10 Things to do in Dodecanese That You Shouldn't Miss

December 1, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

On the Aegean's eastern, edge the Dodecanese present perfect Greek vistas of whitewashed walls, turquoise blue skies and seas. Island-hopping by ferry, hydrofoil or catamaran is a splendid way to get into the leisurely pace. Once docked, you'll find many of these twelve idyllic islands are easily explored on foot. Don't miss Rhodes' Acropolis, the ruins of ancient Kamiros and Valley of the Butterflies or Kos' Askepion ruins. Tiny Patmos is known for the cave of St. John of the Apocalypse.
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1. Medieval City

Rhodes Town 85100 Greece +30 2241 365200 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=7029
Excellent
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4.5 based on 5,558 reviews

Medieval City

Surrounded by medieval walls, this old part of Rhodes is the location of many interesting attractions of historical significance.

Reviewed By johnlW3590MM - York, United Kingdom

Excellent town and lots to do and see Also plenty of shops and bars and places to eat Great old town well worth getting off main streets and exploring Back streets where things seemed cheaper

2. Water Park

off Leof. Kallitheas, Faliraki 851 00 Greece +30 2241 084403 [email protected] http://www.water-park.gr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,893 reviews

Water Park

Water slides, artificial waves, pools with original games for all ages and for real endless summer fun. Located next door to the Esperos Palace you will find the Faliraki Waterpark which is the largest in Greece and a real summer experience for the entire family. Try all the waterslides and indulge in a frenetic summer party. Climb to the peak of summer bliss with the fun options of Water Park in Faliraki, Rhodes. Alternatively for some relaxing time, select your deckchair in the garden of Water Park and enjoy snacks, refreshments and complete meals in restaurants and coffee shops of the Water Park. The Water Park is located across the street from Esperos Palace in Faliraki, Rhodes and is open daily from 10.00 am.

Reviewed By geolahitman - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Visited this with my parter and as a couple in our 30s were unsure if we’d last the day. Arrived at 11am and the next 6 hours seemed to fly by. My partner who isn’t a massive fan of WaterParks went on every ride and loved the day. My biggest recommendation is to either wear socks or water shoes. The park is massive and walking from ride to ride barefoot with the sun bearing down is painful. You could use flip flops but these have to be removed on rides meaning you have to go all the way back to collect them. The best ride was the inflatable in the kids section(there was way more adults than kids on it)

3. Village of Lindos

Lindos Rhodes, Greece Greece +30 2244 031804 http://www.visitgreece.gr
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4.5 based on 11,226 reviews

Village of Lindos

Reviewed By lushlou - Crawley, United Kingdom

We had a day trip here Well what can I say Kind is what a beautiful beautiful place We wandered round the cobbler streets It’s just stunning absolutely stunning We then went onto the beach Again beautiful! As good as the Caribbean ! Would love to see it at night it just is a magical place

4. Monolithos Castle

Monolithos Greece http://www.helios.gr/exr/manual/castles.htm#monolithos
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4.5 based on 1,011 reviews

Monolithos Castle

Reviewed By carlyp123 - Stansted Mountfitchet, United Kingdom

This is totally undersold, an easy-ish climb from the parking (coffee shop nearby for after!) and the views were exceptional. You can walk around and into the small church at the top, and also light a candle (donations can be left there too). There is no entrance fee, but should be!

5. Eleftherias Square

Kos Town Greece http://www.kos4all.com/things-to-do/points-of-interest/platia-eleftherias-freedom-square-kos
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4.5 based on 1,477 reviews

Eleftherias Square

Reviewed By missbrowneyesxx - Norwich, United Kingdom

In the centre of Kos town you will find this very attractive square. Great place to have a coffee and people watch. Small market for gifts next to the church, which is a worth a visit.

6. Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

Ippoton, Rhodes Town 85100 Greece +30 2241 023359 http://www.helios.gr/museums/grand-master-palace
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4.5 based on 6,345 reviews

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

Reviewed By FedoraOnTour - Sidcup, United Kingdom

Largely rebuilt by the Italians this is a very beautiful building - lovely views from the windown and lots and lots of interesting stuff for history buffs - beautiful mosaic floors nicked from Kos. You do get a feel for how the palace was during the crusades.

7. Tsambika Beach

Tsambika Greece
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4.5 based on 2,743 reviews

Tsambika Beach

Reviewed By 240carlt - Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Must be the best stretch of beach on the island. Nice drive down off the main road and lots of parking adjacent to the beach. Lots of facilities, toilets, beach bars, shops. Lovely naturist section at the end for a safe natural swim, 3 or 4 lovely taverna's at the top of the hill for lunch or dinner. A must place to visit if you are on the island travelling around

8. Plaka Forest

36. 78910, 27. 06709 Greece
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4.5 based on 457 reviews

Plaka Forest

Reviewed By pirret - Norwich, United Kingdom

We hired a quad bike for several days and we made several visits to feed the cats and peacocks as we are animal lovers. The cats go crazy for meat and tinned food. We gave the peacocks a variety of watermelon, tomatoes, tinned sweet corn, and bird seed. They also really enjoyed the dry cat food. The forest isn’t difficult to find- it is just behind Kos airport and the clearing where the animals gather is fairly easily accessible via transport- probably not easy to get to if walking though.

9. Anthony Quinn Bay

Faliraki Greece
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4.5 based on 6,684 reviews

Anthony Quinn Bay

This lovely inlet and beach sits adjacent to the already listed Ladiko Beach. It is where several scenes were filmed for the "Guns of Navarone" motion film, which featured the actor Antony Quinn, hence its name.

Reviewed By Odyssey60425973181 - Doncaster, United Kingdom

Beautiful place , I came here twice aug 2020 , both times by boat once on a popeye boat trip and then we rented a boat for few a hours its beautiful clear blue water , calm perfect for swimming , its really a gem you need to visit beach , clear blue water bay , mountains all round love it , best place I have visited out of resort well worth a trip

10. Asklepion

Kos Town 853 00 Greece +30 2242 028326
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4.0 based on 2,028 reviews

Asklepion

Reviewed By Stuartallison - Lydbrook, United Kingdom

We walked up here from Kos town; about 5 kilometres from our hotel. The site is very extensive and well maintained. It normally charges a few Euros for entry but we were there during the Covid crisis and entry was free. There are three levels and each has its own charms and interests. It's the most popular visitor centre on Kos but it was relatively quiet when we visited. There's a pleasant shaded bar area where you can relax with a beer or soft drink. And the toilets on site were clean and well cared for. Definitely recommend a visit. There's an extensive car park for those who can't face the climb on foot.

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