The beaches of Rhodes can be as active or as relaxed as you choose – you can find an intimate nook even on the most popular stretches of sand and plenty of things to do besides swimming and snorkelling.
Watersports are rather customary on Rhodes’s beaches, and we can expect everything from kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and SUP to more energetic pursuits like jet skiing, water skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and scuba diving. These are, however, not available everywhere. Read our beach recommendations to learn what you can practice and where.
For example, at Tsambika water sports like parasailing and jet skiing are available, but Agathi is recommended only for swimming and snorkelling, and maybe SUP if you bring your board and paddle. Traounou has coloured pebbles contrasting splendidly with the water and a charming cave to explore. Another famous beach, called Afantou, is a long stretch of white sand and pebbles, with excellent facilities of all kinds, including a golf course.
There are beautiful and famous beaches all around the island, but we recommend here the most relevant for your stay at Leonardo Kolymbia Resort. If you prefer to stay close to our hotel, you have access to a beautiful beach, steps away from your doors.
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Tsambika Beach is not far from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort – about ten minutes by car. It is a wide stretch of soft, golden sand and shallow crystal-clear water, safe for swimming and snorkelling.
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You’ll have to drive 30-35 minutes from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort to Agathi Beach, but you will love it if you appreciate the more secluded and peaceful beaches of Rhodes. It has a superb natural setting, in a natural little cove with emerald waters and golden sands.
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Traounou Beach (sometimes spelt Traganou) is a quaint stretch of pebbles and sand between Faliraki and Afandou. It’s often included as a stop in boat trips to Kallithea Bay and Anthony Quinn Bay especially for its cave, which can be explored.
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Afandou Beach (sometimes spelt Afantou) is a sand and pebbles beach less than 15 minutes drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort. It is well-organised, offering plenty of opportunities to have fun on the water, with jet skis, crazy rides, banana boat rides, and windsurfing.
Read MoreThe island of Rhodes has a plethora of ancient sites, each with its fascinating history. Of all, the Acropolis of Lindos counts among the most visited ancient sites in all Greece, right up there with Delphi and the Acropolis of Athens. It’s worth seeing for its temples and Hellenic vestiges, but also the mesmerising views of the Bay of St. Paul and the village sprawling down below all the way to the beach.
Another significant ancient site on Rhodes Island is the Acropolis of Rhodes City itself, unearthed in 1912–1945 by the Italian School of Archaeology at Athens. It is now an expansive archaeological site with temples and monuments on stepped terraces on Monte Smith.
It’s also worth to visit the Medieval City of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988. This is the part modelled by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, who occupied Rhodes from 1309 until 1523. They fortified the city to withstand sieges, and the walls and buildings now stand as one of the most relevant examples of Gothic urbanism.
In Kritinia, the Kastello is another fascinating ancient site. It was built in the 16th century on a coastal rocky hill overlooking the Aegean, at some 131 metres above sea level. It offers spectacular views of the sea, of the village, and Chalki Island.
Hidden in a forest in Laerma, Thari Monastery dates from the 12th and 13th centuries and is a fine example of Middle Ages architecture. The little church of the monastery dates from the same period, and it is richly decorated with frescoes. It is dedicated to Archangel Michael. Moni Thari, as the locals call it, is one of the most beautiful religious landmarks on the island.
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One of the most visited ancient sites on Rhodes, the Acropolis of Lindos dominates the namesake village from a rocky hill on the coast of the Aegean Sea. It’s an impressive sight above the picturesque village with whitewashed cubic homes that contrast with the aquamarine of the Bay of St. Paul and the cobalt blue of the sea.
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One of the most interesting ancient sites of the island, the Acropolis of Rhodes is in the capital of the island, on Monte Smith. It is a large archaeological site, comprising several points of interest, most of them from the Hellenistic and the Roman periods.
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The UNESCO-listed site known as the Medieval City of Rhodes is an absolute must-see destination when you vacation on our island. The Knights Hospitaller – officially the Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem – planned the fortified Gothic city when they ruled Rhodes from 1309 to 1523.
