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Vibrant flavors, Art Deco, and Latin rhythms

Best Time: December–April
Budget: $200–$350/day
6 Must-Try Foods
5 Experiences

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Strawberry Pavlova

Conch Fritters

Frita Original

Roti

Cuban Sandwich

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Best Time
December–April
Daily Budget
$200–$350/day
Must-Try Foods
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Chris at the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes — the most impressive medieval fortress in the Mediterranean.

Chris at the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes — the most impressive medieval fortress in the Mediterranean.

Chris selfie in front of ancient stone ruins and the iconic walls of Rhodes Old Town.

Chris selfie in front of ancient stone ruins and the iconic walls of Rhodes Old Town.

The Mediterranean coastline of Rhodes with a town nestled along the shore and crystal-clear blue waters.

The Mediterranean coastline of Rhodes with a town nestled along the shore and crystal-clear blue waters.

The imposing stone walls and towers of the Rhodes fortress stand against a perfect blue sky.

The imposing stone walls and towers of the Rhodes fortress stand against a perfect blue sky.

Ancient stone fortifications with a round tower and walls casting shadows on the cobblestones below.

Ancient stone fortifications with a round tower and walls casting shadows on the cobblestones below.

A white minaret stands tall against a clear blue sky inside Rhodes Old Town — a reminder of the island's Ottoman history.

A white minaret stands tall against a clear blue sky inside Rhodes Old Town — a reminder of the island's Ottoman history.

The dramatic Laocoön and His Sons sculpture inside the Palace of the Grand Master — a Roman copy of the famous Hellenistic original.

The dramatic Laocoön and His Sons sculpture inside the Palace of the Grand Master — a Roman copy of the famous Hellenistic original.

A classic spread of Mediterranean mezze — Greek salad, dolmades, moussaka, and dips — at a Rhodes taverna.

A classic spread of Mediterranean mezze — Greek salad, dolmades, moussaka, and dips — at a Rhodes taverna.

Turkish coffee being prepared the traditional way — heated in hot sand in a copper cezve.

Turkish coffee being prepared the traditional way — heated in hot sand in a copper cezve.

Chris inside a traditional Greek coffee shop in Rhodes Old Town.

Chris inside a traditional Greek coffee shop in Rhodes Old Town.

Inside a traditional Rhodes shop filled with local products, spices, and handmade goods.

Inside a traditional Rhodes shop filled with local products, spices, and handmade goods.

Chris at a café with a beautiful mosaic floor in Rhodes Old Town.

Chris at a café with a beautiful mosaic floor in Rhodes Old Town.

Walking the narrow cobblestone streets of Rhodes Old Town, lined with medieval stone buildings.

Walking the narrow cobblestone streets of Rhodes Old Town, lined with medieval stone buildings.

One of Rhodes Old Town's resident cats resting on a weathered windowsill — cats are everywhere in the Old Town.

One of Rhodes Old Town's resident cats resting on a weathered windowsill — cats are everywhere in the Old Town.

A cat resting on a stone ledge in the sun — a quintessential Rhodes Old Town moment.

A cat resting on a stone ledge in the sun — a quintessential Rhodes Old Town moment.

The medieval walls of Rhodes Old Town — the best-preserved medieval city walls in the world.

The medieval walls of Rhodes Old Town — the best-preserved medieval city walls in the world.

Ancient stone carving of two shields with crosses set into the walls of Rhodes Old Town.

Ancient stone carving of two shields with crosses set into the walls of Rhodes Old Town.

Chris selfie in front of the ancient stone walls of Rhodes with the Aegean Sea visible in the background.

Chris selfie in front of the ancient stone walls of Rhodes with the Aegean Sea visible in the background.

Chris on a sunny balcony in Rhodes with traditional stone architecture behind him.

Chris on a sunny balcony in Rhodes with traditional stone architecture behind him.

Chris on a sunny patio in Rhodes Old Town with stone walls and Mediterranean greenery.

Chris on a sunny patio in Rhodes Old Town with stone walls and Mediterranean greenery.

The two-tone blue Aegean Sea crashing against the Rhodes coastline — the water clarity here is remarkable.

The two-tone blue Aegean Sea crashing against the Rhodes coastline — the water clarity here is remarkable.

Chris arriving at the port of Rhodes with the ancient city walls visible behind him.

Chris arriving at the port of Rhodes with the ancient city walls visible behind him.

Aerial view of the ancient stadium in Rhodes, surrounded by lush green trees.

Aerial view of the ancient stadium in Rhodes, surrounded by lush green trees.

Chris at ancient ruins under restoration in Rhodes — the island has been continuously inhabited for over 2,400 years.

Chris at ancient ruins under restoration in Rhodes — the island has been continuously inhabited for over 2,400 years.

Portrait of the 81st Grand Master of the Order of Malta — the Knights of St. John ruled Rhodes for over 200 years.

Portrait of the 81st Grand Master of the Order of Malta — the Knights of St. John ruled Rhodes for over 200 years.

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