Rhodes on a Scooter: 3-Day Island Loop

Adventure & Road Trip

3 Days

14 Stops

Overview

Rent a scooter and circle the entire island in 3 days — the ultimate freedom trip with hidden beaches, hilltop monasteries, and coastal roads.

Highlights

Circle the entire island by scooter
Find hidden coastal chapels
Summit Attavyros (1215m)
Sleep in a mountain village
Ride the dramatic west coast road

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: North to East Coast

3 hours riding

Start from Rhodes Town, head south along the east coast.

08:00 - 08:30

Pick up scooter in Rhodes Town

09:00 - 10:00

Kallithea Springs stop

10:30 - 12:00

Anthony Quinn Bay swim

13:00 - 15:00

Tsambika Beach lunch

16:00 - 16:30

Arrive in Lindos

Park outside the village — no vehicles inside.

Day 2: South Loop via Prasonisi

4 hours riding

Ride to the southern tip and start heading up the west coast.

06:30 - 07:30

Sunrise at Lindos Acropolis

Worth the early wake-up — you'll have it to yourself.

09:00 - 10:30

Ride to Prasonisi

10:30 - 12:30

Prasonisi sandbar & swim

Where two seas meet.

13:30 - 15:30

Ride up west coast to Monolithos

The west coast road is windier — take it easy.

18:00 - 19:30

Monolithos Castle sunset

Day 3: West Coast & Return

3 hours riding

Continue north along the west coast back to Rhodes Town.

09:00 - 10:30

Kamiros Ancient City

11:30 - 13:00

Profitis Ilias mountain detour

Pine forests and cool mountain air at 798m.

14:00 - 15:30

Filerimos Monastery & Cross

Walk the Path of Golgotha to the giant cross — incredible panorama.

16:30 - 17:00

Return to Rhodes Town

Trip Summary

Duration: 3 Days
Locations: 14 Stops
Difficulty: Moderate
Best Season: Spring
Estimated Budget: €200 - €450

What's Included

Scooter rental tips
Fuel station locations
Emergency contacts