When travelers plan a visit to Greece’s Aegean Seas, it’s fashionable to consider Mykonos and Santorini, two of the world’s most frequented (and most heavily touristed) islands.
But there’s an alternative: Sun-splashed Rhodes. Greece’s fourth largest island and largest of the Dodecanese chain provides sojourners with nearly 100 beautiful, laid-back beaches; important historical sites, including the Lindos Acropolis; adventure activities such as kite surfing, and a rousing nightlife.
Once conquered by Ottoman Turks, later under Italian rule, Rhodes features a unique cuisine highlighting products and kitchen styles introduced by its sovereigns. What’s more, the island is lined with ceramics shops, in keeping with Greece’s reputation for fine antiquities, pottery and other artifacts.
In summer, like most of Greece, Rhodes is jam-packed with visitors. But take solace in knowing the island is big enough to escape crowds.
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Here’s a sampling of what to expect in Rhodes, Greece.
One of Greece’s most exciting walks is a stroll through the walls of Old Town Rhodes, the oldest inhabited…
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