The Island of Rhodes has a lot to offer to everyone that visits this place. There is a beautiful blue water coast line that has thrills for the seekers, at the same time there are a lot of things that can be done at this island of Greece. Following are a few Things To Dowhile at Rhodes:

Lindos Glass Bottom Boat ride:

lindos glass bottom boat

It’s quite an expectation to have a good marine life around an island, but seeing this marine life through a glass bottom of a boat is quite a sight. This is a ride around  the Rhodes coast line, lasting a little more than 2 hours, providing the most spectacular view of the under waters. At an island with such beauty, this is the most convenient way of getting a glimpse of the beauty that lies beyond the beaches.

Mike’s Sweets:

This may sound like an advert for the restaurants in the place, however, it is anything but that. The sweets at Mike’s is a place that offers a one of it’s kind sweets & ice-cream in the middle of the sea on this island. While the secret to the ingredients is with Mike’s, the place offers one of the best hand made sweets & ice-cream treats.

Aquarium Trip:

This will be the best for the little ones that accompany a group, but not at all restricted to any age group and can be enjoyed by almost anyone. The aquarium of Rhodes is in the New City and is about 80 years in age. Primarily built to study the Flora & Fauna around the islands, the aquarium also provides a spectacle to rare marine types.

Surfing & Snorkeling:

Being an island, Rhodes has a lot to offer to outdoor water sports enthusiasts. There is a choice available between the Mediteranean & the Agean sea sea for surfers, while those who prefer to snorkel can use the beaches around the Kallithea spa.

Mini Golf:

While sports is not the first on the list of Things to do at a vacation spot, it’s truly amazing to have the facility of a mini golf course. These golf courses are offered in the tourist villages around Rhodes and a quiet game of golf can do a lot of good .

Besides the above, there are many tourist attractions and places worth a trip around the Island of Rhodes, these places make vacationing at Rhodes a bliss.

While on a vacation, a game or two of trying luck is the best way of recreation. This is exactly what Rhodes offers to it’s tourist, however, there is just one notable casino in all of Rhodes which can be worth all the time & money spent at this place.

casino rodos

Casino Rodos (http://casinorodos.gr)

This casino offers more than 1,700 sq. meters of casino gaming to it’s visitors, making it arguably the largest in all of Rhodes. Along with slot machines, there are live Poker tables that add to the attraction and the reasons for visiting this casino while at this island. The outer structure is also quite a sight being housed by the Grande Albergo delle Rose hotel. This casino has more to offer than just slot machines and poker games, since it is housed by one of the better hotels, there is no reason to look for a hotel elsewhere.

Moreover, due to its vast out spread, the casino has more than 300 slot machines which include a few of the pre-dominant reel make as well as the newest in technology that uses video interactivity. Therefore giving an option to the player, to get hold of the slot and pull in some luck or use the more technologically advanced slots for better user experience.

To add to these slot machines and for the ones who are more inclined towards the adrenaline of gambling, there are more than 30 live tables which host a variety of games. These add to the various options that are available, at the same time brings in a hint of change that is necessary in a trip to an island city.

All in all, the casino that proudly stands out as a place with ‘must visit’ written all over it, is the Casino Rodos, you can have a ball while you roll the dice.

Contacts: 4, Georgiou Papanikolaou Street, Rhodes. Tel: +30 22410 97500

Rhodes Island Hotels

Every visit to a place starts with the planning of the place where you will accommodate yourself.  While there are plenty of options available in Rhodes both in the New & the Old city, a list of 400+ hotels, we have listed the name & contact numbers for the few hotels that would reduce the effort for finding a place.

The hotels in Rhodes:

Melenos Lindos (http://www.melenoslindos.com/)

melenos lindos hotel

Being on one of Europe’s most beautiful Islands, Hotel Melenos Lindos provides a spectacle view of the Agean sea and a panoramic view of the coastline from a distance. This hotel is built with a distinct impression of the Lindian architecture in the mid-17^th century and has grand white washed stones that give the impression of the village being built within itself.

