The old Mandráki Harbour, dating from the city’s founding in 408 BC, is protected by a long breakwater, lined by three disused windmills, with the 15th-century Fort St. Nicholas on its northern tip. Flanking the entrance to the harbor are two stone columns topped by bronze figures of a stag and a hind. Deer are the heraldic symbol of Rhodes and are still depicted on local ceramics such as plates, ashtrays, and tiles sold as souvenirs. In times gone by, the mythical Colossus of Rhodes (a giant third-century-BC statue of Helios, a handsome Greek god, and personification of the sun) is said to have straddled the entrance to the harbor where the deer now stand. Today, the Mandráki is used by yachts and excursion boats offering day trips to the nearby islands of Symi and Halki and to Marmaris on the Turkish coast.
RHODES PRIVATE TOURS
Half day tour - 5 hours
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Join us for a private tour along Rhodes’ beautiful East coast and visit the […]
RHODES GUIDED TOURS
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RHODES GUIDED TOURS
Half day tour - 5 hours
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RHODES GROUP TOUR - Full Day Private tour by Minibus(max 15 people) - Ensure […]
RHODES PRIVATE TOURS
Full day tour - 7 hours
Availability : April till end of November
Rhodes Island Full-Day Tour - Explore the main attractions that Rhodes Island has to […]
RHODES PRIVATE TOURS
Half Day Tour - 6 hours
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Visit the main highlights of Rhodes town and the most popular sites on the […]
RHODES PRIVATE TOURS
Half day Tour - 5 hours
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Relax on the soft white sand or swim in the sparkling blue water at […]
RHODES PRIVATE TOURS
Half day tour - 6 hours
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Come and explore the countryside of the Island of Rhodes combined with some free […]
RHODES PRIVATE TOURS
Starting from 5 hours
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Discover the island of Rhodes at YOUR OWN PACE and see all the places […]
RHODES PRIVATE TOURS
Half day Tour - 6 hours
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Discover all the highlights of Rhodes town and Lindos and visit the Jewish Quarter […]
RHODES PRIVATE TOURS
Half day tour - 6 hours
Availability : All Year Round
Don’t miss the beauty of the capital city and discover its rich history! We […]