Rhodes Holidays 2026/2027

Things to Do in Rhodes

Rhodes carries more history and outdoor variety than most islands its size, and the highlights spread right across the map.

• The Old Town on foot: Inside the walls, the Palace of the Grand Master, the cobbled Street of the Knights, and the Archaeological Museum sit within a few minutes' walk of one another, so a half-day covers the essentials. Go early or late to slip past the cruise crowds that fill the main lanes by mid-morning.

• Lindos Acropolis: A steep walk up through the village — or a donkey ride for anyone who'd rather not — reaches the ancient acropolis, the Temple of Athena Lindia, and a clear view down over the near-circular sweep of St Paul's Bay. Bring water and a hat, as there is almost no shade on the rock.

• Valley of the Butterflies: Between June and September, thousands of Jersey tiger moths cluster along this shaded river gorge at Petaloudes, around 25 km from the capital. Wooden walkways and small waterfalls make it an easy, cool walk on a hot afternoon. Outside those months the moths disperse and the valley falls quiet, though the shaded path and running water still make a pleasant stop.

• Kallithea Springs: The 1920s Italian-built thermal spa has been restored into a swimming and snorkelling spot, with domed pavilions, mosaic floors, and clear coves. It's a short hop from Faliraki and the capital alike, and works well as a half-day.

• Day trip to Symi: Catamarans from Mandraki Harbour reach the neighbouring island of Symi in about an hour, where a horseshoe of pastel neoclassical houses rings one of the prettiest harbours in the Dodecanese. Most trips pause at Panormitis monastery along the way, and the swimming stops on the return leg are often the part guests remember most.