Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in Greece's South Aegean, with Rhodes Town as its capital. Its UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town, the Lindos Acropolis and long Aegean beaches make it one of Greece's busiest summer destinations.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Rhodian hand-painted ceramics
Hand-painted plates and tiles in traditional Rhodian patterns; better workshops fire pieces on site and Nasso Keramik runs small-group tile-making workshops at the Lindos Grand Resort & Spa.
Where: Old Town back lanes, Lindos, village workshops
Rhodes thyme honey
Honey from mountain villages such as Siana; rare thyme honey is often sold direct from producers.
Price: €8-15 per jar (~$9-17)
Where: Siana village, Old Town delis, Ergon Rodos
Rhodes olive oil
Olive oil of Rhodes carries a protected geographical indication; look for the PGI label.
Price: €10-20 per litre (~$12-23)
Where: Delis in Rhodes Town, village producers
Souma and Rhodian wine
Village grape spirit from Siana and wines from Embonas wineries such as Kounaki.
Where: Siana, Embonas wineries
Lindos embroidery and linen
Embroidered tablecloths are a Lindos tradition dating to the 17th century; ask which pieces are locally made, as imported lace is also sold.
Where: Main lane of Lindos
Melekouni
Sesame and honey bars sold in Old Town sweet shops.
Price: €2-5 (~$2-6)
Where: Old Town sweet shops
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.