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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Ialysos
Spend 1–2 days: beach/windsurf at Ixia, then visit Filerimos hill and nearby Rhodes Old Town.
Ialysos is Rhodes' second‑largest resort town on the north‑west coast, 8 km from Rhodes city. Its long beach, windsurf scene and the archaeological site on Filerimos hill make a half‑day beach plus a half‑day cultural visit enough for most travellers.
- Country
- Greece
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (strong winds, hotter crowds)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €55–70 excl. bed · Mid €85–110 excl. bed · High €130–180 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 166 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Greek salad | €5–8 |
| Beer (draft) | €3–5 |
| Taxi (city start to Ialysos, 8 km (5 mi))Taxi (city start to Ialysos, 5 mi (8 km)) | €12–18 |
| Water‑sports board rental (hour) | €20–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RHO · Rhodes International Airport
- 14 km (8.7 mi) south‑west of Ialysos; bus or taxi to town about 30 min8.7 mi (14 km) south‑west of Ialysos; bus or taxi to town about 30 min
Typical fares
- RHO → Ialysos bus
- about €4 per person, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Ialysos → Rhodes Old Town
- ≈ €12–€15, 15 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local KTEL bus runs frequently between Rhodes city, Ialysos and Faliraki; taxis are available but can be pricey. Walkable along the beach promenade.
See and do
Known for
- Ixia beach and windsurfing
- Filerimos archaeological site
- Sunset views at Ixia
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Old Town | Bus from Ialysos central stop, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Filerimos hill (archaeological site) | Local bus or taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi) inland, 10 min driveLocal bus or taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km) inland, 10 min drive | ≈20 min total |
| Faliraki | Bus north along coastal road, 5 km (3.1 mi), 10 minBus north along coastal road, 3.1 mi (5 km), 10 min | ≈20 min total |
Sleep
- Olympic Palace Hotel
- Beachfront, rooms from €90/night
- Sheraton Rhodes Resort
- Near Ixia, good for families
- Sun Beach Resort Complex
- 4‑star, rooms from €57/night, 10 km (6.2 mi) from Rhodes Old Town4‑star, rooms from €57/night, 6.2 mi (10 km) from Rhodes Old Town
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-nyo-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-ree-STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee |
| Where is the beach? | Πού είναι η παραλία;POO EE-neh ee pa-ra-LEE-a |
| Can I have the menu? | Μπορώ να δω το μενού;bo-RO na do to me-NOO |
| I need a taxi | Χρειάζομαι ταξίhre-ya-ZO-me ta-XEE |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Wind can be strong on the beach, especially in summer; keep an eye on flags at water‑sports centres.
- Peak season crowds can make beach parking hard; arrive early.
Ialysos is safe for tourists; typical beach cautions apply (strong wind, sun protection).
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ialysos yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ixia beach and windsurfing
- Filerimos archaeological site
- Sunset views at Ixia
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ialysos, revision 4262806 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4262806
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ialysos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.