Your island paradise in the Dodecanese: Buy a property in Rhodes

The real estate location Rhodes: close to nature, varied and culturally unique

Here, where one of the seven ancient wonders of the world once rose with the Colossus of Rhodes, you can now enjoy Mediterranean life to the fullest by buying an apartment, house or villa. Surrounded by a wonderful natural landscape with picturesque sandy beaches, dreamy bays and adventurous rocky coasts, there are unique purchase options for you all over the island. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and pleasantly warm temperatures throughout all the seasons, Rhodes is a real paradise for those looking for relaxation, thanks to numerous sights and leisure opportunities, no two days are the same.

One of the absolute highlights is the large Rhodian range of historical architecture, which extends over a multitude of epochs. In addition to some buildings from the Byzantine times, the Acropolis of Lindos and the medieval old town port of Mandraki are more than worth a visit. How the individual character and culture of Rhodes were shaped by the different phases of rule of different empires becomes particularly clear here.

A particularly spectacular, natural experience awaits you in Petaloudes, the valley of the butterflies: in this approximately five kilometer long gorge, thousands of butterflies can be observed from the end of June to the beginning of September, which are native to a unique biotope. Tip from the real estate agent Engel & Völkers Greece: Throughout the rest of the year, the valley also inspires with untamed waterfalls and wonderful hiking routes, while the number of visitors outside the butterfly season is much lower.

Moreover, after buying a house, an apartment or a villa, Rhodes has a number of varied excursion destinations ready. Spend an exciting day with your family in the Faliraki water park with its huge water slides and the artificially created white water river or take a guided mountain hike to the summit of Attavyros, where the ruins of a time-honored Zeus temple await you. The real estate location Rhodes is also not lacking in social amenities: Immerse yourself in the sophisticated nightlife of Rhodes Town, spend relaxing hours in one of the chic clubs or enjoy an excellent dinner from the colorful Rhodian cuisine, which is served in the local restaurants with plenty Dedication is prepared for you.

 Rhodes is an excellent choice if you want to buy a property in Greece also in regards to the local infrastructural expansion. Shopping, medical care, education and mobility are all at a high European level, so Rhodes is one of the few Aegean islands with a civil airport from which international destinations are also regularly served. As the owner of a property in Rhodes, you will of course also benefit from all of these properties and advantages if you want to sell your house, villa or apartment with the real estate agent Engel & Völkers. Contact us!

North, South, East or West? You can expect these regional differences when buying property in Rhodes

Basically, the real estate locations on Rhodes can be divided into four higher-level areas analogous to the four cardinal points, in which different highlights and offers for sale for houses, villas and apartments await you. The most densely populated area is Rhodes North with the island's capital, Rhodes City.

Real estate agent tip: Buy villas, houses and apartments on Symi

Are you looking for a property location in the Dodecanese that clearly stands out from Rhodes and knows how to please with its very own charm? Then direct your gaze to Symi, around 25 kilometers north of Rhodes! Much smaller than Rhodes, but by no means less fascinating, Symi also has a thousand-year-old culture in addition to a great range of villas, houses and apartments for sale, which is expressed in numerous historical sights such as the amphitheater of Gialos or the monastery of Taxiarchis. Many of thecolorful, neoclassical houses and town villas still bear testimony to the period of Italian rule in the first half of the 20th century, which has had a lasting impact on living on Symi to this day. In fact, the colorful, pastel-colored cityscape of Gialos is now a popular postcard motif and trademark of Symi, which can be recognized from a distance with the ship.

Compared to Rhodes and other islands in the Dodecanese, Symi is far less known among tourists and those interested in real estate, which is one of the great advantages of the local villas, houses and apartments for sale: Symi is calm, authentic and particularly relaxing, which is why our real estate agents consider it classify a real insider tip in the southeastern Aegean. With the purchase of a property on Symi you will experience how traditional flair and cosmopolitan lifestyle merge into a unique ensemble: Stroll through the marina of Gialos, where luxurious sailing yachts and sporty motor boats are moored, or stop by one of the authentic taverns enjoy a serving of Symi prawns, a local specialty. Especially recommended is the Haritomeni tavern, which not only knows how to please with its excellent cuisine, but also with its unique view of Gialos, which opens up from the enchanting hillside terrace.

The picturesque beaches and bays, which can be found on Symi and some of which can only be reached by sea, invite you to relaxed day trips: Look forward to the sheltered, often deserted pebble Toli Beach or visit the bays of Disalona or Nanou, where crystal clear water and a dreamlike Mediterranean atmosphere are waiting for you.

With Engel & Völkers Greece you have the opportunity to buy an exclusive villa, house or apartment on Symi and henceforth to experience the beauty of this Dodecanese pearl day after day.