On our second day, we woke to another beautiful morning of blue skies and sunshine. We took a stroll down to the harbour, where the sheer number of boat trips and excursions available to visitors immediately caught our attention.
From there, we made our way to Medieval City of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved medieval walled cities in Europe. Built by the Knights of St. John during the 14th century, it is full of history and character. While some areas have become a little too touristy, it is still well worth wandering through the narrow streets simply to admire the remarkable architecture and atmosphere.
Later that day, we checked out of the Athena Hotel and made the short walk to the apartment we had booked for the remainder of our stay in Rhodes. The apartment was beautiful, set right on the waterfront with views across the local beach and, in the distance, the coastline of mainland Turkey.
On a beautiful evening, we wandered down to the harbour and strolled along the breakwater at Mandraki Harbour, taking in the iconic windmills that were built in the 14th century.
We then made our way to the St. Nicholas Fortress, built between 1464 and 1467 by Grand Master Piero Raimondo Zacosta, which once provided vital protection for the harbour.
Our final stop of the evening was the Yachting Club, where we enjoyed a few sundowners while relaxing and watching the world go by.
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