Holiday in Rhodes with Small Luxury Hotels of the World to explore medieval forts and 2,000-year-old Hellenic temples. The Old Town is the reputed site of the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Luxury city breaks in Rhodes
Mandraki Harbour on the edge of Rhodes Old Town is guarded by sculptures of graceful Rhodian deer watching fishing boats bobbing in cobalt waves. Follow your private guide along the cobbled Street of the Knights to the turreted Palace of the Grand Masters within the thick stone ramparts. Narrow alleys traversed by arched stone porticos give way to boutiques selling Swarovski crystal jewellery.
Luxury beach holidays in Rhodes
You can see the acropolis of Lindos from the sheltered Bay of St Paul nestling at the foot of the village. Snorkel in the turquoise waters or visit the whitewashed chapel on the adjacent rocks that are dedicated to the saint. On the long golden stretch of Tsambika Beach, waterside cantinas serve creamy feta cheese with vine tomatoes. As the sun sets, sip retsina from the teak deck of an old-fashioned schooner.
Luxury holidays in the Rhodes countryside
A steep climb of 300 steps to Tsambika Monastery gives way to a panorama of cypress trees and sugar-cube houses. Blink in wonder at candlelit frescoes within the tiny Byzantine church marked by a simple white cross. You’ll discover the joys of Greek viticulture with a trip to a winery near Embonas village. Buy a bottle of delicious fruity rosé to enjoy with deep-fried zucchini flowers at a local taverna.
Choose a luxury hotel in Rhodes with Small Luxury Hotels of the World to savour the aniseed tang of cloudy ouzo in the hot tub of your private balcony. A dinner of seared scallops is served under the medieval-style tents of your boutique hotel.