# 🇬🇷 Rhodes — Greece

> Rhodes feels tailor-made for an Israeli summer escape: a short flight, clear coves, all-inclusive resorts and lively evenings in Rhodes Town. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay or Tsambika, wander through the medieval Old Town, then head to a waterfront bar, the casino or a Greek dinner. Whitewashed Lindos and its hilltop Acropolis make the island's essential day trip.

## Quick facts

- **Country:** Greece
- **Currency:** EUR (€)
- **Time zone:** +0 מול ת״א
- **Language:** יוונית, אנגלית נפוצה באזורי התיירות
- **Power plug:** C / F · 230V
- **Visa for Israelis:** אין צורך בוויזה לישראלים לשהייה קצרה של עד 90 יום בתקופת 180 יום, בכפוף לכללי שנגן
- **Safety:** יעד תיירותי בטוח בדרך כלל; בעונת השיא מומלץ להישמר מכייסים באזורים צפופים ולבדוק הנחיות מסע עדכניות
- **Main airport (IATA):** RHO
- **Trips from:** ₪1,690 / 4 nights
- **Traveler rating:** 4.7/5

## Best time to visit

- **Recommended months:** May, June, July, August, September, October

## Weather by month

Measured in Rhodes.

| Month | Avg. temp | Conditions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ינו | 15°C | Cool |
| פבר | 16°C | Recommended |
| מרץ | 18°C | Recommended |
| אפר | 21°C | Recommended |
| מאי | 25°C | Excellent |
| יונ | 30°C | Excellent |
| יול | 32°C | Excellent |
| אוג | 32°C | Excellent |
| ספט | 29°C | Excellent |
| אוק | 25°C | Excellent |
| נוב | 20°C | Recommended |
| דצמ | 17°C | Recommended |

## Where to stay

- **Rhodes Town and the Old Town** — Best for: Couples, younger travelers, and anyone who wants restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. The island's most urban and convenient base, with medieval lanes, Mandraki Harbour, bars, restaurants, and easy access to Elli Beach.
- **Faliraki** — Best for: Families, younger crowds, and travelers seeking beaches and nightlife. A lively resort strip with a long sandy beach, all-inclusive hotels, a water park, and a bar street that wakes up after sunset.
- **Lindos** — Best for: Couples, honeymooners, and travelers seeking a romantic atmosphere. A photogenic whitewashed village beneath the Acropolis, with car-free lanes, rooftop terraces, and clear coves such as St Paul's Bay.
- **Ixia and Ialyssos** — Best for: Families, windsurfers, and travelers wanting a resort near the city and airport. An accessible west-coast base with large resorts, sunsets, and steady winds, though the sea is rougher and most beaches are pebbly.
- **Kolymbia** — Best for: Families, couples, and travelers who prefer a quieter holiday. A relaxed east-coast resort with pleasant bays, family-friendly hotels, and a useful position between Rhodes Town and Lindos.

## Getting around

- **Airport to city:** Diagoras Airport is about 14 km from Rhodes Town. A taxi takes roughly 20-30 minutes and usually costs ₪110-150; a bus to the central station by Nea Agora takes around 35-45 minutes and costs about ₪10-15 per person. Ixia and Ialyssos are closer, while a taxi to Lindos may cost ₪280-400 and take about an hour.
- **Do you need a car?** A car is unnecessary if you stay in Rhodes Town and mainly plan to explore the city, Elli Beach, and organized excursions. Renting one for two or three days is worthwhile for families and travelers who want to combine Lindos, Anthony Quinn Bay, Tsambika Beach, the Valley of the Butterflies, and inland villages without depending on timetables.
- **Transport tips:** KTEL buses are fairly convenient along the east-coast route from Rhodes Town to Faliraki and Lindos, but they fill up in summer, so arrive early. Most of the Old Town is explored on foot; if driving, park outside the walls and leave no belongings visible.

## What it costs (for Israeli travelers)

- **Round-trip flight from TLV:** ₪450-1,300 (summer: ₪1,700+)
- **Mid-range hotel nightly:** ₪350-750 (double room)
- **Restaurant meal:** ₪55-110 (per person)
- **Local beer:** ₪14-25
- **Coffee:** ₪10-18
- **Short taxi ride:** ₪35-70
- **Rental car daily:** ₪120-260 (higher in summer)
- **Daily budget per person:** ₪350-650 (excluding flight)

