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.
The main shopping street, Sokratous, has something in store for everyone – from high-end jewellery and fashion to inexpensive trinkets and souvenirs. You’ll find plenty to buy while you stroll down this street to the Ippokratous Square – the main meeting point of the Old Town, which is surrounded by cafe and restaurants with sidewalk terraces. This is also the side of the town where you’ll find the most popular bars and clubs. Another popular shopping street in the Old Town is Orfeos.
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The centre of Kolymbia is a pleasant destination for a stroll, especially if you are in the mood for shopping. The entire Eucalyptus Street, which runs from one side to the other of the town, is lined up with boutiques, mini-markets, cafes, and restaurants.
This is where you can buy clothing, accessories, beachwear and beach essentials, toys, cosmetics, groceries, and all kinds of souvenirs. It’s also quite a scenic street, and a pleasant place for walks as the leafy fragrant eucalypts provide plenty of shade in the summer. After a couple of hours of shopping in the centre of Kolymbia you can stop at one of the restaurants on Eucalyptus Street for a delicious meal.
In Lindos, most of the souvenir shops and boutiques to find jewellery, clothing, accessories, books, pottery, ceramics, and groceries are in the centre, at the foothills of the Acropolis. The Lindos centre is also a great place to buy leather and artisan items.
It’s fun to get lost on the narrow streets of the village, where restaurants, street food joints, and bars alternate with gift shops, an art gallery, jewellers, and mini markets. Walking around in the centre of Lindos is like exploring an outdoor mall. Look for summer clothing, leather sandals, and local pottery. If you prefer alternative souvenirs, the gift shops also sell Koriantolino – the traditional drink of Rhodes, which is a mix of ouzo and spices.
The shops in the centre of Lindos stay open late so you can go shopping after you finish sightseeing and dining.
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Cyprus Square (Platia Kyprou) in the centre of the City of Rhodes is a shopping destination favoured by tourists and locals alike. The square is surrounded by high-end fashion boutiques, bookstores, jewellers, and financial institutions.
Starting from the Cyprus Square, as you stroll down the Gallia Street heading to the harbour, you’ll reach Nea Agora, the New Market – an imposing building on the Mandraki waterfront dating from the Italian period. Its architecture is the vision of Italian architect Florestano Di Fausto.
