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Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece and is also the island group's historical capital. There is a good variety of beaches on Rhodes. The east side of the island has almost continuous sandy beaches with calm waters. Beaches on the west are mostly more stony. The wind mostly comes in from the west and also the sea tends to be somewhat rougher to the west so that side of the island is better suited to surfing or kite boarding. Rhodes is a major tourist attraction for the seekers of sunny beaches. While many of its beaches are gravel‚ not sand; the island can boast 300+ sun days in a year.

• Asklipio Inland from Kiotari. In the little church there are fascinating displays‚ honoring the continuity of the cult of healing from ancient times to a modern midwife and nurse. In Greek mythology‚ Asklepios was the son of the god Apollo who created the art of medicine. 
• Cape Prasonisi. The southern-most tip of Rhodes. There is a peninsular connected to the main island by a sand bar. Unless you have a 4x4‚ think twice before driving your car across the sand bar. It becomes progressively less solid and it is easy to get stuck there in the sand. 
• Castle with acropolis over Lindos 
• Castle of Kastellos. 
• Castle of Monolithos. 
• Epta Piges. (Seven springs) and that is literally all there is to see there except for a short forest walking trail. In the hot summer months‚ the cool shade provides a pleasant respite from the sun. 
• Filerimos Hill. Medieval remains‚ a monastery and chapel. Good views over the north of the island. 
• Kamiros. Ancient ruins. 
• Tsambika Peak. 
• Rhodes Old Town 
• Palace of the Prince Grand Master. 
• Street of Knights. 
• Fortifications. 
• Valley of the Butterflies. Since the butterflies - which are actually coloured moths - in this area need quietude for their procreation and since the area is visited by many tourists‚ the population of the Petaloudes "butterflies" is constantly on the decline; even to a degree that it does not make any sense anymore to go there‚ as you will hardly see any of the moths. It is still a beautiful area regardless.

There is a good variety of beaches on Rhodes. The east side of the island has almost continuous sandy beaches with calm waters. Beaches on the west are mostly more stony. The wind mostly comes in from the west and also the sea tends to be somewhat rougher to the west so that side of the island is better suited to surfing or kite boarding.

• Rhodes Town. 
• Lindos. The stunningly beautiful town beach on the bay. Very trendy‚ so wear your thong bikini here if you want to fit in
• Kalithea. Just north of Faliraki‚ this was originally an Italian built spa. It is very pleasant spot but can be crowded. Currently building work is ongoing to build what looks like it will be a modern spa adjacent to the original buildings. A number of separate beaches‚ each seemingly with their own taverna lie just south of the spa. 
• Faliraki. A long sandy beach with plenty of tavernas to choose from. There is also no shortage of people to rent jet skis from or to organise other activities. At the southern end‚ there is a quiter‚ more rocky beach but the sea there is inconveniently shallow for swimmers. The only legal nudist beach on the island which has excellent facilities including sunbed hire‚ toilets and food and drink outlets is also found to the south of Faliraki. 
• Ladiko Beach (Anthony Quinn Bay). This is a very scenic spot. On one side of the bay is a relatively small beach. The other side is rocky but a man made platform provides further space for sunbathing and access to the sea. 
• Afandou Beach 
• Kolymbia Beach. 
• Tsambika Beach. On the far right of the beach near the rocks nude sunbathing is tolerated. 
• Gennadi Beach. This area and nearby Prasonisi attracts surfers. The village resort is peaceful and quiet. Virgin sands‚ hotels‚ and beach bars are a feature. Gennadi only began to be developed relatively recently. The main coastal road along the beach is developing with new hotels and villas belonging to people from Rhodes. Unexplored beaches stretch along the sandy shore from Gennadi to Prasonisi. This area is among the last unspoiled stretches of coastline left on the island. 
• Agia Marina Beach

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