Temple Attaviros Zeus
When leaving Embonas to the south you will find a small rural road going to the left after roughly 200m. Then, follow this road upward (as indicated with red marks and stone piles, which you can follow until the top) into the vineyards. At some point you will come to the end of the vineyardsRead More
Kritinia Castle
The Castle of Kritinia is also known as Kastellos. It is a mixture of Byzantine and Medieval style. In its interior one can see the remnants of the Saint Paul’s catholic church and newer buildings, since the castle was also used as a dockyard during the Italian occupationRead More
The castle of Monolithos
The castle is located near the village of Monolithos at the summit of the tall, craggy rock, dominating the view. To visit the castle, you can drive to the foot of the cliff, park your car at a convenient spot, and follow the narrow little steps all the way up until you reach the summit. In oldRead More
Jacob’s Canyon
In the SW part of the island between the village of Embona and Siana is the entrance to the canyon with the name of Si(d)eritissa the hollow. The entrance is easily visible from the road and is noticed by the peculiar morphology of the rocks that stand out as soon as one approaches.Read More
Glifada Beach
Glifada is a little known beach, ignored by the tourism. Not far from the village of Monolithos, it is a rocky beach with big pebbles, usually beaten by strong winds. It is surrounded by a unique physical scenery with many trees that reflect on the water a green color. It is ideal for those whoRead More
Fourni Beach
Fourni is a quiet, isolated, sand and pebbles beach with fine natural surroundings, ideal for naturists and those that hanker after extremely quiet beaches. It is wild pebble-and-sand beach at 3 km from the village of Monolithos. There are no tourist facilities here but only a small canteen that sells refreshments and light snacks. LittleRead More
Kopria Beach
This is a hidden paradise, a beautiful pebbly beach with crystal clear waters, sheltered from both sides by rocky terrain. You will find only a handful of sunbeds, as well as a restaurant there. The beach is surrounded on both sides by fantastic rock formations, and the water is warm and clean. The beach isRead More
Wine Festival
The Wine Festival has been a special event for the Municipal Community of Embonas, as a tradition that has been held for oven 62 consecutive years with great success and has been established due to the high quality grape and wine production by the locals. Every year festival program includes music and dance performances andRead More
Mountain Biking
Apollakia Since Rhodes is a destination that combines the joys of the sea with dozens of other opportunities for on-land adventures, it is ideal for a variety of activities, such as mountain biking. Special bikes (mountain bikes) are expecting you at the Apolakkia dam facilities and the team that is actively engaging in the sport
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Looking at the stars
The higher the altitude and the farther away from the city lights, the more the sky reveals its majesty. You can notice countless stars that are visible even to the naked eye. In recent years, residents and travelers have been looking for places to observe the sky and the most organized ones who want toRead More
