Rhodes island on the map of Greece

Detailed map of Rhodes island

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Rhodes is an island in southeastern Greece. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea and is the fourth largest Greek island. Rhodes is located off the southwestern coast of Asia Minor, a few kilometers from Turkey. From the west the island is washed by the waters of the Aegean Sea, and from the east by the Mediterranean.

The capital of the island is the city of Rhodes, located in the northeast of the island. The map of Rhodes shows an ellipse-shaped island with a length of 77 kilometers and a width of 37 kilometers. Rhodes is separated by two straits from its closest neighboring territories - the Greek island of Karpathos and the shores of Asia Minor.

The island's landscape is mountainous. The Atabirii mountain system with three peaks runs through the central part of the territory: in the southwest - Akramit (823 meters), in the center - Atabiriy (1,215 meters), in the north - Profitis Ilias (798 meters).

A detailed map of Rhodes will help you choose a holiday destination on the sunny island. The most famous resorts are Kallithea, Faliraki, Ixia, Ialyssos, Lindos, Prasonisi.

Rhodes Map with sights located in the map tab, in the places section. This service will help you navigate the area while traveling.

Map of Rhodes in Russian. The island is located in the south of Greece and is washed by the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. The city of Rhodes is located in the northeast of the island. A detailed Google map with resorts shows the location of the cities of the small island - Lindos, Faliraki, Kattavia, Kolymbria and others.

The main attractions of Rhodes are the old town of Rhodes, Tsambika, Lindos, Valley of the Butterflies.

Diagoras Airport provides air connections with European countries, as well as with Israel and Egypt.

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Map of Rhodes Island

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Map of Rhodes city

Rhodes is one of the islands of Greece. If you want to see two seas, then you should definitely visit this island. On the map of Rhodes, it is washed from the west by the Aegean Sea, and from the east by the Mediterranean, which is famous for its blueness. The capital of the island is the city of the same name, Rhodes. Narrow streets, bright shop signs, a port right in the city center - all this adorns the Greek town.

There are many beach villages on the east coast. The most famous village of Faliraki with its unforgettable beaches. How magnificent is Faliraki beach. Sandy beaches are always beautiful, but this one is indescribable, stretching along the entire coast of the village. In Faliraki, life is in full swing especially in the evening. This is a very developed village. There are many shops, cafes, even nightclubs, an amusement park and the Waterpark water park.

The stagnation of the tourism business on the island is evidenced by the closed cafes found on the main street; the restaurant staff consists of the owners themselves. The village is surrounded by mountains; if you climb one of them, you will have a beautiful view of Faliraki. In the evening, on the street, promoters invite people to clubs, but during the crisis, discos are not as fun as before.

If you move further along the map along the east coast, then further comes the city of Lindos, famous for its culture. The city looks like a white tent. Located on a mountain on the coast. A white cloth is stretched over the streets to protect from the sun. Traders are found at every step. The majestic Acropolis rises on the mountain. To climb to the acropolis, you need to spend a lot of effort, but it’s worth it. It's like you're in the eighteenth century. Thick walls, icons on the ceilings, narrow stairs - everything takes you back to antiquity. The remains of the Temple of Athena Lydia are fascinating. Many historical figures came here as pilgrims. The Acropolis is under restoration, but there are still a lot of tourists. The Acropolis offers a beautiful view of the city and the beach of Lindos, where many tourists relax.

The next place worth visiting in Rhodes is Prasonisi. It is better known as “the kiss of two seas.” This is where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet. There are no taverns or baroques in this place. People mainly do windsurfing here. The wind from the Aegean Sea excites tourists, and the silence of the Mediterranean attracts. If you dream of learning to surf, this is the place.

Rhodes is also famous for the Valley of Butterflies. This place is also called Petaloudes. There are many waterfalls and lakes in the valley. From June to September, millions of butterflies flock here, attracted by the smell of resin from styrax trees. This place leaves wonderful memories for many. Having been there, it’s as if you find yourself in a magical place where you want to touch everything magical, but you can’t touch it. Children especially really like it here.

