Monolithos is a small village 70 km to the south west of Rhodes town. On top of a huge, 300 feet rock standing above the village, a Venetian Castle was built in 1480 to protect the area from pirates and enemies. The Castle is today ruined, but offers great views to the beach of Fourni and the two islets just opposite the coast.

To reach this Castle, you have to climb a short narrow path with few steep steps, among lush greenery. Most of the walls have been ruined along time. In the middle of it, you will find a white chapel dedicated to Saint Panteleimon and another smaller chapel, both ruined today. There are also some old cisterns, which were used to collect water and supply the whole area.

If you are interested in visiting archaeological sites, you should ask at the village of Monolithos how to go to KYMISALA. It is an ancient city in a lovely place, with a great view of the Aegean sea and the islands. You can have a great walk in the forest among the ancient ruins.

This however will take at least 2 hours of your day and is really worth it if you are interested in history and archaeology. 

HOURS:   Open Site                    ENTRANCE:  Free

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73 km from Rhodes town

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Both navigators: Tap on  for walking,    for driving.  Google Maps: not reliable when driving