Rhodes for couples: 7 romantic things to do, where to stay and when to go
A medieval Old Town, quiet bays and sunsets: Rhodes is one of the easiest islands for couples from Israel.
- Most romantic: the Old Town at night, Lindos in the morning and sunset at Monolithos.
- Stay: a boutique hotel in the Old Town or near Lindos.
- May, June and September are more pleasant than July–August.
If you are planning a couple's holiday in Rhodes, hire a car, time Lindos for the morning and the Old Town for the evening, and look for a boutique hotel rather than a huge resort.
Why Rhodes suits couples
Rhodes is one of the easiest islands for couples from Israel: a short flight, many direct summer flights, a medieval Old Town that looks like a film set, and quiet bays for swimming. The trick is to get away from the big hotel strips and time your visits for mornings and evenings.
7 romantic things to do in Rhodes
- An evening in the Old Town: the Street of the Knights, the Palace of the Grand Master and the city walls. Once the day crowds leave, the lanes are quiet and beautiful. Allow about 90 minutes for the palace.
- Lindos and St Paul's Bay: the white village, the acropolis above the sea (a climb of about 116 metres, allow about two hours) and the round bay below. Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
- Anthony Quinn Bay: a small rocky cove with very clear water, among the best snorkelling on the island.
- Tsambika: a wide, shallow sandy beach. At sunrise it is almost empty, and above it is a monastery reached by a climb of about 20 minutes, best in late afternoon.
- Sunset at Monolithos: a castle of the Knights on a rock on the west coast, with the sun setting over the sea.
- Prasonisi: in the far south, where two seas meet across a strip of sand. Famous for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
- A boat to Symi: a day trip to a small island with a harbour of colourful neoclassical houses.
Where to stay in Rhodes as a couple
| Area | Atmosphere |
|---|---|
| Old Town | Boutique hotels in stone houses, romantic evenings, no beach on the doorstep |
| Lindos and around | White village, views, bays, more expensive |
| East coast (Kallithea, Faliraki) | Big hotels, beaches, easy with a car |
| West coast | Quiet, windy, sunsets |
When to go
May, June and September are the most pleasant months for couples: warm but not scorching, and less crowded. October is quiet and still pleasant, but some boat trips stop running. July and August are very hot and busy. The Valley of the Butterflies is active from June to September.
How to get there
In summer 2026 Israir, Arkia, Sun d'Or, Bluebird and Air Haifa flew direct from Israel to Rhodes, according to the airlines' announcements. The flight takes about an hour and a half. Details in flights to Rhodes from Israel. A hire car is very useful for the Monolithos sunset and the south of the island.
Shabbat and kosher food in Rhodes
Rhodes has a Chabad house and a kosher restaurant, and the historic Kahal Shalom synagogue is in the Old Town. See Chabad Rhodes and the Jewish Quarter. More in our Rhodes guide.
FAQ
What is the most romantic thing to do in Rhodes? An evening in the Old Town after the crowds leave, a morning in Lindos and St Paul's Bay, and sunset at Monolithos castle.
Where is the best place to stay in Rhodes for couples? In the Old Town, in a boutique stone-house hotel, or around Lindos for views and bays. The east coast has big beach hotels.
When is the best time to visit Rhodes as a couple? May, June and September: pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
Is there kosher food in Rhodes? Yes. There is a Chabad house and a kosher restaurant, and the Kahal Shalom synagogue in the Old Town.
