Rhodes

We followed the coastal path from Ixia on Rhodes' northwest tip to Rhodes Town admiring the blue waters and the views along the way.

Rhodes old town is a UNESCO heritage site. We walked around the historic walled town, getting lost wandering around the medieval streets and alleys, where there are shops, bars and restaurants and the Palace of the Grand Masters, which was built in the middle ages by the Knights of St John.

From the old town we walked to the harbour.

Symi

From Rhodes we took a ferry to the small island of Symi.

The picturesque harbour is overlooked by steep hills full of rows of pastel coloured houses.

Along the waterfront we sampled the Greek cuisine in the family run tavernas.

Lindos

is on the east coast of Rhodes and is an unspoilt small town with white washed houses and car-free cobbled streets.

Above the town stands the acropolis. It's a steep climb up, but it was worth seeing the ruins of the ancient Greek temple to Athena and the remaining walls and towers of the castle of the Knights of St John. 

Lindos has several wonderful sandy beaches.

St Paul's bay surrounded by rocks, where the water is clear and quite shallow making it ideal for spotting fish whilst having a dip.

Our hotel was on the outskirts of Lindos.  

Enjoying a leisurely apéro before strolling downhill for dinner and experience more wonderful Greek restaurants.

Recommended Restaurants

Rhodes

Kerasma restaurant

http://kerasmarestaurant.com
Upmarket restaurant offering traditional Greek ingredients cooked with new techniques.
 

Lindos

Ambrosia

http://www.lindostreasures.com/ambrosia/
Attentive and friendly service, Sophisticated dining with a fine wine cellar.

Dionysos

Excellent food. Sit up on the rooftop and enjoy your meal with views of the acropolis.

Symi

La Vaporetta

Good quality food with an excellent location right on the waterfront.