The western coast of the island is famous for the stormy Aegean Sea. Anyone who doesn’t need the measured sound of the surf should definitely visit this coast.

There are still many places on the map of this wonderful island - this is the Valley of the Seven Springs, and Mount Felirimos, as well as the ancient city of Kamiros. All of this is worth a visit. Holidays in Rhodes are suitable for both adults and families with children. Beautiful sandy beaches will not leave any child indifferent. After all, children love to run on the sand.

Newlyweds will be pleased to plunge into the medieval romance of the island and visit the wild sandy or rocky beaches. The warm sea and comfortable temperature in the evenings and at night are the most suitable environment for an unforgettable holiday. Thus, Rhodes is a place worth visiting and worth returning to again.

Rhodes is one of Greece's favorite islands for holidaymakers, as a holiday here combines the joys of beaches, walks through medieval and ancient monuments, traditional delicious food, as well as fun nightlife. The sea coast of the island is about 250 kilometers, and the beaches here are different: pebble, sand, rocky. Well, it’s difficult to describe the beauty in words; first, you can look at the photo. Greece as a whole is full of amazing places.

The entire island can be explored in just a couple of hours - it is slightly larger than the northern capital of Russia. But there's no need to rush. You need to do everything: take a close look at the fabulous Lindos, take a walk in the Valley of the Butterflies in the park, and also climb to the top of Mount Filerimos. In addition, plunge into the vibrant nightlife of Faliraki, go sailing, and, finally, lie on any of the beaches.

Many of our compatriots are interested in Greece. Rhodes is no exception. Initially, you should go to Cape Filerimos. On the left is the emerald one, which is a real paradise for surfers: in this place there is always a wave and a breeze. But on the right is the calm and majestic dark blue Mediterranean. After alternately swimming in these two seas, you can go to the Old Town.

You can wander around the city behind the fortress walls for more than one day. You get the feeling that you are among the scenery for some historical film. At the same time, everything here is alive and real, which is why tours to Rhodes are becoming increasingly popular among vacationers. The small streets, paved with polished sea pebbles, are so narrow that you can touch the walls of houses facing each other simply by spreading your arms to the sides. People live here, just like 700 years ago. Only the Palace of the Grand Master is uninhabited in the city. Only the shadows of the founders of the Ionite Knights remained in this place.

Nature of the island of Rhodes

Everyone knows how rich Greece is in attractions. Rhodes, in addition to its most important ancient monuments, captivates its guests with its amazing nature. There is a place here called “The Kiss of the Two Seas” - a narrow spit separating the Aegean and Mediterranean seas that wash this island.

The Valley of the Seven Streams also attracts tourists. There is a legend that those who walk along their bed are granted complete cleansing from sins.

But in the summer you can witness a stunning spectacle: a huge number of butterflies of the Bear family flock to Petaloudes. They are attracted by the aroma of blooming storax, as well as the coolness provided by all kinds of streams.

Weather in Rhodes

The Mediterranean climate pleases everyone who loves Greece. Rhodes attracts tourists both in summer and in winter (the weather here is humid and mild, while the thermometer almost never drops below 5 degrees, due to which there is no snow, but it rains abundantly, turning the island into a paradise rich in greenery).

The sea breeze blowing from the Aegean Sea in the summer season provides a slight coolness. Due to the constant wind, the weather on the island of Rhodes is comfortable for many vacationers, since it is devoid of sweltering heat.

The average summer temperature in the city is about 30 °C. But the sun's rays on the body can cause burns, therefore, when going to Rhodes in July, you need to have protective cream, a hat and glasses with you.

Rhodes: island map

Rhodes is divided into 2 parts, which received specific names - the Old (Medieval) and the New Town. The old one, surrounded by reliable fortress walls, was built by knights. There is a feeling that time stands still here: narrow streets paved with cobblestones, in small squares mosques and churches, a synagogue and various knightly buildings are shrouded in the mystery of bygone times.

