Mandraki Harbour

Welcome to Mandraki Harbour, the historic heart of Rhodian maritime activity for over two millennia. As we stand here at the edge of the blue Aegean, we are treading on ground that has seen the rise and fall of civilizations…

At the very entrance of the harbor, perched on two tall stone columns, stand the statues of a male and female deer, known as Elefos and Elafina. These bronze figures are the modern symbols of Rhodes, marking the spot where many…

Continuing along the harbor’s eastern breakwater, we encounter three picturesque stone windmills, another iconic symbol of Mandraki. Originally, there were many more of these structures—some records suggest as many as…

At the very end of the Mandraki pier sits the formidable Fort of Saint Nicholas. This structure was commissioned in the mid-15th century by Grand Master Zacosta to protect the harbor from naval incursions. …

As we walk back toward the city side of the harbor, we are greeted by a row of elegant, imposing buildings that reflect a different chapter of Rhodian history. These are the administrative structures built during the Italian…

Just across from the harbor stands the Nea Agora, or New Market, another significant Italian contribution to the city's fabric. This large, circular building with its central open-air courtyard is a masterpiece of 1930s design,…

Today, Mandraki is not just a relic of the past; it is a thriving center for modern maritime tourism. Lined up along the key are dozens of boats offering trips to every corner of the Dodecanese and beyond. …

Our journey through Mandraki Harbour concludes here at the water’s edge, where the layers of Rhodes' history are perhaps most visible. We have seen the ancient foundations of a city founded in 408 BC, the medieval windmills and…