Rhodes - City Guide
Where To Stay
Minos Beach Art Hotel: luxury hotel located 20mins north of Rhodes Airport. Built as a small community of single-storey and two-storey buildings, nestled along its private stretch of beach.
Alkmini Hotel: Fair priced hotel. Can eb found in a small vilage called Tholos which is 10 mins away from Rhodes Airport. Great for families.
Hotel Semina Arhangelos: Great value for money. Self catering hotel with a small pool.
Eating
There is a variety of different cuisines to sample when on a break in Rhodes. The local restaurants are know as Tavernas which can be found all over the island. The real traditional Greek taverns are in the smaller villages and are worth a visit whilst on holiday here. To find a traditional Greek tavern firstly see who else is sat eating. If the conversations are mainly in Greek then you have found one favoured by locals which is a great start. Then make sure there are no brightly coloured menus positioned outside offering cheap Greek dishes. Some traditional Tavernas don't even have menus - especially not in English! Once you have found a traditional Tavern, find a table, sit down and take your time eating. Locals will not rush their food so just sit back, relax and most important of all - enjoy!
If you would prefer some variety from the traditional Greek cuisine, Rhodes Town and Lindos offer a wide range of international as well as Greek restaurants offering a variety of dishes. As with other Greek Islands, restaurants in Rhodes will offer a large selection of fresh fish dishes which should be sampled.
Budget: Dolci Dolci - Great value food especially for breakfasts. This cafe is located in the Waterside Shopping Centre so be sure to pop in and try one of their fantastic cakes with a coffee.
Mid-Range: Belmo Palace - YOu will find a cosy and casual atmosphere here with when combined with reasonable prices, homemade traditional Greek food as well as International cuisine is a great night out for the whole family.
Luxury: Auberge Bistrot - Visit this restaurant for exquisite food surrounded by the traditional atmosphere of Rhodes.
Things To See And Do
- Take a stroll around the old town of Rhodes to take in the sights if the fabulous buildings. Visit the Mandraki area where the olossus of Rhodes once stood.
- The white town of Lindos is well worth a visit. The acropolis here was only surpassed by the acropolis of Athens, and you can still see its ruins.
- Visit the healing baths of Kallithea.
- The Valley of Butterflies is just what it says and is a beautiful place to visit in the summer.
Shopping in Rhodes
You can buy a huge variety of gifts and clothing in Rhodes. There are ordinary shops where you can buy shoes, clothes, beachwear, books and sunglasses plus much more. Then, there are the souvenir shops where everything Greek can be bought such as leather gloves, belts, fantastic bags and art pieces.
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