Rodas, la mayor de las islas del Dodecaneso en el sureste del mar Egeo, ofrece playas, calles llenas de historia y mucha gastronomía mediterránea y vida nocturna. La antigua acrópolis de Lindos y el castillo medieval circundante elevan lo que ya es un pueblo pintoresco. Varios otros sitios adornan la isla, como las ruinas de tres niveles en Kamiros, el Monasterio de Filerimos y los castillos de Kastello y Monolitho. En la ciudad de Rodas, el Coloso de Rodas, una de las Siete Maravillas del Mundo Antiguo, desapareció hace mucho tiempo, pero el casco antiguo es, sin embargo, una hermosa zona que figura en la lista de la UNESCO, y se puede ver en un Segway, a pie o en autobús. . El Palacio del Gran Maestre (Kastello) es un tributo a la arquitectura bizantina y a la historia de los Caballeros cristianos que lo construyeron y le dieron a la isla su apodo, la Isla de los Caballeros. Por supuesto, el clima templado y soleado de la isla hace que Rodas sea una escapada ideal a la playa, y los deportes acuáticos guiados como el surf de remo, el kayak de mar, el esnórquel y la natación son una excelente manera de disfrutarlo todo. Tours privados También puede llevar a los visitantes a las islas de Symi o las Marmaris turcas en barco. Para una experiencia única en Rodas, planifique un viaje para ver la reunión de verano de coloridas polillas tigre en el parque natural de 600 acres (243 hectáreas), el Valle de las Mariposas; las atracciones incluyen un tren para niños que conduce a un monasterio y un museo.
Rhodes boasts Greece’s longest stretch of summery weather, which runs from April to October. Tourist season peaks in July and August, when the beaches are jammed and temperatures hover around 80°F (28°C). Annual festivals, such as the Medieval Rose Festival (which stretches over multiple weeks in the summer), also bring influxes of visitors. For a mellower atmosphere and gentler temperatures, visit in early April, when the island is covered with wildflowers, or in October or November, when the sea is still warm enough for swimming.
Rhodes is one of the larger Greek islands, so rent a car to explore inland areas. You can also rent bikes or scooters, but ride cautiously on the highways. Rhodes’ KTEL buses are affordable and connect Rhodes Town to the eastern resorts, and cabs are also plentiful—and have set fares for long-distance trips. Rhodes Old Town doesn’t allow cars, and is easy to explore on foot, but the city does have electric vehicles and hop-on-hop off buses you can use for longer distances.
If you have a rental car, head off the main tourist track and explore Rhodes’ tucked-away hamlets. One of the most interesting is Asclepios, north of Kiotari. The village is crowned by a crumpled 15th-century castle that was built by the Knights of St. John. Drive or walk up to the ruins for sweeping views of the island, then visit the Folklore Museum and the Byzantine church, and enjoy a well-earned lunch at a local taverna.
Aside from constant summer sunshine, Rhodes is famed for UNESCO-listed Rhodes Old Town: Europe’s oldest inhabited medieval city and home to the pristine Palace of the Grand Masters of the Knights of Rhodes. The island also boasts the whitewashed, Acropolis-crowned village of Lindos, beautiful beaches, lush valleys, and pine-coated hills.
...MásYou need a minimum of a week. This allows time to experience Rhodes’ best bits, with tours of history-steeped Rhodes Old Town and picturesque Lindos; and outings to wineries, classical ruins, and spots like the verdant Valley of the Butterflies. Stay longer to enjoy Rhodes’ other star turn—its sun-baked beaches.
...MásRhodes Old Town was largely the work of the Knights of St. John, who occupied Rhodes from 1309 to 1523. They constructed the city from what was a fortified Byzantine settlement, protecting it with robust walls and building its imposing Palace of the Grand Master and inn-lined Street of the Knights.
...MásMany consider Lindos to be Rhodes’ prettiest spot, thanks to its shimmering, bougainvillea-festooned houses, paved lanes, and timeworn Acropolis. Others cite Rhodes Old Town, with its cobblestoned lanes, sturdy walls, and crenelated Grand Palace. Close behind is rural Rhodes, where pine forests, wineries, red-roofed villages, and silvery olive groves reign.
...MásFor looks, it’s hard to beat St. Paul’s Bay. This gorgeous half-moon of sands is washed by teal-blue waters and overlooks Lindos Acropolis but can get busy. Other beauties include Tsambika; the soft, picturesque, and often crammed Pefkos; and, for spectacle, sandy Prasonisi, which is harder to access and quieter.
...MásIt can be cheap or expensive, depending on your plans. Generally, Rhodes is cheaper than trendy Greek islands like Santorini, but pricier than others like Crete. Accommodation and food costs mirror those across the Mediterranean, but you can go glam with luxe hotels and activities. There are numerous budget-friendly resorts, too, like Faliraki.
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