Whether you hit this sun-kissed island on the eastern edge of the Aegean Sea for the wealth of historic monuments dotting its famous UNESCO-attested old town, the traditional white-washed Greek villages nestled around Theologos, the earthy seafood joints of Haraki, the shimmering beaches at spots like Lindos, Kallithea and Prassonissi, or the heady 18 to 30s party strips of Faliraki, , then you can rest assured Rhodes won’t disappoint.

But before you head out exploring the olive tree-peppered backcountry and rugged coastline here, Rhodes’ historic urban heart beckons; boasting its pristine medieval old town, the enchanting cobbled Avenue of the Knights, the formidable Palace of the Grand Master, and an acclaimed archaeological museum chronicling the island’s ancient past.

If history isn’t your thing, then be sure to ask your Rhodes tourist guide about exploring the curious mix of cafes that converge here, touting Turkish shisha and gritty Greek coffees alike, or about hitting the Aegean for a spot of sailing, lazing under the sultry sun of the Dodecanese or strolling along the coast.