Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rodos Sun Service
(
22410 26400; 14 New Market)
Books flights and boat tickets.
and boat tickets throughout Greece. Speak to helpful Charoula.
hire cars, accommodation and tours throughout the Dodecanese. It also sells tickets to
Turkey.
Getting Around
Local buses leave from the
urban bus stop
(Mandraki)
on Mandraki Harbour. Bus 11
does a circuit around the coast, up past the aquarium and on to the Acropolis. Hopping
on for a loop is a good way to get your bearings. Bus 2 goes to Analipsi, bus 3 to Rodini,
bus 4 to Agios Dimitrios and bus 5 to the Acropolis. Buy tickets on board.
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Eastern Rhodes
The majority of Rhodes' sandy beaches are along its east coast, home to its summer re-
sorts filled with package-holidaymakers and endless strips of tourist bars. From Rhodes
Town, there are frequent buses to Lindos, but some of the more deserted beaches en route
are a bit of a hike from the road.
Kalithea; admission €2.50; 8am-8pm Apr-Oct, 8am-5pm Nov-Mar)
was originally an Italian-
built spa, 9km from Rhodes Town. With grand buildings, colonnades and countless arch-
ways delivering stunning sea views, it's worth a wander. You'll also find a cafe and a
small sandy beach for swimming.
Ladiko Beach
, touted locally as 'Anthony Quinn Beach', is in fact two back-to-back
coves with a pebbly beach on the north side and volcanic rock platforms on the south.
The swimming is good, the water noticeably colder.
Further down the coast, a right turn at Kolymbia takes you to the
Epta Piges
(Seven
Springs), 4km away. The springs bubble into a river, which flows into a shaded lake,
home to turtles. Reach the lake by following a footpath or by walking through a narrow,
dark tunnel that's ankle deep with fast-flowing river water. If you're claustrophobic opt
for the path. There's a cafe next to the springs and a children's playground. There are no
buses to Epta Piges; take a Lindos bus and get off at the turn-off.
