Rhodes Island, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese island group in the Aegean Sea; The old city center shining with its medieval architecture, the town of Lindos decorated with white, dazzling beaches in the middle of nature and delicious food alternatives is a route that should be on your travel lists.. Moreover, Rhodes; Since it remained under Ottoman rule until the Tripoli War in 1911-1912, it also hosts a large number of Ottoman architecture, especially in the old city center.. However, it is a fact that this huge Greek island, which came under Ottoman rule with Suleiman the Magnificent and was ruled by the Ottomans for 400 years, gained most of its touristic values ​​today thanks to the Knights Templar.. For this reason, the title of Knights Island, which we come across in many articles before we go, is not unjustified at all.

Rhodes Island The proximity of Marmaris and Fethiye makes it easily reached by a ferry.. Rhodes, one of the Greek islands that you can go to directly from our country, without any direct or intermediate flight, therefore welcomes many Turkish tourists every year.. Rhodes, which is Greece’s fourth largest island after Crete, Euboea and Lesbos, is also very lucky in terms of places to visit.. The island that brings different cultures together; It definitely deserves a at least 3 days plan with its old town area, alternative beaches, Lindos town and touristic points at different points.

How to Get to Rhodes Island?

You can go to Rhodes Island by plane or ferry. You have two alternatives to go to Rhodes by ferry; One of them is Marmaris and the other one is Fethiye.

Rhodes Island is 11 miles away from Bozburun Peninsula in Marmaris and it is preferable to go to the island by ferry here as the distance is very close. The easiest and shortest way you can do. Since there is a lot of demand in the summer months, we recommend; buy your tickets online. You can reach Rhodes Island in 1 hour by using the Yeşil Marmaris Lines ferries departing from Marmaris port. The return flights depart from Rhodes at 17:00 in the evening. The current price of a one-way ferry is 40 Euros, we paid 70 Euros per person for the round trip last year.

Going by ferry from Fethiye to Rhodes is a little bit more expensive than Marmaris. it takes longer but that is a total of 1.5 hours in the end. One way 50 Euros, return 60 Euros.

On the ferry from Marmaris to Rhodes

Where to Stay on Rhodes Island?

Rhodes old town is always lively, so Assuming that you will spend the first 2 days in this environment, it is most logical to stay in the old town.. You can choose B&B-style hostels like us and solve the accommodation issue economically.. Those who have a long time on the island; can organize part of the stay to the old town area and the other part to Lindos. Lindos is a very nice town to visit and stay in; however, our first choice and recommendation is definitely the old city center in terms of the possibility to visit quickly.

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Casa de la Sera in Rhodes

How to Travel in Rhodes: Rent a Motor and Car in Rhodes

You are on one of the biggest islands in Greece! Having paid 70 Euros for the ferry and came here, it does not suit the spirit of Journavel to return only to the old town without seeing the magnificent beaches of the island, visiting Lindos! Therefore, To give Rhodes Island justice, you need to rent a car, motor or car. We underline this issue especially since the public transportation issue is a bit problematic and the timetable is very sparse.

When it comes to renting a car, the engine immediately comes to mind in terms of practicality.. However; Rhodes is a route where the air temperature is really high in summer.. It gets incredibly hot at noon when the sun is directly overhead.. Although renting a Vespa opens the door to a very cute activity, as Journavel, we never want you to faint from the heat, tan with your clothes, and reach the level of cooking eggs in your head! The places you will go from the city center do not take long; For example, it takes 40 minutes to get from the old town to Lindos at the other end of the island.

Rhodes Old Town streets

You can quickly solve this issue by going to the car rental companies in the port and get your car delivered in a short time. Before renting your vehicle; We recommend that you talk to the hotel or hostel you are staying at.. For example, we wanted to consult a hostel owner before going to the port; In the end, we rented our car with a profit of 10 Euros.. We paid 35 Euros for 1 day for our car, which was well below Rhodes’ last minute car rental average.. If you act early before the trip, you can solve this issue much cheaper. you don’t do like us.

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Places To Visit In Rhodes & Rhodes Travel Guide

#1 Old Town Streets:

The island of Rhodes, one of the most typical medieval cities preserved until today, You meet with the old city part of the city when you enter the city walls opposite the port.. In this old part of Rhodes, called ‘old town’, both the medieval ruins, architectural structures dating from the era of the knights to this time, and the Ottoman heritage welcome you.. Around this architectural accumulation, Rhodes’ romantic restaurants, small cafes, dozens of souvenir shops and mini shops are lined up.. When you walk following the bazaar, once you enter the side streets, you will give the Old Town tour its due.

