If you ask Google or ChatGPT what is so unique about Rhodes, you will get a list of the standard things you find on every travel provider’s website. The old walled city of Rhodes, the Acropolis of Lindos, the variety of beaches, the delicious food, the blue sea, the hospitality of the people, and so on.
And, of course, Rhodes Town is beautiful, Lindos perhaps even more so, Faliraki is vibrant, the food is delicious, and the weather is fantastic. Certainly, no argument there.
But Rhodes is so much more than the things that every website mentions.

LARGE AND VERY DIVERSE

Due to its size, 80 kilometres from north to south and thus the fourth largest island in Greece, Rhodes almost feels like a separate country, with an enormous variety of landscapes and atmospheres.
Thanks to Rhodes’ size, even in the busiest months of the year there are still large areas that are very quiet, with virtually deserted beaches, beautiful hiking trails and small, quiet coastal or mountain villages such as Gennadi, Mesanagros or Agios Isidoros.
The highest mountain on Rhodes, Attaviros (1,215 metres), is high enough to be covered in snow in many winters, and the north coast has deep cut gorges that are ideal for challenging hikes.

38 BLUE FLAG BEACHES

There are certainly other islands in the Mediterranean with beautiful beaches in small, rocky coves. However, Rhodes offers a particularly wide variety. The fashionable seaside resorts of Faliraki, Kalithea and Llalysos are off set by family-friendly beaches such as Kolymbia and Afantou. Anthony Quin’s Bay and Traounou Bay are nothing short of spectacular, and after a visit, everyone understands why the beaches of Archangelos and Tsambika are so popular. Prasonisi is world-famous for its spectacular kite-surfing opportunities, and on the very quiet north-west coast, you often have miles of beach to yourself, even in summer. No less than thirty-eight beaches on Rhodes had Blue Flag status in 2025, and hard work is being done to exceed 40 in the coming season.

THE GREEN ISLAND

If you fly to Rhodes during the day, you will see a large number of islands passing by below you. What is particularly striking is the lack of colour. Almost all the islands are brown/beige in a beautiful blue sea. Rhodes is called the green island, and for good reason. Even at the end of the season, when it has hardly rained for months, the green of trees and bushes continues to dominate the landscape. Thanks to the often abundant rainfall in winter and the underground natural reservoirs, the forests can easily maintain themselves and even expand.

CLASSICAL PAST VISIBLE EVERYWHERE

Lindos is, quite rightly so, a much-praised and popular tourist hotspot. Lindos gives visitors that ultimate Mediterranean feeling with its white houses, winding streets, excellent restaurants (including 2-star restaurants), the largest Acropolis in Greece after Athens and beautiful beaches in what are perhaps the most beautiful bays on the island.
But, for lovers of classical archaeological sites, there are many more sights to see on Rhodes. A few examples:
Ancient Kameiros, west of Rhodes town, was one of the three cities that founded the city of Rhodes. The enormous ruins are still clearly visible in a spectacular location by the sea, overlooking the Turkish coast.
Further to the southwest, Monolithos Castle is situated in a special place. The road to it alone is worth the effort. Have your cameras ready!

MONOLITHOS AND SURROUNDINGS

Kallithéa, southeast of Rhodes Town, is best known for its magnificent springs and fountains, which the Italians turned into a splendid spa resort at the beginning of the 20th century. The architecture is dominated by marble and mosaics that follow the natural shapes of the surrounding rocks. Don’t forget to visit the beach clubs here.

WHEN GREEKS ARE HAVING FUN …

Greeks are a proud but extremely hospitable people, and the inhabitants of Rhodes are the epitome of this. Family and friends are important to them, and they love to chat. Don’t be surprised if, after an evening in a taverna, the owner comes and sits with you at your table. Often, a glass of ouzo is served and stories are told about a family member who lives or has lived in your country.
By the way, it is a myth that every evening in a Greek taverna ends with the smashing of plates and dancing the sirtaki. But when Greeks are having a good time, there is often a band with at least one bouzouki.