Port of Mandraki

Have you ever heard of the Colossus of Rhodes? It is a famous legend that hovers over the Port of Mandraki. This rich and splendid port, located in the capital (Rhodes city), today has two columns at the entrance (coming from the sea) above which two bronze statues, in Italian style, by Elafos and Elafina, two deer that according to one legend freed the island of Rhodes from an invasion of snakes.

The legend of the Colossus of Rhodes tells of an attack by the soldiers of Egypt on the people of the island of Rhodes to conquer it, but without success. Following the victory of the Rhodians, the military equipment abandoned by the Egyptian invaders were resold. With that money they financed the construction of a huge statue in honor of the god Helios, protector of the island. Twelve years later a 32 meter high stone and bronze statue stood at the entrance to Mandraki Harbor. To date, the studies do not question the presence of the statue, but its location. In any case, after 67 years, a devastating earthquake brought her down. His pieces were resold many years later by the Arabs, to a Jew in Syria, and his traces were lost. Who knows what happened to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world!

Leaving aside the legend, the Port of Mandraki today is one of the most lively and lively areas of the island of Rhodes! Besides being one of the oldest ports in the history of Greece.

Walking around the Port of Mandraki is very pleasant: shops, cafes, taverns, delicious pastry shops and tourist offices scattered here and there to make you enjoy your holiday on the island of Rhodes. In addition to these commercial activities along the port quay are important administrative buildings, many of Italian architecture, along with the ancient Agora.

If you decide to eat in the area we have a couple of solutions for you: the Greek Stories, a seafood restaurant and local cuisine that with its exquisite dishes, friendly and efficient staff and average prices will make you want to come back right away!

If you like to eat in places a little far from the confusion, with beautiful and intimate, almost familiar locations, together with a very friendly and attentive to customer needs and typical Greek dishes to say the least exquisite we suggest the Oniro Art Meze. You certainly won't regret it!

The Port of Mandraki is not like any other port, it offers emotions and spectacular scenery, especially at sunset and in the evening! Enjoy it from top to bottom!