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A Quick Look at: Rhodes City, Rhodes (Rodos)
Knights and days are memorable in Rhodes City
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Where is it? Rhodes City is the main town on the island of Rhodes, an island in the Eastern Aegean, part of the Dodecanese island group.

Why You Should Go:

The island of Rhodes has a lively nightlife. Rhodes City is renowned for the reconstruction of the ancient fortified medieval city, giving this town an unusual look for a Greek island.

Where to Stay:

Lodgings in the Old City are few, but there are abundant coastal hotels taking advantage of Rhodes year-round sunny climate. When other islands are windy and rainy, Rhodes usually comes through with the sunlight. Rhodes Hotels

Where to Eat:

Rhodes offers a huge diversity of dining options, from traditional Greek cuisine to food from almost every nation on earth.
Restaurants on Rhodes

Don't Miss Seeing:

You have to see the Archaeological Museum with its images of knights on their tombs and a memorable Aphrodite. Day trips to Lindos offer a spectacular view and a protected town preserving the older architectural styles of the Dodecanese islands.

Travel Tip:

If you arrive by cruise ship, you can usually just walk into the Old City, saving you the cost of taking the from-the-ship tour.

More Quick Looks at Towns, Cities, and Islands in Greece: Cities and Towns of Greece

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