Also, for anyone who is interested in Rhodes, a map of the island will show that it is divided into 2 internal parts, previously separated by a wall. They received the names Chora and Collachio. The latter was the abode of knights in the Middle Ages, and today various buildings remain here that preserve the memory of the life of those times.

Part of Chora previously housed public buildings and houses of the local population of the city. There is also a synagogue and various churches here.

Almost all residents of the city live in houses that are hundreds of years old, while at the moment some ancient buildings are quite nice boarding houses and hotels.

Local kitchen

Riding around the island on excursions is a waste of time, as is listening to stories about Fr. Rhodes. Greece is full of amazing sites that need to be seen with your own eyes. In this place you need to take a car, stop near any picturesque bay, medieval castle and church, wander along dusty paths, swim in bays of incredible beauty... In the mountains, look for villages, snow-white houses with colored patterns located on the walls, unique taverns, in addition , unshaven old men in old caps who peacefully sip retsina or ouzo. You need to park your car in villages like this (such as Siana and Archanielos), go to any tavern and indulge in real national food.

It's worth trying olives, crusty bread, olive oil, tzatziki (light yogurt with garlic, cucumbers and herbs) to start with. Next is dolma, moussaka (hot casserole of meat and vegetables) and, of course, Greek salad.

You can taste all this by generously flavoring it with soft Emery wine or ouzo and raising your glass at intervals of 5 minutes, shouting louder with each glass: “Yamas!”

Donkeys of Lindos

On the island, a donkey is something like a taxi. If you don’t want to climb the Acropolis, please ride a free donkey, which can be found right in the central square. They stand, sadly looking at the people walking and twitching their ears. There is no need to become familiar with these animals - they have a well-developed sense of pride.

Lindos itself is a small town near the bay where the Apostle Paul found refuge. There is a white church where he once set foot on the shore. At the same time, a rock is visible above the surface of the sea, at its peak there is a medieval castle in which the ancient acropolis of Athens is located (Christianity and antiquity are quite closely involved here, and there is a feeling that they are constantly flowing into each other). The streets of the town are paved with the classic Greek mosaic kohlakia, which looks amazing among the blue and white - on the island of Rhodes there is a blue sea and white huts. White linen dresses flutter in the windows like sails. Myths say that once upon a time the ancient gods were able to overcome chaos, establishing peace throughout the Earth. On the island there is a feeling that this is actually the case...

Beaches

Greece can provide truly incredible holidays! Rhodes is washed on the eastern side by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the reverse by the Aegean Sea. These seas are not alike: for example, the Mediterranean is quiet, and the Aegean is stormy. Their fans are just as different: some are connoisseurs of a relaxing family holiday, others are windsurfers who praise the wind and waves.

When choosing the best beaches of Rhodes, you need to take into account that the shore of the Aegean Sea is characterized by pebbles, but on the Mediterranean there is mainly sand, therefore, the main resorts - Faliraki, Kolymbia, Lindos, Kallithea - are concentrated in this place. Tsambika, a popular sandy beach, is located near Kolymbia. The views here are straight out of a postcard: a sweeping golden beach and deep blue sea. At the same time, this place has enough space for sun loungers, fun games, and the construction of sand castles.

Near the beach on the mountain is the monastery of the Virgin Tsambiki. Women who are unable to get pregnant come here from all over Greece. Babies born after visiting the monastery are usually called Tsambika or Tsambik - and there are many such names on the island. At the same time, there is another miracle in the yard - a rare hybrid of boxwood and oak: for example, jagged and even leaves grow simultaneously on one branch of the tree. This unique hybrid, which in principle should not exist, is already about 2000 years old.

Near Kolymbia there is the 7 Springs Nature Reserve. A long dark tunnel filled with icy water leads here. Residents of the resort are sure that by overcoming fear and walking through this tunnel in ankle-deep water, there is an opportunity to be cleansed of 7 sins, and then emerge as a changed person.

