South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece

Places to visit near Ródos

Ródos is a town in South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece, home to about 56,128 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 beaches & coast and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ρετζέπ Πασά Τζαμί (1 km), Acropolis of Rhodes (1 km) and Palace of the Grand Master (1 km).

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Ródos at a glance

Location
South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece
Population
about 56,128
Coordinates
36.4356° N, 28.2220° E
Places within 50 km
138 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Ródos

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Forts & heritage near Ródos

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ródos. The closest is Tower of Spain (1 km); the best-known is Acropolis of Rhodes (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ródos

45 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ródos. The closest is Kızılada (25 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ródos

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ródos. The closest is Φάρος Αγίου Νικολάου (2 km); the best-known is Anthony Quinn Bay (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ródos

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ródos. The closest is Filerimos (10 km); the best-known is Petaloudes (Valley of the Butterflies) (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ródos

14 churches within 100 km of Ródos. The closest is Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) (1 km); the best-known is Παναγιά του Κάστρου (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ródos

14 caves within 100 km of Ródos. The closest is Σπήλαιο Αγίου Νικολάου (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ródos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ródos
  2. 1 km Ρετζέπ Πασά Τζαμί · mosque or dargah, South Aegean
  3. 1 km Παναγιά του Κάστρου · church, South Aegean
  4. 1 km Fort of St. Nicholaos · fort, South Aegean
  5. 1 km Palace of the Grand Master · palace, South Aegean
  6. 1 km Acropolis of Rhodes · heritage site, South Aegean
  7. 1 km Back to Ródos

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How to reach Ródos

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    Within 15 km of Ródos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ródos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4880Tower of Spain (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2045Kızılada (25 km)
    Beaches & coast2239Φάρος Αγίου Νικολάου (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints716Filerimos (10 km)
    Churches1114Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) (1 km)
    Caves1114Σπήλαιο Αγίου Νικολάου (1 km)
    Other attractions56Kahal Shalom (1 km)
    Waterfalls26Seven Spring Waterfall (28 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Ρετζέπ Πασά Τζαμί (1 km)
    Museums45Jewish Museum of Rhodes (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Gadoura Dam (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Ενυδρείο (3 km)
    Parks11Πάρκο Ροδίνι (1 km)
    Buddhist sites11Tsambika Monastery (30 km)
    Treks11Carian Trail - Dalyan (37 km)

    Ródos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ródos?

    Ρετζέπ Πασά Τζαμί (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Acropolis of Rhodes (heritage site, about 1 km), Palace of the Grand Master (palace, about 1 km), Παναγιά του Κάστρου (church, about 1 km), Fort of St. Nicholaos (fort, about 2 km), Ενυδρείο (nature spot, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ródos?

    138 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 20 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ródos?

    Tower of Spain, about 1 km by road; Medieval Town of Rhodes (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ródos?

    Kızılada, about 25 km by road; Arap Adası (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ródos?

    Φάρος Αγίου Νικολάου, about 2 km by road; Anatolika Enydrio (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ródos?

    Start in Ródos, visit Ρετζέπ Πασά Τζαμί, then Παναγιά του Κάστρου, then Fort of St. Nicholaos, then Palace of the Grand Master, then Acropolis of Rhodes, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ródos?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

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