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Greece·🌊 Coastal

The largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands in the southeastern Aegean, close to the Turkish coast. Rhodes Town has one of Europe's best-preserved medieval old towns, surrounded by impressive fortification walls. The island also offers stunning beaches, ancient ruins at Lindos, and green mountain landscapes in the interior.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripHikingMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 35°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In July–October, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: March, November, December — a pleasant 22°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 16°C.

Max. temperature
15°
Jan
16°
Feb
17°
Mar
21°
Apr
25°
May
31°
Jun
35°
Jul
33°
Aug
30°
Sep
26°
Oct
22°
Nov
18°
Dec
Water temperature
20°
Jan
18°
Feb
18°
Mar
19°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
27°
Sep
25°
Oct
23°
Nov
20°
Dec
Sunshine hours
8h
Jan
9h
Feb
10h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
14h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
11h
Sep
10h
Oct
8h
Nov
8h
Dec
Rain days
11d
Jan
6d
Feb
7d
Mar
4d
Apr
4d
May
1d
Jun
1d
Jul
0d
Aug
2d
Sep
1d
Oct
7d
Nov
9d
Dec

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Rhodes as a Vacation Destination

Rhodes is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks, hiking trips. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 35°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are July, August, September, October with water temperatures up to 28°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
EL
Camping
Tent & caravan