Rhodes the top of Greece islands

Choosing a summer holiday in Rhodes is one thing you will never regret. It's one of the most popular and hottest Greek islands and attracts visitors from all over the world. Rhodes was home to the Colossus which was one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World and as you enter the port of Rhodes Town you will see that Rhodes can still take your breath away.

Spending a week in Rhodes is never enough and you need a longer stay when money permits but this guide will show you some of the best sights to see on your holiday in Rhodes.

Stop first in Rhodes town where you can marvel at the medieval architecture of the Palace of the Grandmasters built in the 14th Century by the knights of Rhodes which is now a museum for the archaeological artefacts found around Rhodes. There is so much more to see in Rhodes Town with the Acropolis of Rhodes, one of the most popular. Make sure you spend some time in the bustling town of Rhodes and for authentic Greek culture try and stay in the Old Town of Rhodes where you will find charming cafes and small shops selling assorted gifts.

Moving on from Rhodes town you can visit Rodini Park which is believed to have been the first landscaped park in the world, built and enjoyed by the Romans you can still see the old aqueduct they built. The park is home to wild Peacocks who breed naturally here and even on a hot day the cooling shade of the trees and relaxing flow of the stream make it an ideal place to relax and unwind.

Moving down the coast you will find one of the most popular places in Rhodes to visit. The town of Lindos starts on the beach and creeps up the imposing rock which characterises the town. The rock is home to the Acropolis of Lindos and for 6 euro's you can visit the Acropolis and get stunning views over Lindos bay and town.

We recommend paying the 5 extra euro's for the donkey ride up the hillside. Lindos has some of the most magnificent beaches with golden sand sloping gently into the sheltered bay.

If it's stunning beaches you're after then you need to travel further down the coast to Tsambika beach. This is a popular stop off for cruise ships as the beach is one of the best in Rhodes. The beach is served by a small Taverna where you can buy drinks and snacks, and you will find the beach un-crowded and sheltered from the wind. The beach is also one of the few nudist beaches in Rhodes but only a small section is dedicated to those who want to go clothes free so if you are not inclined to bare all of your skin to the sun then you have nothing to worry about.

Just above the beach of Tsambika you will find Tsambika monastery, after following the road up from the beach you will have to climb 350 steps to the summit at which point you will come across the small Byzantine church dedicated to Our Lady. The views from the top over Rhodes are fantastic and make for some great holiday shots.

If you have a family then you need to be taking them to the waterpark in Rhodes which sits near the party resort of Faliraki. The waterpark was voted number one place to visit in Rhodes by TripAdvisor members. It's not the biggest park in Greece but it does offer some excellent rides and some good facilities including cafe bars, lockers and shower rooms as well and fully qualified lifeguards.

If you don't like spending your day on the beach or by the poolside then visit the Valley of the Butterflies just 27km from Rhodes Town. This is one of the most attractive destinations in Rhodes and is at its best towards the end of May. Millions of butterflies congregate in the valley towards the end of the wet season and it's a fantastic sight that the kids will love. Remember you cannot disturb the butterflies as they are in steep decline due to the disturbance of the many visitors.

There are so many more places you can visit on your Rhodes holiday including Seven Springs, Filemiros, Ancient Rhodes and Kamiros and much more. But we won't spoil it and let you explore this breathtaking island for yourselves and we guarantee you will return on holiday year after year as even people who live in Rhodes are finding new things to see and do every day.