a spectacular hilltop above an earlier temple and remains to be the most popular village of the island.

You also have the opportunity to book a full day cruise to Halki island or enjoy a trip from Rhodes to Symi by boat. Chalki (or Halki) is an island with an authentic Greek character that very much resembles the colorful houses that Symi displays. Do not miss the chance to visit Agia Thekla where you can stop for a lovely swim as it has been awarded a top spot in the Dodecanese islands. On the southern tip of Symi, Panormitis harbor offers great shelter for all types of yachts and has the monastery of Archangel Michael standing in the middle of the bay as one of the largest shrines of orthodoxy all over Greece. Finally, for an interesting Rhodes sailing itinerary you can combine your trips with Symi with Fethiye or Marmaris in Turkey where you can immerse in a new oriental atmosphere. Fethiye is a touristic town with lots of shopping opportunities, restaurants and amazingly low prices at the Grand Bazaar that make it a great way to top off your journey with some souvenirs you can bring back home with you.

If you get a glimpse of the map, lay your eyes on Rhodes and you will notice that there are many picturesque villages far from those near the shore. The villages of Rhodes seem to be hidden almost on purpose and are in fact secret gems of the island. The village of Embonas with its famous wines and local costumes, the village of Apollona with it’s impressive folklore museum, the mountainous village of Agios Isidoros that has a height of 532m, the village of Archangelos which has a long tradition in ceramics and music, Afandou which is the island’s weaving tapestry hub, Lardos with it’s Byzantine castles, Kritinia with the castle of Kastellos, Salakos with its many sources, Ialyssos with it’s museum of mineralogy and paleontology, Asklipio with the Byzantine Church and Eleousa with its Venetian buildings and taverns.