Welcome to Rhodes island in this video I'm going to share with you the top places to visit
and the best things to do in Rhodes. Rhodes is the fourth largest greek island it is located in
the southern Aegean sea, just a few miles off the coast of Turkey it is also known as the
island of the north because the knights of saint John ruled this greek island for two centuries
Rhodes with its rich history, unique landscapes and stunning beaches has something for
everyone and let's not forget that Rhodes is one of the prettiest islands in Greece
Rhodes has the longest summer of all Greek islands with more than 300 sunny days this greek island
is a great tourist destination all year round but it is better to avoid travelling here during July and
August because it is very hot and crowded. The best time to visit rose is June and September
of until early october when the sea is warm enough to swim comfortably
the fastest and easiest way to get to Rhodes is by play there
are direct flights from many European cities including London to Rhodes international airport
if this isn't the case you can fly to Athens
and then to Rhodes. another option is to take a ferry from the Greek mainland or nearby islands
as I mentioned earlier Rhodes is one of the largest islands in Greece this means that
if you want to explore the island you need to rent a car or take guided tours
the main attraction here is Rhodes old town, one of the oldest inhabited medieval towns in Europe
the old town is surrounded by walls with seven gates
this is one of the entrances to the old town
Rhodes old town is one of the best-preserved medieval settlements in the world walking in these streets
feels like stepping back in time it is indeed a living museum and a unesco world heritage site
navigating around the old town can be a little tricky it is a bit of
amaze however do not worry you can always find your way back
there are plenty of restaurants, bars and boutique shops here to keep you entertained for a number of days
many tourists choose the old town as their base to explore the rest of the island
while in the old town you should visit the Palace of the Grand Master
it is a medieval castle at the highest point of the old town
it was originally built on the foundation of the temple of Helios the Greek god of the sun
in the 16th century the ottomans converted it into a fortress and a prison
this palace is enormous and has 158 rooms although today only 24 are open to visitors
Kalithea Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Rhodes and it is a popular one among
the locals it is located only five miles from the old town it is a perfect place for swimming, snorkelling
and sunbathing right next to the beach you will find the Kalithea thermal springs which have been
known for their beauty as well as thermal healing water since ancient times the building and gardens
are gorgeous this is a great place for relaxing and you can easily spend the whole day here
go to Lindos village the village of Linus is one of the most beautiful places
in Rhodes and it is a must-visit when you are on the island basically Lindos is what you expect
from a traditional Greek fishing village narrow cobbled streets, local souvenir shops
and white buildings surrounded by crystal clear waters. walking here is a great way to see how
life on the island was hundreds of years ago you can get here by car or take a boat from Rhodes town
we are town up to see Lindos Acropolis
the village of Lindos isn't the only thing to see around here
arguably the main point of interest here is Lindos acropolis sitting on a steep cliff 116 meters
above the sea, Lindos acropolis is a well-preserved citadel and the most impressive archaeological
of Rhodes, offering incredible views over the sea and island
while most of the beaches on Rhodes island are pebbly Prasonisi beach is a wide sandy beach located at
the southernmost tip of the island where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet this means that you
can swim in the Mediterranean sea and then jump into the Aegean sea in just a matter of seconds
Prasonisi beach is a paradise for windsurfers and kitesurfers and there are
a few windsurfing and kitesurfing centres around for those who want to learn a new skill
see kayaking is one of the most fun outdoor activities in Rhodes
this is the great way to explore the caves and some of the most beautiful bays and beaches on
the island. kayaking gives you the opportunity to visit some of the unspoiled beaches on the island
while discovering some of the hidden gems. The good news is that you don't need to know how to kayak
the instructor usually teaches you what to do and that's enough to have a safe journey on the sea
if you take a sea kayaking tour you will have a shorter stop at Anthony Quinn Bay but don't
worry if that's not the case you can always drive there the beach at Anthony Quinn Bay is one of
the most beautiful beaches in Rhodes the beach is named after Anthony Quinn an American actor
He fell in love with Rhodes after filming the Guns of Navarone and bought this part of the island
scuba diving is another fun activity you must do when in Rhodes
diving in Rhodes is usually easy relaxing and suitable for beginners you won't see a lot of
marine life here but there are opportunities to swim through rocks and go into some caves you
will probably need to use torches and you might see some archaeological artefacts underwater
Rhodes is also a great place for night diving we tried it
and we have seen quite a few octopuses during our dive
Symi is one of the most beautiful places in Greece and can only be reached by boat
this small island is a real gem and it is only a short boat ride from Rhodes island
Symi is famous for his cute harbour town more than 22 thousand people used to live on this island
in the 19th century but right now the population is only 2 500. shipbuilding and sponge industries
were the main source of income in Symi but these days the economy relies mostly on tourism
seven springs is a protected green area on the east side of the island
this springs fall into a small lake surrounded by large greenery to visit the lake you can have
a unique experience by walking through a short pitch black tunnel. The area
of the seven springs and the nearby forest are also suitable for walking
and usually the temperature here is cooler than in the other parts of the island
I hope you enjoyed this video let me know in the comments if you have
other tips and advice to share with other people visiting rose
same as always thanks for watching and see you in the next video