Contacts: Melenos Lindos, Rhodes Island, Tel: +30 22440 32222.

Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel: (http://www.rhodesluxuryhotel.com/)

This one is an eco friendly hotel that is housed by the Old city of Rhodes. Constructing this hotel was done keeping in mind the Greek architecture from earlier centuries, which is the main theme and thus a reason for experiencing the centuries old architecture. This hotel is easily accessed from the Grand Masters palace and therefore can be very helpful in accessing other parts of the city.

Contacts: Spirit of the Knights Boutique Hotel, 14 Alexandridou,Old Town. Tel: +30 22410 39765

Zacosta Villa Hotel: (http://www.zacosta.com)

Zacosta provides a beautiful balance between medieval culture and modern facilities. The hotel provides handcrafted furniture for usage along with satellite TV. Located at a stone-throw distance from the Kings Castle, Zacosta has a lot of other places-to-go like museums, stores, local restaurants around the place. Being a part of the Old City, it gives you an experience to remember and a fair share of the ever famous medieval culture.

Contacts:  Zacosta Villa Hotel, Xenofontos 23, Medieval City, 30 22410 33450

Pefkos Beach Hotel: (http://www.pefkosbeach.gr/)

Being an island, Rhodes has many accommodation options and one of them is the Pefkos Beach Hotel, claims of being the best beach in Rhodes, the Pefkos hotel has more than one reason for a visit. The hotel has a wide view of the Pefkos Bay, from which it gets the name, which is a breath taking sight from a hotel room while on a vacation. With multiple types of accommodation available, Pefkos Beach Hotel has a reason for a deserving place on our list of hotel options.

Contacts: Pefko Beach Hotel, Pefki, Rhodes. Tel: +30 22440 48008

Must See Places at Rhodes

The picturesque Rhodes island is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Greece and besides being an island, this place has a lot to offer. If at Rhodes, there are a few things that every tourist would want to see and get that perfect vacation. We, after going through a pretty competitive list, have penned down a few ‘Must see places’ at this brilliant piece of land in the middle of Greece waters.

Here’s the list:

Street of the Knights:

Street of the Knights

This street boasts of being the most photographed place in all of Rhodes. This could also be a reason that this street makes the list on our article. The street starts just from the ‘Place of the Grand Masters’ and leads right to the middle of the city. Work of building this street started around the 14^th century that explains its gothic architecture and a few restoration work was completed as early as the last century. Being the most visited place, makes this a must see in the island of Rhodes.

The Place of the Grand Master :

The Place of the Grand Master

The Place of the Grand Master was originally built by the Knights of Rhodes which was completed in the 14^th century. The original structure was destroyed in an explosion caused by the stored ammunition and needed a major restoration process. This was done by the Italians who occupied Rhodes in 1912 and was built as a holiday residence for Victor Immanuel III and later for Benito Mussolini. An interest in history and monuments can definitely draw the crowds here.

Kallithea Spa:

Kallithea Spa

Now, when you have a holiday plan, this may sound as the most relaxing part of the holiday. It’s not any disappointing than that, at the same time it’s water that springs from the rocks that surround the Kallithea Bay. These waters have claims of curing Liver, Kidney and other ailments. Legend has it that even Hypocrates, who is considered the father of all Greek physicians, has drawn waters from these very springs. If there was a location for relaxing naturally, why miss the opportunity.

Archaeological Museum:

Archaeological museum of rhodes

The Rhodes museum is one the most interesting places for someone who appreciates collectibles. Building this museum was started by Grand Master de Lastic in 1440 and was completed by Grand Master d’Aubusson. Mosaic flooring and the funeral remains of the Knights of Rhodes form the major part of this museum.

These are a few of many places that Rhodes has to offer as a tourist destination. The beautiful island has a lot to offer and a lot that can be explored in this Greek island.