The best things to do in Rhodes
The top 3 according to 278 votes from people: Rhodes Old Town · Acropolis of Lindos · Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. (Updated Apr 9, 2026.)
A medieval walled town, the acropolis of Lindos and Anthony Quinn Bay: the highlights of Rhodes according to Lonely Planet and travel bloggers.
Top 12
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Rhodes Old Town
One of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns.
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Acropolis of Lindos
Temple ruins above a whitewashed village.
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Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
In the Knights' old hospital.
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Palace of the Grand Master
The Knights' fourteenth-century fortress.
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Street of the Knights
The inns of the Knights' 'tongues'.
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Tsambika Beach
Golden sand and shallow water.
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Kallithea Springs
Restored Italian-era spa by the sea.
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Mandraki Harbour
Where the Colossus is said to have stood.
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St Paul's Bay (Lindos)
Tiny bay below the acropolis.
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Anthony Quinn Bay
Rocky cove for snorkelling.
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Prasonisi
Windsurfing where two seas meet.
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Valley of the Butterflies
Shady valley full of moths in summer.
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Comments (6)
The Old Town at night is magical, walk the walls if they're open
Butterfly valley in August, but please don't disturb them
Lindos is stunning but go early, it gets packed with cruise crowds
Tsambika beach, climb to the monastery for the view first
Anthony Quinn Bay for snorkelling was the highlight for us
Prasonisi for kitesurfing, one side calm one side wild