There is a certain magic associated with traditional Greek villages. The white houses, the narrow streets, the archeological sites…there isn’t a better place to experience real Greek life, real Greek cuisine and learn more about the Greek culture. Go shopping in one of the markets, experience the Greek traditions and have fun…all of this and many more in the traditional villages of Rhodes.

Filerimos

Conveniently located right near Rhodes (8 km/5 miles), Filerimos stands on the on the site of the ancient city of Ialysos.

On the top of the hill, there are a lot of archeological ruins such as the monastery of Filerimos, the ruins of the ancient Ialyssos, the remains of a Greek temple, the baptistery of the first Christian basilica and the underground chapel of St George, the Hexagonal Church of the Knights and find the remains of the Byzantine garrison.

The monastery of Filermios is opened from Tuesday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and from Saturday to Monday from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Remember to dress properly.

Kritinia

Located in the south part of the island of Rhodes, there is the small and picturesque village of Kritinia.

As you exit the village, a secondary road leads to the Venetian Caste of Kritinia. The castle dates from the 16th century AD and is located on a steep rock, dominating the entire area. It is a combination of Medieval and Byzantine architecture. Within the castle, there is the ruin of St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

If you want to learn more about the Greek folklore, don’t miss visiting the Folklore Art Museum, located right outside the village, where you can admire decorated plates, traditional costumes and many more.

Lindos

The ancient city of Lindos was a major maritime power and was protected by an acropolis. Lindos has always been admired for its beauty, wealth and strategic position.

Lindos is a traditional Greek village, with white houses, cobbled narrow streets and Byzantine churches. The ruins of the acropolis and the archeological site are the main attractions in Lindos. Outside and around Lindos Acropolis, there is an archeological site you can visit the theatre, the four-portico building and Boukopion. It’s also the location of Lindos necropolis, where some important funerary monuments can be found.

The admission fee is €6 (full) and €3 for students and seniors from EU countries for each site. The admission is free for several categories of tourists. During summer – June 15 to Oct 24- the sites are opened on Monday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from Tuesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If you want to have some fun, go to St. Paul’s bay, the most important beach in Lindos which caters for any tourist, offering a place to relax and enjoy water sports. You can also go shopping or spend quality time in restaurants of night-clubs.