Rhodes for a weekend
Rhodes town has one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval old towns, built by the Knights of St John, with beaches a few minutes away. Two days: the Old Town on day one, Lindos or the beach on day two.
What to see in two days
- The medieval Old Town
- Palace of the Grand Master
- Street of the Knights
- Mandraki harbour
- Day trip to Lindos and its acropolis
Where to stay
- Old Town: Inside the walls, atmospheric, cobbled lanes Hotels on the map
- New Town and Mandraki: Beach, cafés, walk to the Old Town Hotels on the map
- Ixia and Ialysos: Beach hotels between the airport and town Hotels on the map
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From the airport
City buses run from the airport to Rhodes town (about 35–45 min). A taxi takes about 25 min.
Official transport sites: Rhodes Airport: public bus
When to go
Best: May–June and September–October. July–August are hot and crowded. In winter many hotels close and there are fewer flights.
Average weather by month
Averages for 2016–2025: daytime high and days with rain (1 mm or more) per month. Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5).
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visitgreece.gr · Wikivoyage · Guide checked October 24, 2026.
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