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Rhodes Travel Guide
Plan your Rhodes trip. Ferry routes, RHO airport, best months, Beaufort conditions and expert planning advice for Greece's largest Dodecanese island.
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Arriving at Rhodes — Commercial Port and Mandraki
Rhodes has two ports: the commercial ferry port (used by Blue Star Ferries and overnight services from Piraeus) and the historic Mandraki harbour — the legendary site of the Colossus of Rhodes and the departure point for day trips to Symi and Kos. Ferries from Piraeus dock at the commercial port; a 10-minute walk leads to the entrance of the medieval Old Town. Mandraki is immediately adjacent to the New Town and the Palace of the Grand Master.
Getting Around Rhodes
Rhodes Town (combining the medieval Old Town and the New Town) is walkable. For the rest of the island, the main KTEL bus network serves the east coast (Faliraki, Lindos) and west coast (Kameiros). Bus services to Lindos vary by season; check the current timetable for departure times. A hire car may be useful for the south of the island and interior villages, depending on your plans.
The UNESCO Old Town
The medieval walled city of Rhodes — built by the Knights of Saint John between 1309 and 1523 — is the best-preserved medieval city in the Mediterranean. The Street of the Knights (Ippoton), the Palace of the Grand Master, and the Turkish Quarter (Socratous Street) within the walls form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old Town is primarily pedestrianised and takes 2-4 hours to explore properly on foot. Arriving early (before 09:00) or in the evening avoids the cruise ship day-trip crowds.
Beaufort and Sea Conditions
Rhodes is in the southeastern Dodecanese; its local conditions differ from those in the Cyclades. The Piraeus–Rhodes route is a long crossing, with vessels and schedules varying by date. Check current forecast and operator or port notices before travel; do not infer service status from a regional comparison.
Beyond the Old Town: Exploring Rhodes
Lindos, 50 kilometres south of Rhodes Town, is the island's second major destination — a hilltop acropolis and ancient theatre above a whitewashed village and a protected bay of remarkable clarity. The village is car-free; the acropolis is best visited at opening time before cruise ship day trips arrive. Filerimos hill west of Rhodes Town offers Byzantine churches and views across the northern plain. The east coast beaches — Anthony Quinn Bay, Tsambika — are accessible by bus from Rhodes Town and are considerably cleaner and less congested than the northern resort strips. Rhodes rewards four to five nights for a first visit; the island's size and variety justify the time.
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