Rhodes Marco Polo Pocket Travel Guide

Rhodes was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Find your favourite cove, where locals know which beaches have the clearest water and which tavernas catch their own fish. Updated 2025.

Skip the tourist tavernas near the Palace of the Grand Masters and overcrowded Lindos tours. This local expert guide reveals hidden neighbourhood gems like Ta Marasia taverna in a 100-year-old building, where owner Nick suggests the best mezedes of the day, secret swimming coves along the eastern coast with crystal-clear waters, and wild beaches like Red Sand Beach with natural reddish sand you'll have completely to yourself.

Navigate Rhodes' ancient heritage with Marco Polo's signature pull-out maps connecting medieval quarters to pristine beaches. From Kallithea Thermal Springs where 1920s domed buildings meet crystal-clear swimming waters to village tavernas where families have perfected traditional Dodecanese cuisine for generations, experience Greece where mythology feels tangibly real.

What You'll Discover:

• Secret Rhodes swimming paradise - hidden coves with turquoise waters, wild beaches with unique red sand, and peaceful bays away from circuits
• Rhodes navigation mastery - Marco Polo's pull-out map with coastal routes, mountain village connections, and archaeological access
• Authentic Greek taverna culture - family establishments where owners suggest daily specials, traditional mezedes, and locally-produced wines
• Rhodes cultural confidence - Greek customs, island history, and essential phrases for genuine Dodecanese connections
• Budget-friendly island adventures - free archaeological sites, coastal hiking, and money-saving Greek wisdom

Perfect for history lovers, beach seekers, or cultural adventurers wanting authentic Greece - this guide reveals why locals say their island connects ancient traditions to daily life. From sunrise swims at hidden beaches to evening mezedes where wine flows from family barrels, discover the Rhodes where legends live on.

Rhodes is more than ancient monuments and package tours - it's morning fishing boat arrivals in tiny harbours, evening conversations in village squares over local wine, and the profound connection between past and present that only an island touched by gods can offer. Find your way with Marco Polo.