Gorgeous golden beaches are not the only reason to visit Rhodes. Located far from the tip of mainland Greece, this sun-drenched island is well-placed for day cruises to surrounding islands and coastal Turkey. Many of these sail from the harbour close to the Leonardo Kolymbia Resort, an all-inclusive beachfront paradise within easy reach of Rhodes city centre. Such a convenient location makes this hotel one of the most versatile places to stay in Rhodes.

Get your bearings

The perfect trip to Rhodes involves idyllic days on the beach and the chance to swim, snorkel, windsurf and parasail in the warm aquamarine sea. The eucalyptus-fringed beach at Kolymbia is well-equipped for families, and there are several other sheltered bays along this pretty part of Rhodes’ east coast. Tsambika beach has a popular monastery above it, Anthony Quinn Bay is ideal for swimming, and there’s a fascinating Art Deco spa to explore at Kalithea Springs.

Don’t miss

Every Rhodes vacation should include a visit to the city’s mesmerising medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Within its mighty ramparts lie Byzantine churches, synagogues, mosques and museums, as well as the atmospheric Knights’ Quarter. Highlights here include the lavish Palace of the Grand Master, the Street of the Knights, the Temple of Aphrodite and the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, its ancient treasures now housed in what was once the 15th-century Knights’ Hospital.

While you’re there

Leave the beach behind for a day and sail further afield. Day cruises can be taken to Symi, a picture-perfect island with a pretty harbour and pastel-coloured Neoclassical mansions, or the Turkish port of Marmaris, which has a smart marina and a palm-lined promenade. You don’t even have to leave Rhodes: boat trips to the resort of Lindos enable you to visit the stunningly beautiful Acropolis of Lindos, perched on the clifftop above.

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