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Gennadi
Gennadi is a beach-and-party village on Rhodes' south coast. Worth a half-day stop for the long sand-and-pebble beach and the Sunday DJ parties at Sundance beach bar, but not a base unless you want a quiet week with one night out.
Gennadi is a laid-back beach village on the south coast of Rhodes, with a 3 km stretch of sand and pebbles, a few tavernas and small hotels, and a lively Sunday beach-bar scene. It works as a half-day stop on a south-coast drive, or as a quiet week-long base if you rent a car. The village sits above the main road; the beach and bars are below.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Nov–Mar (many places closed)
- Airport
- RHO
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gennadi100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gennadi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyGennadi is a safe village.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 1571 tourist police (rhodes) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRHO Rhodes International Airport (Diagoras) (About 60 km (37 mi) north; taxi about 1 h, bus via Rhodes town about 1.5 h).RHO Rhodes International Airport (Diagoras) (About 37 mi (60 km) north; taxi about 1 h, bus via Rhodes town about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundA car is the only practical way to explore the south coast and reach Asklipios.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Greek or filter)€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealTaverna meal (main course)€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- BeerBeer (500 ml draught)€3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Rhodes towncheck€60–80 (≈ US$70–95)
- Budget bedHostel bed or room to rent, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a small hotel, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room in a small hotel, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RHO Rhodes International Airport (Diagoras) (About 60 km (37 mi) north; taxi about 1 h, bus via Rhodes town about 1.5 h)RHO Rhodes International Airport (Diagoras) (About 37 mi (60 km) north; taxi about 1 h, bus via Rhodes town about 1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gennadi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the only practical way to explore the south coast and reach Asklipios. Buses run a few times a day to Rhodes town (about 1.5 h). Taxis are available but expensive for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Asklipios village
goDoor to door: About 30 min round trip
Car, about 10 min up the hill
Small church with displays on the cult of healing from Asklepios to a modern midwife.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car, about 20 min north
Acropolis and white-washed village; best early morning or late afternoon.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Car via the east coast road, about 1 h
Walled medieval town; full day if you also visit the Palace of the Grand Master.
Door to door: About 2 h
Car, about 45 min north
Busy resort with water park; skip if you prefer quiet beaches.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beachfront (along the coastal road)
Most hotels and rooms to rent; walking distance to the beach and bars.
Village (above the main road)
Quieter, local tavernas; a 10–15 min walk down to the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a small hotel1 × 2 nights × €80 | €160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €90 | €360 |
| Car rental per day (small car, basic insurance)1 × €35 · check | €35 |
| Bus to Rhodes town, one way2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €59 |
| Trip total≈ €163 per person per day, bed included | €650≈ US$800 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (Greek or filter) | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (500 ml draught) | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Souvlaki or gyros pita | €3.50–5.50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taverna meal (main course) | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Sunbed and umbrella (organised part of beach)check | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Taxi to Rhodes towncheck | €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sunday parties at Sundance beach bar draw crowds from all over the island; book a sunbed early or expect noise if you stay nearby.
- Only parts of the beach are commercially organised; the rest is free but has no facilities.
- Many tavernas and shops close from November to March; check ahead if travelling off-season.
- The beach is separated from the village by the main road; cross carefully.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Tourist police (Rhodes)
- 1571
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance112
- Tourist police (Rhodes)1571
Embassy
Most embassies are in Athens; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Rhodes town (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rhodes airport → Gennadi, taxi: about €70–90 (≈ US$85–110), about 1 h (check)
- Bus Gennadi → Rhodes town: about €8 (≈ US$10), about 1.5 h (check)
- Car rental per day (small car): about €35–50 (≈ US$45–60) (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Goodbye (yia sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (efharistó)
- Παρακαλώ — Please / You're welcome (parakaló)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much is it? (póso káni)
- Πού είναι η παραλία; — Where is the beach? (pou íne i paralía)
- Μπορώ να πληρώσω με κάρτα; — Can I pay by card? (boró na pliróso me kárta)
Gennadi is small; carry cash as some tavernas and shops do not accept cards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gennadi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Nov–Mar (many places closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Asklipios church, Sundance beach bar and the best tavernas with verified hours.
- Walking cluster from the beach to the village with rescue anchors.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the bus stop and the main road crossing.
Sources
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