Ancient Kamiros
Αρχαία Κάμειρος
An ancient Greek city site on a west-coast hillside, with clearly laid-out streets, houses, temples and cisterns. It is often called “the Pompeii of Greece.”
Kamiros was one of the three ancient city-states of Rhodes, situated on a hillside on the west coast about 35 km from Rhodes city. After an earthquake in 226 BC, the city was gradually abandoned, which preserved its intact Hellenistic urban layout. The lower level holds the Temple of Apollo and a square. The middle level has grid-patterned streets and house foundations. At the summit lie the remains of a Temple of Athena and a large public cistern, with wide views over the Aegean. Admission is about 6 euros (confirm with official sources). The site has almost no shade, so in summer visit early in the morning or in the late afternoon. Driving is the most convenient option, and the site can be combined on the same day with Kritinia Castle, Seven Springs or the Embonas wine village.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00 (shorter in winter; may close Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Embonas
- Kritinia Castle
- Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes)
- Seven Springs
- Filerimos & Ancient Ialysos
- Tsambika Monastery
- Tsambika Beach
- Faliraki Beach