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Erected in 1472 according to plans by Venetian sculptor and architect Giorgio da Sebenico – also known as Giorgio Orsini – the Castle of Kritinia, or Kastellos as the locals call it, is a stunning fortress erected to protect the village against Ottoman attacks.
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Mony Thari, the Thari Monastery is one of the most beautiful religious landmarks on Rhodes Island. It’s in a forest near Laerma, a traditional Greek village about a one-hour drive from the city of Rhodes.
Read MoreRhodes is spectacularly diverse, rich in ancient vestiges, and fascinating for nature lovers so much that it begs you to plan trips and excursions to encounter its treasures.
The island offers all kinds of opportunities for guided tours, day trips to remote attractions, boat rides, adventure treks, and discovery excursions.
When you stay at Leonardo Kolymbia Resort on Rhodes, you have a plethora of choices to explore the island. Climb up Mount Filerimos for views that spell wonders every time. Go on a day trip to Monólithos to see its famous 15th-century Venetian castle and a charming little church dedicated to St. Panteleimon.
Kallithea’s thermal springs are less than 30 minutes drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort. Known since the 7th century BC for their therapeutic properties the springs are now a favourite destination for locals and tourists alike.
And then, there’s the Valley of the Seven Springs – Epta Piges, as they call it in Greek – a world of magic to escape the heat of the summer full of surprises for the more adventurous types.
There are boat trips to several nearby islands or the Rhodes destinations easier to access on water than land. For those who still prefer the sturdiness of the ground, a 4WD safari is a rewarding way to travel across the countryside.
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You can reach Filerimos Mountain in less than 40 minutes by car when you stay at Leonardo Kolymbia Resort on Rhodes. It’s worth the drive because it offers plenty to see and do on a day trip. Also known as the Acropolis of Ancient Ialysos, it is famous as the site of a former Catholic monastery, which is no longer in use, and several other religious landmarks.
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Typical Greek with traditionally white-washed homes with rooftop terraces overlooking the hills and the sea, Monolithos Village is a little over an hour drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort on Rhodes. You can visit the hamlet to take a stroll on its streets and to observe the lifestyle of the locals.
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The Kallithea Springs are a natural spa and therapeutic waters in a superb natural setting, less than a half-an-hour drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort and about nine kilometres south of the City of Rhodes, Kallithea Springs count among the gems of the island.
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In a valley that looks like a movie set, the Seven Springs of Rhodes are nature’s respite from the heat of the summer. Natural springs make their way over the rocks in a verdant pine and plane woodland until eventually flow through a tunnel into a small, manmade lake.
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A boat trip to Lindos village offers more than transport – it’s a complete, fully-rounded experience, most of the times including swimming and snorkelling, several stops for photo ops, and time to explore the Acropolis of Lindos and the village at your pace.
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One of the most rounded boat tours available, when you stay on Rhodes, will take you to see the scenic Anthony Quinn Bay and Kallithea Bay, stopping to both for swimming and snorkelling. Exploring the Traganou Cave is part of the experience too. Most of these trips include in their prices snacks and drinks.
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When you want to explore the countryside of the island and areas with rugged terrain, choosing the Rhodes 4WD Safari can provide a fantastic, memorable, and safe experience. It may not be just yet on the visitors’ must-see list, but it can be fun and rewarding.
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The Old Town of Rhodes, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since in 1988, is a fascinating tourist destination, with a rich history and plenty to see and do. It is particularly favoured as a shopping and dining destination, as its old alleyways are lined up with tourist shops selling souvenirs, fashion, and groceries.
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Pefkos was once a peaceful little fishing village, quaint and understated, sprawling along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea on the slopes of a pine-clad hill. In fact, Pefkos takes its name from the pines. The beguiling landscape, the peaceful atmosphere, and the idyllic beaches of this settlement attract mainly travellers who seek a haven away from the madding crowds.
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Gennadi is a small traditional hamlet in southern Rhodes, about 45 minutes drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort. It boasts typical village architecture, with whitewashed buildings, little mom and pop shops, and fountains with natural spring water that comes from the Pano Vrisi cave.
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Casino Rodos is an entertainment complex featuring over 300 slot machines and table games, including roulette, stud poker, Texas Hold’em poker, blackjack, and punto banco.
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