Rhodes was among the first of the Greek islands to welcome holidaymakers en masse. Large scale, all-inclusive resorts stretch along its sheltered east coast, securing its reputation as a family holiday favourite. Many of the older, mainstream hotels have since transformed themselves into fancier five-star getaways. The result is a richer spectrum of beach holiday hotels on the fourth-largest island in Greece.
Away from the shoreline, Rhodes also delivers a big dose of culture and history. Rhodes Town’s walled, medieval core is a must-visit gem packed with palaces, pebbled streets and an archaeological museum. The museum includes treasures such as the Aphrodite of Rhodes: a marble statue that’s just as exquisite as her more famous counterpart, Venus de Milo.
