A holiday in Rhodes means you get the best summer season of all the Greek isles, with an unbeatable sunshine record, scorching temperatures and zero rainfall in July and August.
The west coast of the island of Rhodes (also called Rodos), which is the largest isle of the Dodecanese, is rugged and weathered by prevailing winds from the west. The beaches will often be deserted, as the holiday action is mostly confined to the tamer shoreline of the east coast, which is where the tourist resorts are to be found.
Arriving into Rhodes Airport (RHO) on the northern tip of the island, holidaymakers are then spoiled for choice with a plethora of tourist resorts. There's modern and upmarket Ixia and small Trianda, not far from the airport and just nudging onto the west coast.
Running down the east coast are the long beaches of Afandou, the wild pleasure palace of Faliraki, quiet and laidback Kolymbia and whitewashed Lindos, which clings onto the hillside midway down the coast. The acropolis of Lindos presides over the town, from the restaurants on roof terraces, to the beautiful beach below. The small and charming village of Haraki can be seen from Lindos.
Further down the coast are the hot spring and upmarket spa resorts of Kalithea, the golden sands at Pefkos, and Kalathos, which is a favoured beach with the locals.
At the southern tip of Rhodes, and taking advantage of those westerly winds, is Prasonisi (also Prassonissi), which is popular with those wishing to try and keep their balance while windsurfing.
Rhodes Town itself is a medieval gem, where the legendary Knights of St John left their impressive stamp. Town beaches are also worth staying for.
