Kallithea Springs
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A seaside spa building from the Italian period, with domes, arcades and pebble-mosaic courtyards in an exotic style. It is a popular photo spot.
Kallithea Springs lies about 9 km south of Rhodes city. Its hot springs have been renowned for their healing properties since ancient times. In the 1920s, during the Italian occupation, architects built a seaside health resort blending Eastern and Art Deco styles, with domed pavilions, arcades, palm trees and fine floors of black-and-white pebble mosaic. The springs fell into disuse after World War II. After restoration in 2007, the site reopened, and it no longer offers spa treatments. Instead, it serves as an attraction, exhibition space and wedding venue, and it has been a filming location for several films, including “The Guns of Navarone.” The grounds include a small bay enclosed by rocks, where you can pay to rent sunbeds and go swimming or snorkelling. Admission is a few euros. A bus from Rhodes city takes about 20 minutes. It suits a half-day outing and can be combined with Anthony Quinn Bay on the same day.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–20:00; shorter in winter (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Faliraki Water Park
- Faliraki Beach
- Anthony Quinn Bay
- Kahal Shalom Synagogue & Jewish Quarter
- Medieval City of Rhodes
- Mosque of Suleiman
- Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
- Rhodes Clock Tower