## Kosher food, Chabad & Jewish community

- **Chabad house:** Chabad of Rhodes operates in Rhodes Town, close to the area where many Israeli travelers stay. Check its current address, opening times, services, and seasonal Shabbat meals in advance, and register ahead. The Old Town also contains Kahal Shalom, Greece's oldest synagogue, beside the Jewish Museum; it is an important heritage site with services on selected occasions, but not a regular substitute for Chabad or a kosher restaurant. — Rating 4.1/5 (340 reviews) · Address: Leof. Iraklidon 84, Ialisos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10678414464622798311) · [Website](https://chabadrhodes.com/)
- **Kosher food:** The island's kosher selection is limited and seasonal, so observant travelers should not rely on finding suitable restaurants spontaneously. Many Israelis pre-order meals from Chabad when available, book an apartment with a kitchenette, and buy clearly certified packaged products at larger supermarkets. Travelers comfortable with vegetarian food can find Greek salad, stuffed vegetables, fava, cheeses, and fish, but a shared kitchen is not kosher.

## Attractions

- **Medieval City of Rhodes** (Duration: 3 to 5 hours) — Rating 4.8/5 (28,389 reviews) · Address: Pl. Mouson 6, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6157136098441935613) · [Website](https://www.rhodestouristguides.com/en/our-members)
- **Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes** (Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours) — Rating 4.6/5 (28,451 reviews) · Address: Ippoton, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7539793871434305591) · [Website](https://palaceofthegrandmaster.com/)
- **Acropolis of Lindos** (Duration: 2 to 3 hours) — Rating 4.5/5 (371 reviews) · Address: 33RQ+F7, לינדוס 851 07, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7017832523169570354) · [Website](https://acropolisoflindos.com/)
- **WaterPark Rhodes** (Duration: 5 to 7 hours) — Rating 4.5/5 (7,440 reviews) · Address: Athanaton, Ρόδος 851 05, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2786697955226101917) · [Website](https://www.water-park.gr/)
- **Tsambika Beach** (Duration: 3 to 5 hours) — Rating 4.6/5 (11,255 reviews) · Address: חוף טסמביקה, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2097157637467962176)
- **Valley of the Butterflies** (Duration: 2 to 3 hours) — Rating 4.2/5 (23,023 reviews) · Address: Epano Kalamonas 851 06, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17069350457138025748) · [Website](https://valley-of-butterflies.com/)
- **Traganou Beach** (Duration: 3 to 5 hours) — Rating 4.6/5 (3,687 reviews) · Address: Traganou Beach, Afantou 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16217082747331650623)

## Restaurants

- **Marco Polo Cafe** (העיר העתיקה, רובע טורקי, ₪₪₪) — A beautiful courtyard and romantic atmosphere in the Old Town. Diners can focus on salads, vegetables, fish and vegetarian plates, while confirming ingredients in advance. — Rating 4.7/5 (1,388 reviews) · Address: Agiou Fanouriou 40-42, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4551290130981865841) · [Website](http://www.marcopolomansion.com/restaurant.html)
- **Mama Sofia** (העיר העתיקה, ליד שער אמבואז, ₪₪) — A long-running, popular family taverna serving Greek salad, stuffed vegetables, fish and generous Greek dishes in a central location. — Rating 4.5/5 (5,983 reviews) · Address: Οδός Ορφέως 28, Παλιά Πόλη, 28 Orfeos Street, Old Town, Rhodes/Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5828680293617465275) · [Website](http://www.mamasofia.gr/)
- **Romios Restaurant** (העיר העתיקה, ₪₪) — A well-liked Greek restaurant with a pleasant courtyard and a good selection of vegetarian meze, salads, fish and local wines. — Rating 4.3/5 (1,813 reviews) · Address: Sofokleous 15, Rodos 851 01, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15762044049206404078) · [Website](http://romios-restaurant.gr/)
- **Kerasma** (העיר רודוס, ליד אזור המלונות, ₪₪₪) — Modern Greek cooking with attentive service, well suited to a couples' evening, with fish and vegetarian choices and adjustments on request. — Rating 4.8/5 (1,116 reviews) · Address: Afstralias 100, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6201532332979646866) · [Website](http://www.kerasmarestaurant.com/)
- **Greek Spirit** (פליראקי, ₪₪) — One of Faliraki's best-known restaurants, with warm hospitality, Greek dishes, salads, vegetables and fish. Convenient before a night on Bar Street. — Rating 4.7/5 (1,510 reviews) · Address: οδος απολλωνος 15, Faliraki 851 05, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16659062595381332780) · [Website](https://greek-spirit.com/)
- **Nireas Restaurant** (העיר העתיקה, ₪₪₪) — A well-known fish restaurant in a quiet leafy courtyard, ideal for whole fish, Greek salad and straightforward side dishes. — Rating 4.4/5 (1,124 reviews) · Address: Sofokleous 22, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3159722748347577920)

