Rough Guides - The Mini Rough Guide to Rhodes (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (Mini Rough Guides)

HOW TO USE THIS E-BOOK

Getting Around this e-Book

This Rough Guide Mini e-book is designed to inspire you and help you plan for your visit to Rhodes, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.

The guide begins with our selection of Highlights, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan an unforgettable trip. The Introduction and History and Culture chapters give the lowdown on Rhodes, past and present, while the Out and About chapter is a comprehensive guide to all the best sights. You will find ideas for getting active in Things to Do, while the Food and Drink chapter introduces you to the local cuisine and gives listings of our favourite restaurants by area. Travel Essentials offers just that; practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, Where to Stay provides a special selection of hotels for every budget.

In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

Maps

All key attractions and sights in Rhodes are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

Images

Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Rhodes. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.

About Rough Guides:

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Table of Contents

10 THINGS NOT TO MISS

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1. Rhodes New Town

The main surprise here is whimsical Italian architecture in a variety of 1920s and 1930s styles. For more information, .

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2. Petalodes

The Valley of the Butterflies offers an idyllic escape from summer heat, and sightings of rare Jersey tiger moths. For more information, .

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3. Lndos

A collection of old sea captains mansions sit beneath the towering Acropolis with its ancient Temple of Athena. For more information, .

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4. Smi Island

Deservedly the most popular day-trip destination from Rhodes, the port presents a stunning tableau of preserved neoclassical mansions. For more information, .

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5. Palace of the Grand Masters

The imposing centrepiece of Rhodes Old Town houses two excellent museums with some fascinating ancient and medieval exhibits. For more information, .

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6. Kameiros

The most scenic and untouched of the islands ancient sites. For more information, .

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7. Thrri Monastery

The 14th- and 15th-century frescoes in its church are the most noteworthy on Rhodes. For more information, .

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8. Tsambka Bay

Soft golden sand meets sparkling aquamarine water at this lovely beach. For more information, .

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9. Kritina Castle

Though a ruined shell, this fort offers great views of islets to the west. For more information, .

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10. Street of the Knights

This 14th-century street in Rhodes Old Town is so atmospheric that it is frequently used as a film location. For more information, .

A PERFECT TOUR OF RHODES

Day 1

Rhodes Town. Head immediately to the Grand Masters Palace before crowds gather, then follow Odn Ippotn to the intriguing Archaeological Museum. Have lunch at Demenagas, outside the Akandi Gate facing Akandia Bay, then visit Kal Kadosh Shalom synagogue-museum in the nearby old Jewish quarter. Swim at lli beach, then stop at the late-opening Aquarium at the cape one of the many Italian buildings which grace this district. Dine at atmospheric Marco Polo Caf, or Steno. If stamina remains, sample Old Town nightlife around Plata Aronos.

Day 2

Smi Break. Take a morning catamaran or conventional craft to Smi, check into accommodation there, then view Horis museum before it closes. Bus service is limited, so rent a scooter or car to explore the island, or use taxi-boats to beaches. Marathonda and Nano bays both have suitable lunch tavernas. Explore Gials in the evening; dine at one of our recommended tavernas (for more information, ).

Day 3

Rhodes East Coast. Return to Rhodes by midday, collect your hire car at your arrival dock. Reach Pigs Kallithas Art Deco monument before it closes, then lunch and a dip at Oasis lido. Continue south towards the accommodation of your choice, near or at Lndos, then treat yourself to dinner at Mavrikos in Lndos after another sunset swim.

Day 4

Lndos and around. Get up onto ancient Lndos acropolis before temperatures soar, and while morning light flatters the sweeping coastal views. Point your car north towards Tsambka beach, with lunch at Stegn, and then visit the Ept Pigs oasis. Return to Lndos for a second overnight.