In Depth
Beaches
Rhodes has been blessed with 136 miles of great coastline, including sandy stretches, quaint pebbly coves and rocky inlets.
For long sandy beaches, head to Faliraki, Lindos or Pefkos. Here you would be unlucky not to find a spot to spread your towel.
Looking for watersports? Then most beaches provide a selection, but Trianda and Ixia are recommended for windsurfing, and Kalithea has some of the best diving conditions around the island.
Lardos is a good place to go if you like your beaches uncrowded, while Lindos is heaven for the sun worshippers, as the temperatures here are the highest on the island.
Nightlife
The hub of Rhode's nightlife is centred around Rhodes Town and, of course, Faliraki. In both resorts, you can be sure of a lively evening scene with a great choice of bars, clubs and discos. Faliraki is where the party's at in July and August, with many of the clubs attracting top DJs to satisfy the large numbers of clubbers who flock here.
Rhodes by night doesn't always have to be energetic though. Why not enjoy a peaceful walk through the quiet resorts of Lindos, Largos, Ixia or Kalithea? You can stretch your legs while absorbing the tranquil charm of the narrow streets, then sit down to a nice meal, a glass of wine and some good company.
Food, Drink and Shopping
Food and Drink
Like the rest of the Dodecanese islands, Rhodes specialises in fish and seafood. A tasty dish to try is garides saganaki, large prawns or shrimps cooked in tomato, olive oil and parsley then finished off with feta cheese. Alternatively, opt for tonnos psitos, fried tuna steaks served with carrots, leeks and potatoes, or psarosoupa, a delicious fish soup made with shrimps, prawns, mussels and fish such as sea bass and scorpion fish.
Small portions, known as mezes, served as a starter, are a great way to try new things. Calamari (fried squid in batter) is a good choice, particularly if you dip it into taramasalata (puréed cod roe with breadcrumbs) and eat it with fresh olives and pitta bread. Dolmades - vine leaves stuffed with rice and meat - are yummy little nibbles, and no one can leave Greece without having sampled a traditional Greek salad. Head down to a taverna or restaurant packed with locals to get the true Greek culinary experience.
Specialities in Rhodes include souvlaki (chicken served in pitta bread), Symi shrimps and authentic thyme honey. For a local tipple, try Emery wine and a Cair champagne, as well as the traditional Grecian ouzo.
Shopping
The local markets are a good place to visit if you want to find some local produce, as well as great souvenirs like carpets, jewellery, pottery and leather items. Rhodes Town has a particularly good market, but most towns hold their own versions, which may be smaller but are just as colourful.
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