Rhodes’ traditional specialties include pitaroudia (chick pea nuggets with tomato), lakani (meat with red sauce) and soupiorizo (rice cooked in squid ink).
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Enjoy all types of activities on Rhodes.
Festivals and feasts
In Rhodes you can enjoy a variety of acclaimed art events, as well as traditional and religious celebrations all year long.
Shopping in Rhodes
The island’s Old and New Town is the place to be and buy whatever you feel like.
Museum of Modern Greek Art
Located at the island’s Medieval Town, it displays the most important collection of works by 20th century Greek artists, available outside Athens. A real treat for art lovers.
More castles in Rhodes
Visit other important Rhodes’ castles of byzantine and medieval style.
Traditional villages on Rhodes
Visit the mountainous Profitis Ilias, Archangelos (famous for its pottery), Embona (well known for its wineries), the colorful and picturesque Lachania, the peaceful Vati, but also Apollona, Siana, Koskinou and Genadi, among others.
Rhodes’ New Town
Admire the Italian era public buildings (the National Theatre, Post Office, Town Hall, etc), as well as the renovated historic Grande Albergo delle Rose (now the Casino).
Rhodes’ Old Town
One of the largest medieval towns in Europe and definitely among the top attractions in the Greek islands.
Local cuisine
The island’s famed kid goat meat baked in the oven with potatoes, as well as fresh fish and sea food are Tilos’ gastronomic trademarks.