Car Hire: Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +30 2241 083 105. Open from 7.30am-9pm seven days a week.

Airport Transfer: Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJet’s transfer partner, Holiday Taxis—from home to the airport, then city or resort (easyjet.holidaytaxis.com).

Taxi: The journey to Rhodes City costs about €18 and takes 20 minutes.

Bus: There is a bus every 45 minutes to Rhodes City. Tickets: €1.90.

Ta Adelfia Mpaki
( Emponas. Tel. 2246 047 339 )
Located in the village of Empona, this is a meat-lover's heaven. the pitaroudia and dolmadakia are the highlights, washed down with a glass of the restaurant's own wine.

L'Escargot
( 12 Miaouli Coast. Tel. 2241 024 642 )
L'Escargot is a favourite for those staying up late with a Greek menu focused on soups, with the house specialty—you've guessed it—snails. Open from 1pm-7am.

Mystique
( Hilton Hotel, Ixia. Tel. 2241 075 000 )
A good choice for lovers of Asian cuisine, while the use of more European ingredients makes it perfect for those with milder taste buds. The top recommendation is sushi.

Alexis
( 18 Socratous Street, Medieval Town. Tel. 2241 029 347 )
One of the most famous taverns of Rhodes serves fresh fish, oysters and lobsters. From Aristotle Onassis to Winston Churchill, and a few more recent celebs, the high-quality food has attracted the well-to-do for years.

Rodini
( Rodini Park. Tel. 2241 035 945 )
The recently restored facilities of the Rodini Park host a unique café/restaurant—great for coffee or a cocktail.

La Rosa Fashion Bar
( 4 G Papanikolaou, Casino Rodos. Tel. 2241 097 400 )
Enjoy live music by Damon, Natalie and Nestoras. The unique wallpaper by Italian artist Afro that adorn the walls, offers a nostalgic mid-war era ambience. Open till 2am.

Senso
( 41 Socratous, Medieval Town. )
Playing the latest hits to make you dance, you'll love every minute at this non-stop party. Guest DJs complete and well-priced drinks complete the experience.

To Fouli is a small gift shop in Melenos Hotel selling oriental jewellery, weavings and pots (Melenos Hotel, Lindos. Tel. 2244 032 222).

In the centre of town, next to the Sound and Light Garden and behind the central taxi station, the information office of the municipality of Rhodes provides info and sells tickets for upcoming events.

Ialysos Beach and the boulevard next to it offers plenty of affordable restaurants, cafés, bars and clubs, making it tough to choose where to have lunch.

Autumn of Art is a series of four art exhibitions with works of both famous Greek artists and new talents (until 30 November. Kozas Gallery, 13 Ammohostou Street. www.kozas.gr).

Profitis Ilias Mountain – Covered by a pine-tree forest the Profitis Ilias Mountain is an ideal day trip. Its top, where you'll find the Elafos Hotel, is about 50 minutes from Rhodes and serves as a perfect escape with a unique view. Small Byzantine churches and fountains are dotted along your way up the mountain.

The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is mistakenly placed at the entrance of the current Mandraki Harbour. The statue was probably sited at the Temple of Helios (Sun), where the Palace of the Grand Magister stands today.

Compiled by Michael G Kavuklis/www.rhodes.com.gr