## Nightlife

- **Ronda** — Beach club and restaurant — Rating 4/5 (5,091 reviews) · Address: Pl. Kountourioti 6, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8750503124115925644) · [Website](https://www.ronda.gr/)
- **Colorado Club** — Club — Rating 4.1/5 (545 reviews) · Address: Orfanidou, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3571639981375863013)
- **NOR Beach House** — Beach club and restaurant — Rating 4.3/5 (862 reviews) · Address: Pl. Kountourioti 9, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1631283677949252874) · [Website](https://norproject.gr/)
- **Bedrock Club** — Club — Rating 4.5/5 (340 reviews) · Address: Leof. Kallitheas 68, Faliraki 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11203860400655411328)
- **Bondi Bar Faliraki** — Bar — Rating 4.5/5 (231 reviews) · Address: Ermou 14 street, Ermoi 14, Faliraki 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2371398820874158091) · [Website](http://linktr.ee/bondibarfaliraki)
- **Kelly's Irish Bar** — Bar — Rating 4.4/5 (406 reviews) · Address: οδος απολλωνος, Faliraki 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1235537885433428597) · [Website](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kellys-Irish-Bar-Faliraki/250184778338784)

## Casinos

- **Casino Rodos** (In hotel Grande Albergo delle Rose) — The island’s main and only casino genuinely frequented by Israelis, set inside the historic hotel opposite Elli Beach and within walking distance of Mandraki, with table games and slots, entry from age 21 with a passport, and smart attire expected. — Rating 3.9/5 (2,274 reviews) · Address: Geor. Papanikolaou 4, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16566382836209748501) · [Website](http://www.casinorodos.gr/)

## Shopping

- **Zara** (Brand store, Area: Central Rhodes Town, Gallias Street) — A first stop for seasonal collections and comparing local prices with Israel. — Rating 4/5 (2,456 reviews) · Address: Grigoriou Lampraki 40, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16015607206466814433) · [Website](https://www.zara.com/gr/en/stores-locator/zara-%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%B4%CE%BF%CF%83-%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%B4%CE%BF%CF%83-s3748)
- **Bershka** (Brand store, Area: Central Rhodes Town, Gallias Street) — Popular for affordable summer clothing, going-out looks and accessories. — Rating 4.2/5 (364 reviews) · Address: Nik. Plastira 2, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5282318398500256468) · [Website](https://www.bershka.com/gr)
- **Pull&Bear** (Brand store, Area: Central Rhodes Town, Gallias Street) — A reliable stop for casualwear, denim and younger holiday styles. — Rating 4.2/5 (447 reviews) · Address: Nik. Plastira 2, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15571981932494268772) · [Website](https://www.pullandbear.com/gr/en/stores-locator/%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%B4%CE%BF%CF%82/%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%B4%CE%BF%CF%83-s5800)
- **Mango** (Brand store, Area: Central Rhodes Town) — Israeli shoppers visit for dresses, evening pieces and summer collections in the city shopping district. — Rating 3.7/5 (56 reviews) · Address: Averof 15, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16278997250250723670) · [Website](https://shop.mango.com/gr/el?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=googlemaps)
- **Stradivarius** (Brand store, Area: Central Rhodes Town, Gallias Street) — Especially popular for holiday outfits, shoes and accessible accessories. — Rating 3.8/5 (339 reviews) · Address: Ethnarchou Makariou STREET, 29, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16032987387055973046) · [Website](https://www.stradivarius.com/gr/store-locator/rodos/ethnarchou-makariou-street,-29-s10224.html)
- **Sephora** (Brand store, Area: Central Rhodes Town, Amerikis Street) — A key stop for Israeli women seeking makeup, skincare, fragrances and brands not always available at home. — Rating 4.3/5 (1,527 reviews) · Address: Amerikis 6, Rodos 851 00, יוון · [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=294348648527001134) · [Website](https://www.sephora.gr/plhrofories-katasthmaton?storeID=RO44&utm_source=local&utm_support=organic&utm_campaign=uberall)