The old city center is actually the work of the Knights who ruled the city until the Kanuni period.. Rhodes stands out as one of the most touristic islands in Greece today, thanks to the Knights who rebuilt the island according to the European medieval style when they took Rhodes in the 1300s.. Although this region is not the only reason, it is also true that it has a high share.. While Rhodes Island is divided into two as the new and old city, the old city is actually divided into two within itself.. While the area where the knights lived and where important buildings are located is called Collachium; The area where the remains of the Virgin Mary Church from the 14th century, located at the beginning of the bazaar in the old town, and where the local people live, is called Burgo.

Church of the Virgin Mary, Rhodes

#2 Rhodes Castle:

Rhodes Castle, where the medieval identity of Rhodes can be seen most clearly, is the first place that will catch your eye as you approach the port by ferry.. The 4-kilometer-long walls of the Rhodes Castle, which can also be visited for free, have protected the island against many attacks and wars in history.. The entrance point to the old city starts exactly from these walls.

Mandraki Port from Rhodes Castle

#3 Hippocrates Square:

Hippocrates Square, surrounded by taverns, restaurants and bars, Rhodes The first place that comes to mind when it comes to nightlife in the old city center. You can buy a wide variety of souvenirs from the shops around this square, which also houses the knights’ court, which has been preserved since the 1500s, and you can spice up your coffee breaks during the day.. Hippocrates Square, which is crowded every hour of the day, becomes even more cheerful with the sounds of music coming from the taverns when it gets dark.. Since it is a very touristic spot, it becomes a little difficult to find a good place; For suggestions on places to go at this point, What to Eat on Rhodes Island? Rhodes Island Food and Drink Suggestions we recommend you to wait for our article.

Hippocrates Square, Rhodes

#4 Suleymaniye Mosque:

It was built by Suleiman the Magnificent after the conquest of Rhodes Island Suleymaniye Mosque is one of the structures that you will definitely come across in the old town area.. Süleymaniye, which is the largest mosque architecture of Rhodes; It was built in 1522 and has since been renovated many times.. The mosque, which was last rebuilt in the 1800s, was completely closed to worship after the renovation work in 2005.. While wandering around, you will come across a few more mosques; You can distinguish Süleymaniye by its rose pink color.

Suleymaniye Mosque, Rhodes

#5 Fethi Pasha Library:

Fethi Pasha Library, founded in 1794. 15. century, 16. In the library, where the manuscript Quran samples from the 16th century and the reign of Mehmet the Conqueror are exhibited, there are -almost- the first examples of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy books.

Another Turkish library in Rhodes

#6 Old Town Museums and Galleries:

Those who like to visit galleries and museums during their travels can also include places with archeology and art concepts in the old town of Rhodes to the list.. During the tour of the old town, archaeological remains from the Hellenistic and Early Christian periods are at the Rhodes Archaeological Museum, 20. You can visit the works of the most important Greek painters of the century at the Rhodes Municipal Art Gallery, and the works of contemporary Greek artists and foreign artists living in Rhodes at the Rhodes Museum of Modern Art..

Old Town, Rhodes

#7 Grand Palace of the Masters of the Knights:

The Grand Masters Palace, located at the highest point of the old city and under the protection of UNESCO today, is the knights palace. One of the most valuable architectures left to Rhodes. Grand Masters, one of the rare examples of the Gothic style, which is not seen much in Greece, is also known as Kastello. This palace, which looks quite magnificent and so majestic; It was used as the administrative center of the knights at the time.. Today, it serves as a museum where the ancient and medieval artifacts of Rhodes are exhibited.. In fact, we can say that the museum tells the history up to the Ottoman rule with objects, decoration products and objects.. This part of the palace is closed on Mondays, the other days the entrance fee is 6 Euro per person.

Gran Masters – Palace of the Grand Masters, Rhodes

#8 Street of the Knights:

We came to Knights Street, one of the most touristic and photographic spots of Rhodes. On this street leading to the Palace of the Grand Masters, you will see the houses and inns of the knights of the Hospitaller Order that ruled Rhodes.. These houses were used for the accommodation of the knights and for meeting and meeting.. Since the Knights of Rhodes were divided into 7 divisions according to their language and country of birth, there was a flag in front of each house in those years, and these flags indicated which countries the knights in that house came from and what language they spoke.

Knights Street, Rhodes

These knights-inherited Gothic style houses are definitely the most typical architectural feature of Rhodes. However; this state is not actually the first time architecture.. Because; In Rhodes, which passed to the Italians after the Ottomans, a lot of effort was made to change the architectural features left from the Ottoman Empire.. In this renovation wave that started in the 1900s, the houses on Şövalyeler Caddesi were restored and Ottoman details were wanted to be erased from the street.. Whatever work has been done, you will probably never encounter the medieval feeling you get when walking down this street in the rest of the island.. This place is literally like a series plateau! To get an idea of ​​the general appearance of the inns, don’t forget to enter the building that now serves as the French Consulate and wander around its courtyard.

