(9 Aleksandrou Diakou Street. Tel. 22410 30821) With a variety of sandwiches and Greek pita breads, this is perfect for those searching for quality food at decent prices. Salads and burgers complete its Greek-inspired catalogue.

  (95 Kanada Street. Tel. 22410 21537) Family-run restaurant with a pleasant setting and attentive service. A good choice for fish and meat lovers looking to taste Greek cuisine.

  (25 Papanikolaou Street. Tel. 22410 31515) Offering Mediterranean cuisine in in the heart of town, the fine service and superb quality food is perfect for a leisurely lunch to break up a day's sightseeing.

  (17 Voriou Ipirou Street. Tel. 22410 23980) On the side of Acropolis hill, Ammogyali is one of the most high-profile restaurants in Rhodes. It boasts a cool, modern décor and fantastic international menu.

  (1 Kanari Coast, Ialysos. Tel. 22410 92220) One of the city's best-known cafeterias, Vrachos has unbeatable views of Ialysos Bay. A fantastic spot for a drink at sunset.

  (57 Orfanidou Street. Tel. 22410 75120) Recently renovated, this is one of the largest clubs in Rhodes. It boasts three stages for R 'n' B, house music and live rock 'n' roll every night throughout the summer.

  (Nikiforou Lytra, Kallithea Avenue. Tel. 6944 441 888) A vast club that's a popular place to meet new people while dancing to international and Greek pop hits.

Kozas Gallery and Frames offers modern Greek paintings, sculptures and hand-made items, both originals and copies. Unique souvenirs in a variety of styles at prices to suit all pockets (13 Ammohostou Street. Tel. 22410 24316).

In Greece, news kiosks are known as periptero and offer everything from refreshments to sweets, cigarettes and even fresh produce. Stands in Nea Agora and Mandraki are open round the clock and also sell international papers.

Socratous Street in the Medieval Town is the most hectic street inside the walls. There you'll find international brands, souvenirs, jewellery shops and stalls, cafeterias and restaurants, providing a pleasant walk in picturesque surroundings.

Under the walls of the Palace of the Knights, in the blossomed Municipal Garden, the Sound and Light show offers a dazzling spectacle in various languages (www.greekfestival.gr).

 – This beautiful island is north of Rhodes, about an hour away by ferry. Its main town is built on a hillside ans offers bars, restaurants and beaches, not to mention the breath-taking monastery of Archangel Michael.

The statue of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, welcoming the visitors to the antiquities wing of the Louvre Museum in Paris, is believed to be of Rhodian origin. It was an offering to the ancient Greek gods after a naval victory, back in the second or third centuries BC.