Rhodes (Island) Travel Forum

My partner and I want a week in the sun, fancy the Greek Islands, either Rhodes, Kos or Crete. We don't want loads of kids drinking, puking and dancing all night, but we do want some nightlife, and we want a beach and lots of interesting ancient ruins to look at during the day - which is best? - Rhodes, Crete or Kos? Any info or hints and tips on any of these islands will be greatley appreciated. Thanks.

Hi Rachel


I love Rhodes Island - we go either late May or early October as the weather is better for going around sightseeing - and is still warm enough for a sunbathe -- we usually stay in the Mitsis chain of hotels - there are 3 in rhodes town just seconds away from the seafront and within walking distance of the Old Town area -- which is fantastic - you could lose yourself in there for a few days and not see everything

Also I love Kolymbia which is a few miles away from Faliraki in distance but millions of miles away from the same sort of young crowd that heads there - there is not a lot in Kolymbia ( few shops and bars & hotels ) but it is very very peaceful -- if you intend driving whislt there this would be an ideal quiet base as you can access nost of the island easily
if however you don't drive abroad ( like us ) Rhodes TOwn will be your better option as you can get to the sights and other places easily on public transport ( although this is better in the high season )

never been to kos or crete although my mate loves crete and has a home on the island

enjoy where ever you end up
Julie

Thanks for that Julie, Your info was really helpful - I think we'll go for Rhodes Town.

you'll be the next rhodes convert
i'm sure

Hi,
I have been to all three islands, I liked Crete but Rhodes being smaller is easy to get around.
The last time I was in Rhodes we stayed in Afandou very close to Faliraki which is a quite resort with some good restaurants and the beach is massif but chingles also a working village.
I have stayed twice in Faliraki which as some quite parts and also a great beach sandy.
Rhodes Town is a jem the old town is in the castle full of shops and a few restaurants, The new town is very cosmopolitan with a few desighner shops.
The harbour front restaurants are a bit expensive more cheaper in the town.There are a lot of cruise ships comeing and going also.
Ixia and Trianda closer to Rhodes Town and the airport on the other side of the Island.

Michael