Shallows Street, Rhodes

#9 İbrahim Pasha Mosque:

İbrahim Pasha Mosque, located on the right of Sophocles Street, gains importance as the first mosque of Rhodes. The construction of the mosque; One of the first steps taken to adapt Islamic values ​​to the island after the conquest of the Ottoman Empire.. You can find many artifacts made by the Turks, such as baths, libraries and fountains in the surrounding area.. The area where these structures are spread is also called the Turkish Quarter.

The harbor view from Rhodes

#10 Mandraki Harbor, Rhodes Statue and Windmills:

Mandraki, the port where ferries and yachts that bring visitors to the island dock, is also the location of the Rhodes Statue, which is assumed to be in ancient times.. Considered one of the seven wonders of the world, the giant Statue of Rhodes There are two small deer statues named Elefos and Elefina on the two pillars where the feet of Helios stand; because it is believed that Helios was destroyed by an earthquake a long time ago.

Rhodes Mandraki Port

While visiting Mandraki Harbor, you will see windmills. These mills, lined up one after the other, are very aesthetic for your photos here as well as the symbol of the port.

One ​​of the mills in Rhodes Mandraki Port

#11 Valley of the Butterflies:

When we say Valley of Butterflies, we all think of it Fethiye is coming, but actually Rhodes also has a valley with lots of butterflies.. To go to the valley, also known as Petaloudes, on the western part of the island, you must have rented a car or a motorbike, because it is not very close to the old city center.. However, it is definitely worth going to; because lush nature is definitely very good for people. Following the small map you will get from the entrance, you can walk through the trees and follow the wooden bridges.

Rhodes Butterfly Valley

Best time to see butterflies; June and July. When you go outside of this range, you feel like you have visited a few small model national parks in our country.. If it’s not butterfly time anyway, they definitely warn you while paying the entrance fee.. That’s what civilization is like! Entry is 5 Euro per person.

Walking path of Butterfly Valley

#12 Seven Springs:

After the Valley of Butterflies, add to your travel list in Rhodes Another nature route you can take is Seven Springs. Also known as Seven Springs and Epta Piges, the park consists of an artificial pond fed by water from seven springs around it.. Swimming in the pond is free; but first you have to cross a 190 meter long tunnel on foot. You can also take a walk in this area surrounded by tall trees.. We skipped this place because we had little time, but we wanted to suggest it in this article for your reference.

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#13 Lindos:

The town of Lindos lying on the south coast of Rhodes, It attracts the most attention with its white houses and long beach.. White houses are so prominent that if they had purple bougainvillea on their windows, I guess they wouldn’t be much different from Bodrum.. The best part of Lindos is that the town is closed to vehicular traffic, and that means leaving your car in the parking areas at the top of the town and realizing that you can walk around Lindos on foot.

While ascending to the Acropolis in Lindos

Many cafes, restaurants, bars, souvenirs in the side streets that are clear from the labyrinth. Lindos, which hosts a souvenir shop, is a very pleasant town to visit.. Among the places you can visit in Lindos are the Panagias Church, the Acropolis and Temple of Athena, which you will reach by walking towards the hill, as well as the streets.. As you ascend towards the Acropolis, you are left alone with the unique view of Lindos.. If you say this is enough for me; You can skip the 6 Euro you have to pay for the Acropolis.

Lindos, Rhodes Island

Lindos’ long main beach and a little further on St.. Paul dark has been our favorites here too.

St. Paul’s Bay, Rhodes Island

What to Buy in Rhodes?

 I am sure you will shop for souvenirs while you are wandering around Hippocrates Square.. One of the stores that should not be missed when visiting Rhodes Island is the Iakovos Handmade Sandals store, which is famous for its hundreds of handmade sandals.. Genuine leather Rhodes sandals, prepared entirely by hand, offer aesthetic sandals and slippers alternatives for both women and men.. Before I went to Rhodes, I read this tiny shop, which offers dozens of designs with laces, ropes, buckles, black, brown, tan, sandals, slippers, and I came across it on a few blogs and visited it on our last day out of curiosity.. They are indeed selling at affordable prices in European terms; For example, the sandal I bought was 25 Euros.

Rhodes also with wine and of course ouzo famous. You can do this type of shopping from local markets and wine stores.. Among the most recommended; There are Vintage, Cava Stafylos and The Cellar of Knights.

Old Town, Rhodes

The first article of our Rhodes trip, The Most Beautiful Beaches in Rhodes Island: After Rhodes Beaches, on Rhodes Island This is how we listed the Places to Visit. You can reach all our notes and photos of Rhodes Island on my Instagram account with the hashtag #journavelgreece. Follow us at  and let’s travel together!

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Other article of this trip:

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES ON RHODES ISLAND: RHODES BEACHES

Lindos’ side streets