Rhodes in history

Everyone knows how eventful Greece is. Rhodes, like every major European island located in warm seas, is prone to regular changes of owners and is shrouded in secrets. Rhodes, first of all, is famous for the Colossus - a statue of Helios, whose height is 35 m. The sculptor Hares placed it at the entrance to the harbor. The lifespan of this wonder of the world was short-lived: it stood for 56 years, falling during an earthquake, but managing to give birth to a fashion for huge statues. By the will of the oracle, who forbade the restoration of the ruin, the remains lay untouched for about a thousand years, after which they disappeared or were sold to the Arabs, leaving as a souvenir to humanity the phrase “Colossus with feet of clay.”

Rhodes also changed its owners from time to time. Greece, whose map has always been curious, more than once gave the island to one owner or another. The brightest of them can be called the Order of the Hospitallers, better known as the Order of Malta. Starting with the protection of pilgrims, after the death of Gerard, the founder, he expanded his own functionality to the protection of the Holy Sepulcher, then began the fight against the infidels. After this he took an active part in the crusades. Then the order ended up in Cyprus, and only then in Rhodes. Here he was in the period 1309-1522. It can be assumed that the Master's Palace would have become the main decoration of the old part of the city if it had not been blown up in 1856 by the Turks, who ousted the Hospitallers from here. Currently, in its place is a grandiose palace created for Mussolini in the thirties of the last century.

Resort architecture

There is a lot to see in the historical center of Rhodes besides the palace. A special cause for pride are the perfectly preserved medieval walls. Inside them there are about two hundred small streets that have no name, spreading like a web from the large ones, such as the streets of Socrates or the Crusaders. The latter was laid on the site of the one that once led to the port. At the beginning of the sixteenth century, there were farmsteads of various “languages” of the Order, in some way branches - German, English, French, Italian and others. The distinctive features of each nation were reflected in the architecture; for example, in the French courtyard you can see graceful Bourbon lilies, which can also be seen in the photo of the island of Rhodes. Greece has a rich and unique history, so this is not surprising.

In Lindos, the second most important city in the resort, the Acropolis is not so well preserved, but it is located on a rock. From here there is a stunning view of the bay, which is named after the Apostle Paul. Not far from the ruins of the temple of Athena Lindia, handsome pensioners and cats are relaxing, having heroically overcome the many steps leading up. In the middle of the path, the silhouette of a trireme, carved in stone, catches your eye - a warship of the local ancient inhabitants. Their descendants prefer to have other means of transportation on their farm - donkeys, which are willingly rented out to tourists who storm the Acropolis. In addition, local residents sell souvenirs: miniature statues of the Colossus, shells and scarves.

Wild sponges

But among all this funny nonsense there are no washcloths - the main souvenir attraction of the Dodecanese. They are produced from absolutely wild Dodecanese - this is an archipelago, in addition to Rhodes, it also includes 150 small islands and 11 large ones. There is an active hunt for sponges on the island of Symi, which can be reached on a huge two-decker ship from the port of Rhodes, which is called a pleasure boat due to some strange oversight. In Symi, the houses are painted in colors bright enough to somehow compete with the rich color of the sea. At the same time, here in restaurants they treat him with gifts. On the other side is the monastery of the Archangel Michael, which was originally the center of Orthodoxy in the country.

Having returned from here with a sponge and therefore being in a good mood, you can wash your purchase in any of the many cafes and bars in the Faliraki resort, which is located fifteen kilometers from the capital. It is the center of the island's nightlife, but it is also interesting during the day: there is a water park and all the necessary conditions for water sports. Not far from the water park is the four-star Louis Colossos hotel, the advantages of which are considered to be the clean sea and green territory, but this is what many people like about Greece and Rhodes. The stars here are distinguished by their excellent level of service. So, an alternative to Louis Colossos can be Blue Sea 4* - it serves national cuisine and hosts Greek evenings.

