{"id":27061,"date":"2026-05-20T18:47:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rustichouse-embonas.com\/?page_id=27061"},"modified":"2026-05-20T22:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T19:07:12","slug":"kritinia-castle-rhodes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rustichouse-embonas.com\/el\/kritinia-castle-rhodes\/","title":{"rendered":"Kritinia Castle in Rhodes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flexslider sohohotel-slider-fullscreen\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li style=\"height: calc(100vh - 200px);\"><div class=\"sohohotel-slider-caption-4\"><h2>Kritinia Castle Rhodes<\/h2><p>Discover one of the most beautiful medieval castles in Rhodes with breathtaking sunset views over the Aegean Sea.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/rustichouse-embonas.com\/el\/room-availability-embonas-rhodes\/\" class=\"sohohotel-slider-button\">Check Availability<\/a><\/div><div class=\"sohohotel-slider-overlay\" style=\"background:#000000;opacity:0.35\"><\/div><div class=\"sohohotel-slide-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/rustichouse-embonas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kritinia-Castle-Rhodes-2.png);\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1779290425827 sohohotel-content-wrapper-vc vc_column-gap-10\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 24px;color: #b08d57;text-align: left;font-family:Playfair Display;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >A Medieval Landmark with Stunning Views<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Kritinia Castle, also known as Kastellos, is one of the most impressive medieval landmarks in Rhodes.<\/p>\n<p>Built by the Knights of Saint John during the 15th century, the castle combines Byzantine and Medieval architectural influences while offering spectacular panoramic views over the Aegean Sea and nearby islands.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the castle visitors can still see the remains of Saint Paul\u2019s Catholic church as well as traces of later constructions from the Italian occupation period.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Kritinia Castle is one of the most popular sunset spots in Rhodes thanks to its dramatic scenery and peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_message_box vc_message_box-standard vc_message_box-rounded vc_color-white\" ><div class=\"vc_message_box-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chess-rook\"><\/i><\/div><h6><em><strong>Why Visit Kritinia Castle?<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_message_box vc_message_box-standard vc_message_box-rounded vc_color-chino\" ><div class=\"vc_message_box-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-sun\"><\/i><\/div><p>Spectacular Sunset Views<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_message_box vc_message_box-standard vc_message_box-rounded vc_color-chino\" ><div class=\"vc_message_box-icon\"><i class=\"fab fa-fort-awesome\"><\/i><\/div><p>Medieval architecture<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_message_box vc_message_box-standard vc_message_box-rounded vc_color-chino\" ><div class=\"vc_message_box-icon\"><i class=\"fab fa-gratipay\"><\/i><\/div><p>Peaceful atmosphere<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_message_box vc_message_box-standard vc_message_box-rounded vc_color-chino\" ><div class=\"vc_message_box-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-water\"><\/i><\/div><p>Panoramic sea view<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div 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vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-chino\" href=\"https:\/\/rustichouse-embonas.com\/el\/embonas-rhodes\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Discover More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"vc_message_box vc_message_box-3d vc_message_box-rounded vc_color-white\" ><div class=\"vc_message_box-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i><\/div><h6><em><strong>Stay in Embonas<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n<p>Stay at Rustic House in Embonas and explore some of the most beautiful places in Rhodes with comfort and authentic hospitality.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-chino\" href=\"https:\/\/rustichouse-embonas.com\/el\/room-availability-embonas-rhodes\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Check Availability<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div 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