Gary Jennings

Rhodes Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights Gary Jennings

When you find yourself in the Old Town of the capital of Rhodes, it is easy to imagine the celebrated Knights of Rhodes taking centre stage, but in truth, the history of the Greek island of Rhodes goes back much further. Take a stroll through the cobbled lanes of medieval history, marvel at the arched entrances and pause in the beautiful squares and courtyards of yesteryear. Introduction to Rhodes - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Rhodes Town - Old Town of Rhodes - Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes - Archaeological Museum of Rhodes (Hospital of the Knights) - Mandriki Port - Rhodes Aquarium (Hydro Biological Station of Rhodes) - Lindos - Acropolis of Lindos - Tholos - Valley of Butterflies - Ancient Kamiros - Ialysos - Ancient Ialysos - Archangelos - Monastery of Panagia Tsambika - Faliraki - Faliraki Water Park - Beaches in Rhodes - Diving in Rhodes - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Agla Hotel - Anastasia Hotel - Orion Hotel - Caravel, Ixia - Hotel Ziakis, Pefkos - Places to Eat - Marco Polo Cafe - Koykos Cafe - Artemida - Luna Bar - Mike's Taverna - Places to Shop - Socratous Street, Old City, Rhodes Town - New Market, Rhodes Town - Buying Ceramics in Rhodes - Surfer's Paradise, Ixia - Other Shopping Tips