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Dodecanese · the walled city

Winter Rhodes

Live inside a medieval walled city — the warm Dodecanese capital.

Fully open all winter ●●●●○ open-o-meter
Day / night
16° / 10°
Sea temp
16° · no
How open
4/5
Region
Dodecanese

Why Rhodes in winter

Live inside a medieval walled city that never empties — the warmest Dodecanese capital, mild and lived-in all winter.

Beyond the walls the island keeps going: Lindos without a soul, the wine villages of the interior, and valley walks that are simply too hot to enjoy in summer.

Best winter month
December–March
Pack for it
Layers, a warm jacket and a folding umbrella — mild by day, cold at night.
On the map

Where exactly is Rhodes?

Fly into Rhodes (RHO) in the Dodecanese. The pin shows it against every other Greek airport.

DodecaneseAirport: RHO

What to actually do

What's worth the flight — now that everyone else has flown home.

01
The medieval Old Town
Europe’s largest inhabited walled city
02
Palace of the Grand Masters
vast, echoing and empty
03
The Street of the Knights
the finest medieval street in Greece
04
Lindos acropolis
the clifftop temple, finally crowd-free
05
Ancient Kamiros
a whole Doric town to yourself
06
The wine villages of Embonas
Athiri and Mandilaria tastings

Escape for a day

car recommended
Lindos
50 km
The white village under its clifftop acropolis.
Ancient Kamiros
35 km
A remarkably complete ancient town on the west coast.
Embonas
55 km
Rhodes’ wine country under Mt Attavyros.

A perfect few days, if you're asking

1
Inside the walls
The Old Town, Palace of the Grand Masters and the Street of the Knights, mezedes in a hidden courtyard.
2
South to Lindos
Lindos acropolis and village, coastal drive back, dinner in the New Town.
3
Wine & ruins
Ancient Kamiros and the Embonas wineries, a long village lunch.

The winter calendar

Things worth timing a whole trip around.

Christmas in the Old Town
December
Lights strung through the medieval lanes.
Epiphany
6 Jan
Blessing of the waters at Mandraki harbour.
Rhodes wine, olive and village harvest route
Oct–Nov
Inland Rhodes reveals vineyards, olive groves and mountain tavernas far from the resort coast, with winery visits and new-season produce.
Anniversary of the Integration of the Dodecanese with Greece
7 March
Parades and civic ceremonies commemorate the 1948 union of the Dodecanese with Greece, an essential expression of regional identity.
Rhodes International Marathon
Usually April; 26 April in 2026
Marathon, half marathon and shorter races use a largely coastal course beside the medieval city, supporting an attractive spring sports break.
Rhodes spring wildflower and walking season
Mar–Apr
Orchids, herbs and green inland routes complement Lindos, Kamiros and the medieval city during mild spring weather.

Eat & drink

Cold-weather cooking is the best cooking. Order accordingly.

Pitaroudia (chickpea fritters)
Melekouni (sesame bar)
Souma-soaked sweets
Drink to try: Souma.

The practical bit

The unglamorous details, handled.

Getting there
Fly into Rhodes (RHO), then a taxi or pre-booked transfer into town.
Getting around
A hire car helps in winter; local buses and ferries are reduced.
Best winter month
December–March
How long
2–3 days

Winter experiences in Rhodes

Everything worth building a winter day around within reach of RHO — museums, wineries, mills, breweries, thermal springs and races. We show the pick of each; the link opens the full regional list.

Museums & culture

16 all Dodecanese museums →
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes Archaeology
Rhodes Medieval Town
Archaeology and material culture connected with Rhodes Medieval Town
Details →
Jewish Museum of Rhodes History & society
Kahal Shalom, Rhodes
Local, national or community history connected with Kahal Shalom, Rhodes
Details →
Museum of Modern Greek Art of Rhodes – Nestoridion Melathron Art & design
Rhodes Town
Fine art, modern art, design or artist-focused collections
Details →
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights History & society
Rhodes Medieval Town
Local, national or community history connected with Rhodes Medieval Town
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Wineries & distilleries

4 the winter wine guide →
CAIR Winery
Rhodes Town
Historic Rhodes wines and sparkling wine. Winter: Good.
Details →
Emery Winery Winery
Embonas
Historic island winery and tasting room. Winter: Good.
Details →
Kounaki Wines Winery
Embonas
Organic artisan winery and tastings. Winter: Seasonal/limited.
Details →
Alexandris Family Winery Winery
Embonas
Small family estate. Winter: Possible.
Details →

Olive oil & mills

2 the olive-oil guide →
Rhodes Islander – Olive & Wine Tasting Guided tasting experience
Rhodes
Olive oil, olives, wine and local products tasting
Details →
Salteris Family Olive Mill Family mill + farm + tasting
Halki, Rhodes
Guided mill tour, farm and tasting
Details →
The Mule’s Brew Craft microbrewery
Archangelos
Small visitor-focused craft producer in Archangelos
Details →
Magnus Magister Regional brewery
Damatria
Established Rhodes producer
Details →
VAP P. Kougios Brewery Regional brewery
Tsairi / Agia Varvara, Rhodes
Long-established Rhodes beverage producer
Details →

Thermal springs

1 the thermal-springs guide →
Kallithea recognised spring water Historic spa architecture, cove and cultural visit
Kallithea, Rhodes
The restored complex is a visitor attraction. Do not market it as a current therapeutic-water bathing facility.
Details →
TUI Rhodes Marathon Hard
18 Apr
UNESCO medieval city and spring island weather.
Details →

Nearby airports

Same trip, different runway.
Watch · Rhodes on film
Lakani
Melekouni

Films by Discover Greece. They load from YouTube only when you press play.

✈ Flying into Rhodes (RHO) Live arrivals, transport to town and terminal detail come from the airport operator — worth a look the night before, since winter schedules are thinner than summer ones. Fraport Greece →

Questions you're about to ask

Yes — it’s a living city, so restaurants and sights stay open.
Details are checked but change without notice — always confirm opening hours, transport and conditions directly before you travel.