Raise the sails

There are two resorts here that are loved by windsurfers all over the world - Ialyssos and Ixia. Wind, pebbles and waves are the 3 ingredients for success that give the resorts an enviable reputation. The first is home to the Procenter, whose staff will help you arrange the best surf holidays in the world. And when the wind gets capricious, there is an opportunity to visit the ruins of the temples of Athena and Zeus, reminiscent of the period when Ialyssos was still the largest Doric city. By the way, the acropolis of Ialyssos is located on Mount Filerimos, near the modern city. You can go up there to appreciate the panorama of Rhodes. But Ixii boasts a huge selection of hotels, so here you can meet both surfers and people in formal business suits who are here for a conference. By the way, Greece and Rhodes are ideal for business people. 4-star hotels can be found here without any problems, and the level of service will not disappoint anyone.

City nightlife

In Rhodes, the best resorts are the towns of Faliraki and Ialyssos, located on the East Coast, fifteen kilometers from the capital. The towns are quiet during the day. Near the Church of St. Nektarios, the gentle Meltemi wind lazily kicks a deflated soccer ball in the sultry haze. Along with the fresh breeze and cool night, a new zest for life emerges. Faliraki and Ialyssos are being transformed into a giant nightclub. Dance floors, discos, strip bars, dance halls, cafes, restaurants. The decibels are loud and parking the car is a hassle. By the way, Ialyssos is the best place for windsurfing fans. This place has a school, board rentals, short courses, etc. for anyone looking for a new experience. But don't worry. Faliraki has respectable streets where it is quiet and peaceful.

What to see at the resort

Rhodes is one of the most popular islands in the country. It attracts tourists with its amazing beauty of the coast, stunning nature, as well as a huge number of historical attractions. You can learn about many of them from our article about Fr. Rhodes.

For most visitors, Greece provides the ideal way to explore the island through excursions that are equally interesting for both adults and children. They take place at a fairly brisk pace and use comfortable buses. It is also quite easy to find a tour with a guide who speaks Russian. The cost of excursions depends on the duration of the trip and the number of objects included in the program. For example, half-day tours will cost 30 euros. If the walk takes the whole day, it will cost 60 euros. The cost of a child's ticket is generally half the full price.

Detailed map of Rhodes in Russian. Map of roads, cities, hotels, resorts and attractions on the map of Rhodes. Show on the map to Rhodes.

Where is Rhodes on the world map?

Rhodes is the 4th largest island of Greece, located in the Mediterranean Sea between the continents of Africa, Europe and Asia. Its geographical coordinates: 36°10′ N. w. and 28°00′ E. d.

Where is the island of Rhodes on the map of Greece and Europe?

The island is located off the coast of Turkey, 500 kilometers from Cyprus and approximately the same distance from mainland Greece. From the west, its territory is washed by the Aegean Sea: there are mainly pebble beaches and choppy seas. From the east it is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the sea here is calmer and there are more sandy beaches.

Rhodes is one of the 2000 islands of Greece and is formally classified as part of the Dodecanese archipelago, however, due to its large size and tourist popularity, the island is often considered as a separate unit.

Interactive map of Rhodes with resorts and cities

Rhodes is one of the most visited islands in Greece by tourists. Its northern and eastern coasts are lined with first-class hotels, while the rest of the coastline is dotted with villages and resort hotels. Here you will find many wonderful beaches, cozy taverns and fascinating ancient monuments. The well-preserved medieval town of the same name is also worth a visit. Of the beach resorts, the most popular is Faliraki, where you can enjoy not only a seaside holiday, but also evening life. It is worth paying attention to other resorts: Lindos, Prasonisi, Ixia and Ialyssos.

Territory of Rhodes

The island is shaped like an ellipse, with a length of 77 kilometers and a width of 37 kilometers, with a total area of ​​1,398 square meters. km.

Rhodes Airport on the map

Diagoras International Airport in Rhodes is rightfully considered one of the best in Greece. It has one modern terminal that meets the highest requirements. Diagoras Airport is located in the village of Paradisi, 14 kilometers west of the capital of the island.