Emerald green seas, ancient ruins and white sand beaches, the Greek island of Rhodes is picture-perfect. As part of the Dodecanese islands, a small group in the south-eastern Aegean Sea, a trip here provides the ultimate backdrop for your holiday selfies. Charge your phones, get your hiking boots on and follow our guide to the best selfie spots on the historic island.
Lying in the heart of the medieval citadel, an ancient townhouse awaits your arrival. Marco Polo Mansion is the perfect spot for your Old Town selfie. Pose for a picture on the cobbled classic street or venture inside. Head out to their idyllic garden restaurant where you will be met with deep mustard yellow walls and white canvas chairs. The space oozes a romantic ambiance and offers shade from the sun under the minarets. Snap your Rhodes, Greece photos in this hidden cove of elegance.
The next spot requires some cardio activity but what you get at the top is well worth the sweat. Sitting above the modern town of Lindos, the ancient Acropolis is one of the most spectacular viewing points in Rhodes. After venturing up the steep footpath, you can expect to be met with a clifftop enclosed by battlement ruins, as well as the remains of a temple and a 20 columned covered portico. Set up your selfie as the sun hits off the white columns creating a cool contrast between it and the blue of the sky. Walk to the edge and capture the panoramic views of the glistening ocean and inviting coastline.
This one involves taking a day trip out to the picturesque island of Symi, just a two hour ferry ride away from Rhodes. Venture further than the harbour and explore the beautiful beaches but not without snapping a selfie first. The unique point of the harbour is the neoclassical mansions in every shade of pastel you can imagine, making it the prettiest port in Greece. The abundance of expensive looking yachts and sail boats moored there don’t make for a bad photo either!
Situated on the northwest coast of the island, the ancient city of Kameiros is the next best place to get your Rhodes, Greece photos. Travel three kilometres west of the village of Kalavarda for stunning views of the Aegean and a chance to really take a step back through time. Walking around the ruins you can still see the structures of old houses and vividly imagine how it would feel to have lived in the thriving metropolis, creating great selfie conditions.
Named after famous actor Anthony Quinn, (he purchased the inlet following the filming of ‘The Guns of Navarone’), this hidden gem is a must see destination in Rhodes. Crystal clear waters tinted emerald green due to the vegetation surrounding the bay, make for an unrivalled selfie backdrop and a visit you won’t necessarily need a picture to remember. The miniature beach on the east coast of the island gives you a chance to appreciate the natural beauty of your surroundings both above and below water. Only a 25 minute drive from Rhodes town, the tranquil spot can be reached via a stairway from the roadside.
Another one for the hiking boots, the Monastery of Tsambika sits atop 350 steep steps but its long-range viewing points are second to none. On reaching the top of the hill you will be met by a tiny white Byzantine church and views of the coastline. Legend has it that women facing fertility difficulties climbed to the church to pray to the Virgin for help with conceiving, something that it still done today. Take in the breath-taking vantage point offered by this natural attraction with incredible views over the northern Kolympia, southern Tsambika beach and all the way to the town of Lindos. Cool off with a dip in the sea at Tsambika beach afterwards.
Resting above the village of Monolithos around seventy kilometres from Rhodes town, are the ruins of the 15th century Monolithos Castle. Built by the Knights of Saint John to protect the area from pirates and enemies, nowadays the ruins pose as an ideal spot for selfie-taking. Say cheese, look out over the ocean and revel in the beauty that is the island of Rhodes, Greece.
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Flights to Rhodes
- Lucy Norris
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