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TheologosΘεολόγος
Skip Theologos unless you need a quiet beach day near the airport: 2–3 hours for a swim and a walk, no overnight stay needed.
Theologos (also called Tholos) is a small beachside village on the north-east coast of Rhodes, 22 km from Rhodes Old Town and a few km from the airport. It has a traditional village centre with narrow streets and a pretty but breezy beach. Most travellers use it as a quick stop between flights or a half-day beach break, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot)
- Airport
- RHO
- Nights
- 0
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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 ▾
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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
Emergency numbers for Theologos100 ▾
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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 Theologos, 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
- SafetyTheologos is very safe.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 1571 tourist police (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 Diagoras International Airport (About 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Theologos; a 20-min walk or 5-min taxi.).RHO Diagoras International Airport (About 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Theologos; a 20-min walk or 5-min taxi.).
- Getting aroundWalk or taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (draught)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Rhodes city€2.50 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedApartment or hotel room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedApartment or hotel room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedApartment or hotel room, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
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 Diagoras International Airport (About 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Theologos; a 20-min walk or 5-min taxi.)RHO Diagoras International Airport (About 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Theologos; a 20-min walk or 5-min taxi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
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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
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
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
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. 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
Theologos: 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)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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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
Walk or taxi. Buses run from Theologos to Rhodes city (about 20 min) multiple times daily; check current timetable.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rhodes Old Town
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus from Theologos, about 20 min
Walled medieval town; full day recommended.
Lindos
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Theologos via Rhodes city, about 1 h 15 min
Acropolis and white-washed village; go early to avoid crowds.
Faliraki
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus from Theologos, about 30 min
Beach resort with water park; family-friendly.
Ialysos
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Bus from Theologos, about 15 min
Ancient city site and beach.
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.
Theologos village
A few hotels and apartments near the beach; quiet, traditional atmosphere.
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
| Apartment or hotel room1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Bus from Theologos to Rhodes city, one way2 × €3 · check | €5 |
| Taxi from airport to Theologos1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €176 per person per day, bed included | €352≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (draught) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Gyros pita | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Taxi from airport to Theologos | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Bus to Rhodes city | €2.50 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The beach can be breezy; bring a windbreak.
- Limited dining options in the evening; eat in Rhodes city or a nearby resort.
- Last bus from Rhodes city to Theologos around 21:35; taxis are available but cost about €25–35 (≈ US$30–45).Last bus from Rhodes city to Theologos around 9:35 PM; taxis are available but cost about €25–35 (≈ US$30–45).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Tourist police
- 1571
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance112
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
Embassies in Athens; consulates in Rhodes city (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Theologos → Rhodes city: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), about 20 min (check)
- Taxi airport → Theologos: €15–20 (≈ US$18–25), about 5 min
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello (YAH sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ree-STOH)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (POH-soh KAH-nee)
- Πού είναι η παραλία; — Where is the beach? (Poo EE-neh ee pah-rah-LEE-ah)
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 Theologos. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Agios Spiridonas church and the village centre.
- Eat pages with last orders for the few tavernas.
- Bus timetable page with real-time updates.
- Airport-to-beach walking route.
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