Rhodes nce home to the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this Greek Island is steeped in history. Today, Rhodes is just as celebrated for its idyllic beaches, lively nightlife and family-friendly resorts. Despite being a popular summer beach destination, there is so much more to Rhodes than its 300-plus days of sunshine and long, sandy beaches. The Unesco World Heritage-listed capital is Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited medieval town and worth a visit in its own right. The Knights of the Order of St John, the Ottomans and Mussolini’s fascists have all passed through, leaving an indelible mark. History-lovers flock to the majestic Acropolis of Lindos and its Cycladic-style village of Lindos. Adventure aficionados head to the verdant interior for hiking and mountain biking, and south to Prasonisi for kite and windsurfing. The northern half of the island is the most developed tourism-wise and where most hotels are located, including multiple all-inclusive options. New, high-end resorts are slowly unfolding along the south-eastern coast. The wind-whipped western side is where you’ll find serene, umbrella-free beaches amid a landscape of dramatic mountains, low shrubs and castle ruins. O Kadagan / Shutterstock.com The island of the Knights Athens
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