Rhodes is one of the top tourist destinations in Europe and is the largest island and the capital of the Dodecanese islands of Greece. Rhodes gives travelers a unique opportunity to explore ancient temple ruins and then chill out on a beautiful sandy beach like Kiotari beach while it offers a variety of  attractions and sightseeings.

Guests of the island can literally do a different thing every day during their stay.

Dear Great Sand Villa guest here are the 6 best-recommended things you can do in Rhodes island during your stay according to our opinion!

Visit Rhodes city and walk around the Medieval old  town where you can find the Palace of The Grand Masters. Occupiers over the centuries have left their stamp on the Medieval Town of Rhodes, which dates back hundreds of years before the birth of Christ. Street of the Knights that leads to Palace and 4 km (2.5 miles) long wall along with the Archaeological Museum, is considered a very beautiful example of Gothic architecture.  By foot is the best way to explore these gems. Rhodes city is 70km from Kiotari.

Visit Lindos one of the 3 ancient capitals of the island (along with Ialysos and Kameiros).  Located 20 km from Kiotari Lindos is a popular tourist destination because of its ancient Akropolis and great beach. Access to Akropolis is by a steep hike up a footpath, but worth the trip. Once at the top, visitors will find a well preserved Acropolis enclosed by battlements, 20 white Hellenistic columns, remains of the temple of Athena Lindia, and a breathtaking view to the magnificent Saint Pauls bay and the village.

Visit Prasonisi at the southest part of the island. Prasonisi is a small islet that during low tide becomes a peninsula attached to the southern tip of Rhodes. It is located 20 kilometers south of Kiotari. It is the top destination of the island for wind and kite surfers and everyone can start windsurfing or kite lessons there. Prasonisi is often very windy on the west side, while sheltered on the east. Consequently, experienced windsurfers make use of the windy conditions on the western side, while rather inexperienced windsurfers and sunbathers enjoy the eastern side.

Visit Kalithea springs. Kallithea Springs are located at the bay of Kallithea,  60km from Kiotari. Known since antiquity for their therapeutic properties the renovated, majestic premises of Kallithea Springs are welcoming once again hundreds of visitors per day, being one of the most popular attractions on the island of Rhodes.

Visit Seven Springs located 40km from Kiotari. Seven Springs offers a cool, magical landscape, even in the heat of high summer since water flows out of the springs all year round, forming a small lake. You get to the lake by walking through a narrow 186m-long tunnel. The area of Seven Springs and the nearby forests are suitable for walking.

Visit the small villages of Lachania, Vati, Monolithos, and Profilia all four of them are close to Kiotari and offer great food at local tavernas and traditional and picturesque settlement. All of them keep the local color and tradition.

Finally, since Greatsand villa is located in Kiotari beach, one of the best island beaches, there is no need for more beach recommendations😊

Enjoy your stay on our beautiful island☀️🏖️🐬🐚🦈🌊