Rhodes with kids: beaches, water park, attractions and kosher food (2026)
Shallow beaches, the water park, the aquarium and the Valley of the Butterflies: everything you need to plan Rhodes with children, including kosher food and Shabbat.
- Family beaches on the east coast: Faliraki, Agathi, Tsambika, Kolymbia and Lindos.
- Attractions for kids: Faliraki Water Park, the aquarium and the Valley of the Butterflies.
- There is a Chabad house and a kosher restaurant in Ialysos.
Rhodes is one of the easy choices for an Israeli family: a short flight, shallow beaches and kosher food. Rent a car and prefer May–June or September.
Is Rhodes good for families with children?
Rhodes is one of Israeli families' favourite destinations: a short flight, many all-inclusive hotels, shallow beaches on the east coast and a water park. The island also has a Chabad house and a kosher restaurant, which makes it especially easy for families who keep kosher.
The best beaches for kids in Rhodes
| Beach | Distance from Rhodes Town | Why it suits children |
|---|---|---|
| Faliraki | about 12 km | shallow, fine sand, organised, next to the water park |
| Agathi | about 36 km | shallow, very clear and quiet; few facilities |
| Tsambika | about 26 km | sheltered, shallow bay with fine sand; very hot in July–August |
| Kolymbia | about 25 km | quiet resort with family hotels |
| Lindos | about 46 km | shallow, restaurants on the beach, the Acropolis above |
| Vlycha | about 42 km | water deepens gradually, watersports |
According to Rhodes Guide. Anthony Quinn Bay is beautiful for snorkelling, but rocky and crowded, so less suitable for toddlers.
What to do in Rhodes with kids
- Faliraki Water Park: by Faliraki beach, about 12 km from town, next to a Luna Park.
- The Aquarium: in Rhodes Town, in the basement of the Hydro-Biological Station. Walk through stone tunnels past tanks with octopuses, turtles and fish of the eastern Mediterranean.
- Valley of the Butterflies: about 27 km from town, a shady valley with a cool stream. Best from mid-July to August, when thousands of butterflies gather. Ask children not to disturb them.
- Rhodes Old Town: walls, gates and the Palace of the Grand Master. The Jewish Quarter and the Kahal Shalom synagogue are here too. See Chabad Rhodes and the Jewish Quarter.
- Lindos: white village and Acropolis on the cliff. With young children, go early in the morning, before the heat.
Where to stay in Rhodes with kids
- Faliraki and Kallithea: close to town and the water park, many family hotels.
- Kolymbia and Afandou: quieter, with large all-inclusive hotels.
- Near Rhodes Town: convenient for the Old Town and Chabad.
Kosher food and Shabbat in Rhodes
Chabad of Rhodes operates in Ialysos, with the Jerusalem kosher meat restaurant next to it, which also offers Shabbat food to go. Hours are reduced in winter. Details on Shabbat times & kosher in Greece and in our Chabad in Greece guide.
When to go to Rhodes with kids
May–June and September–October are easier: warm but not scorching, and less crowded. July–August is very hot, especially at wind-sheltered beaches like Tsambika. See Greece with kids month by month.
Getting there
In summer there are many direct flights from Israel to Rhodes, and the flight is short. Details in flights to Rhodes from Israel and on Rhodes. A rental car helps you reach the southern beaches: car rental in Greece.
FAQ
Is Rhodes suitable for young children? Yes. There are shallow beaches like Faliraki and Agathi, a water park and many family hotels, and the flight from Israel is short.
Where is the water park in Rhodes? In Faliraki, about 12 km from Rhodes Town, by the beach, next to a Luna Park.
Is there kosher food in Rhodes? Yes: Chabad in Ialysos and the Jerusalem kosher restaurant. Hours are reduced in winter, so check ahead.
When is the Valley of the Butterflies at its best? From mid-July to August, when the butterflies gather in the valley.