## Suggested itinerary

1. **Day 1: Rhodes Town and the Old Town** — Begin at the Palace of the Grand Master, continue down the Street of the Knights, and wander through the lanes to Hippocrates Square. Visit Kahal Shalom and the Jewish Quarter, walk out toward Mandraki Harbour, and finish with sunset and dinner in the New Town.
2. **Day 2: Lindos and St Paul's Bay** — Leave early for Lindos before the heat and crowds, climb to the Acropolis, and take in the view over the whitewashed village and bays. Spend the afternoon swimming at Lindos Beach or St Paul's Bay, then relax with a drink on one of the village's rooftop terraces.
3. **Day 3: East Coast Bays** — Start with an early swim at Anthony Quinn Bay or Ladiko Beach, while the water is calm and parking is still available. Continue to broad Tsambika Beach, then stop at Kallithea Springs on the return journey for its restored Italian architecture and sheltered bay.
4. **Day 4: Nature and Inland Villages** — In summer, visit the Valley of the Butterflies in the morning and keep quiet to avoid disturbing the local moths. Continue to Embonas on the slopes of Mount Attavyros, browse honey and olive-oil shops around the village square, and return through the island's mountainous interior.
5. **Day 5: Sea or Family Day** — Choose a day cruise from Rhodes Town to nearby bays, or spend a full family day at Faliraki WaterPark. For a slower finish, relax at Elli Beach, shop along Sokratous and Jean de La Fontaine streets, and take one final evening walk around the harbour.

## VAYULOR tips

- 📍 For couples who want restaurants and evenings on foot, I recommend Rhodes Town; families seeking a resort and beach should choose Faliraki or Kallithea, while windsurfers are better suited to Ixia.
- 🌊 The east coast around Kallithea, Faliraki, and Tsambika is calmer for swimming, while the west coast at Ixia is usually windier and rougher.
- 🚗 If renting a car, bring both your Israeli license and an international driving permit, and do not attempt to drive into the Old Town lanes or central Lindos.
- ⏰ In July and August, reach Lindos by 8:30 and Anthony Quinn Bay by 9:00, or you will spend time hunting for parking and find the beach extremely crowded.
- 💳 Pay by card in euros and always decline conversion to shekels at terminals or ATMs, as the offered local conversion is almost always more expensive.
- ✡️ Kosher dining in Rhodes is limited and seasonal, so contact Chabad Rhodes in advance, reserve meals and Shabbat arrangements early, and do not rely on a spontaneous booking.

## Frequently asked questions

**Do Israelis need a visa for Rhodes?**

Israelis do not need a visa for a short vacation in Rhodes, subject to Schengen entry rules and a valid passport.

**When is the best time to visit Rhodes, and for how many days?**

June and September are ideal in Rhodes for warm seas and lighter crowds, while four to five days cover the beaches, Old Town and Lindos.

**Are there direct flights from Israel to Rhodes, and how long is the flight?**

During the holiday season, frequent direct flights operate from Tel Aviv to Rhodes, with a flight time of about 1 hour and 40 minutes.

**What is the best way to get around Rhodes?**

A rental car is the easiest way to explore Rhodes, especially Tsambika Beach, Anthony Quinn Bay and Lindos, while Rhodes Town is best explored on foot.

**How much does a vacation in Rhodes cost?**

A four-night vacation in Rhodes typically costs ₪2,500–4,500 per person including flights and a good hotel, before car rental, entertainment and shopping.

**Is Rhodes safe for Israeli travelers?**

Rhodes is generally safe and welcoming for Israelis, though travelers should follow Israeli security guidance, use discretion when appropriate and watch for pickpockets in the Old Town.

**What should not be missed in Rhodes, and is it better for families or couples?**

Rhodes suits both, offering Faliraki Water Park and Tsambika Beach for families, plus Lindos, St Paul’s Bay and sunset at Monolithos for couples.

**Where is the nightlife, and how can kosher travelers manage in Rhodes?**

Rhodes nightlife centers on Orfanidou Street and Faliraki, while kosher travelers should check Chabad’s current services in advance and bring supplies because certified options are limited.

## Book through VAYULOR

- [Flights to Rhodes](https://vayulor.com/en/destinations/greece/flights/rhodes)
- [Vacation packages to Rhodes](https://vayulor.com/en/destinations/greece/packages/rhodes)
- [Hotels in Rhodes](https://vayulor.com/en/destinations/greece/hotels/rhodes)
- [eSIM data for Rhodes](https://vayulor.com/en/esim)
- [Web version of this guide](https://vayulor.com/en/destinations/greece/rhodes)
- [המדריך הזה בעברית](https://vayulor.com/he/destinations/greece/rhodes.md)

_Last updated: 2026-09-06_  
_Source: VAYULOR (vayulor.com) — an Israeli travel platform: destination guides, flights, packages, hotels and eSIM. Prices on the site are live; any price in this document is an indicative starting price only._