Located in Kerami, Archangelos Castle (left) sits at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, 27km south of Rhodes Town and a short distance from the coast. The castle has an elliptical shape and is located on a 217-metre-high rocky outcrop, east of the village of Archangelos. As mentioned in the decree of the […]
The acropolis of Lindos stands imposingly on a 116-metre-high rock outcrop overlooking the village below. Its history extends back to the Neolithic age, although the few finds from this period testify to its unimportance at that time. It wasn’t until the Mycenaean occupation of the island (15th century B.C.) that Lindos seems to have become […]
The Valley of the Butterflies lies 5km southeast of the village of Theologus and 25km from Rhodes Town. The valley is the beautiful habitat of what is actually a moth, Panaxia Quadripunctaria, a sub-species of the Jersey Tiger Moth. The main difference between these very similar species is that butterflies are active in the daytime, […]
April heralds the start of extended opening hours from 08:00 to 20:00 at Greece’s museums and archaeological sites for the 2024 tourist season. On each island's 'Links' page in the 'Travel Club' section, you will find full details concerning museums and archaeological sites, including opening hours and the cost of entry. Please note: Although major […]
A new amazing experience, 'Throne of Helios' can be found in Rhodes Town. With 3D cinema, sound, motion, rain, snow, wind, fire and even smells, all the senses are stimulated throughout the performance. The 'Throne of Helios' is a unique combination of historical tradition and high technology. Located in the cinema of St. George, on […]
The new entertainment craze Room Escape came to Rhodes in 2015. In recent months the 'game' has gone viral across the world. In Athens, it holds first place in TripAdvisor's list of the top attractions in the city, even taking first and second places above the Acropolis Museum (3rd) and the Temple of Hephaestus (4th). The […]
If, during your visit to Rhodes, you would like to learn more about olive oil and its production, the 'Real Olive Press Building', in the village of Archangelos, is open to the public during the summer months. The production facility has been owned and run by the Archangelos Agricultural Cooperative since 1945. During the winter […]
The Pallas Multiplex 5 Cinema Center is located in the heart of Rhodes New Town, on Republic 13 Street near Diagoras Stadium. The multiplex features 5 luxurious and air-conditioned cinemas, with comfortable anatomical seats, digital sound and a digital three-dimensional projection system. The multiplex present the latest 2D and 3D movies, with most in English. […]
The Metropol multiplex cinema in Rhodes New Town, after undergoing extensive renovation, re-opened to the public in August 2014. The multiplex is situated in the heart of the new town and is comprised of three cinemas with a total audience capacity of 755. Cinema 1 is one of the largest theatres at this time in […]
The people of Rhodes are proud of their beekeeping heritage, so much so that they have created the 'Museum of Natural History of the Bee', the only such museum in Greece. The exhibits cover the science of beekeeping from the 1800s up to the present day, including old and new apiculture methods, such as the […]
