Things to do in Maritsa

Rhodes Port is the main sea entrance to the island and the gateway to many of its attractions. With waterfront restaurants, medieval buildings and its close proximity to the old town, the transit hub is also worthy of exploration.

Lindos Beach is a great place to spend some time. Here you can relax on golden sands, see a variety of marine life and explore a village crowned by an ancient hilltop fortress. Once a popular celebrity hangout, today Lindos Beach attracts couples, honeymooners, day-trippers and young families.

Set between two rocky headlands on the east coast of Rhodes is the scenic Tsambika Beach. Here you can bask in the sunshine, gaze out at the Aegean Sea, try various watersports and sample Greek cuisine at beachfront bars and restaurants. Tsambika Beach takes its name from Tsambika Monastery, which sits on top of a hill at the north end of the beach.

Discover a fascinating collection of art and antiques as you explore the rooms of the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes. The monumental structure with its ramparts and fairytale-like towers was built in the 14th century by the Knights of St. John, a Christian military order.

St. Paul’s Bay is a scenic bay with a pretty and relatively quiet beach. Head to the strip of golden sand, which is bordered by wind-sheltering cliffs and is backed by bright bougainvillea.

Anthony Quinn Bay is a small, attractive cove where you can enjoy natural beauty above and below the Aegean Sea. The bay takes its name from the Hollywood actor Anthony Quinn, who stared in The Guns of Navarone, a movie that was partly shot at the beach.

The striking looking Acropolis of Lindos sits high on a hilltop above the village of Lindos. The origins of the ancient citadel lie in the 9th century B.C., and it also served as a stronghold throughout the Byzantine period, the era of the Knights of St. John and during Ottoman rule. Visit the ruins of its temples, towers, castle and amphitheater for insights into the history of Lindos.