Filerimos Mountain

You can reach Filerimos Mountain in less than 40 minutes by car when you stay at Leonardo Kolymbia Resort on Rhodes. It’s worth the drive because it offers plenty to see and do on a day trip. Also known as the Acropolis of Ancient Ialysos, it is famous as the site of a former Catholic monastery, which is no longer in use, and several other religious landmarks.

The Catholic Monastery of Filerimos is well preserved and quite the star attraction of the site. Erected by the Knights Hospitaller, destroyed by Ottoman Turks, and rebuilt by the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, the monastery no longer operates in its religious capacity. Visitors may enter the complex for a small fee.
The Church of Our Lady of Filerimos is inside a temple formerly dedicated to Athena Polias, converted into a basilica and rededicated dedicated to Virgin Mary (Panagià). Inside the church you can see a copy of the icon of Our Lady of Philermos, which originated in the Holy Land, then kept inside the temple until the arrival of the Knights Hospitaller, who moved it in the monastery. Today, the original icon is on display at the National Museum of Montenegro.
The path to the Cross, which is sometimes called Via Dolorosa or the Way to Cavalry (Golgotha), runs between cypresses and bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the Passion of Jesus Christ, all the way to a fabulous white-washed concrete cross of Filerimos.
Cross of Filerimos – made of concrete, it is a 16-meter monument overlooking the surrounding landscapes with views of Ialysos, Kremasti, Sgourou, and Rhodes City in the distance. Sometimes, visitors can climb inside of the cross to the arms of the monument for even more impressive views and photo ops.

There are other monuments besides these landmarks including the ruins of the ancient city of Ialysos. Visitors to Filerimos Mountain can further enjoy the landscape for hikes in nature where they can observe the flora and the peacocks roaming freely on the trails.

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More Trips & Excursions

Monolithos Village

Typical Greek with traditionally white-washed homes with rooftop terraces overlooking the hills and the sea, Monolithos Village is a little over an hour drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort on Rhodes. You can visit the hamlet to take a stroll on its streets and to observe the lifestyle of the locals.

Kallithea Springs

The Kallithea Springs are a natural spa and therapeutic waters in a superb natural setting, less than a half-an-hour drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort and about nine kilometres south of the City of Rhodes, Kallithea Springs count among the gems of the island.

Seven Springs valley

In a valley that looks like a movie set, the Seven Springs of Rhodes are nature’s respite from the heat of the summer. Natural springs make their way over the rocks in a verdant pine and plane woodland until eventually flow through a tunnel into a small, manmade lake.

Boat trip to Lindos Village

A boat trip to Lindos village offers more than transport – it’s a complete, fully-rounded experience, most of the times including swimming and snorkelling, several stops for photo ops, and time to explore the Acropolis of Lindos and the village at your pace.

Boat trip to Anthony Quinn, Kallithea bays & Traganou caves

One of the most rounded boat tours available, when you stay on Rhodes, will take you to see the scenic Anthony Quinn Bay and Kallithea Bay, stopping to both for swimming and snorkelling. Exploring the Traganou Cave is part of the experience too. Most of these trips include in their prices snacks and drinks.

Rhodes 4WD Safari

When you want to explore the countryside of the island and areas with rugged terrain, choosing the Rhodes 4WD Safari can provide a fantastic, memorable, and safe experience. It may not be just yet on the visitors’ must-see list, but it can be fun and rewarding.

Rhodes Old Town

The Old Town of Rhodes, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since in 1988, is a fascinating tourist destination, with a rich history and plenty to see and do. It is particularly favoured as a shopping and dining destination, as its old alleyways are lined up with tourist shops selling souvenirs, fashion, and groceries.

Faliraki

Faliraki is one of the most popular seaside resorts due to a host of Blue Flag beaches, stunning landscapes, entertainment, and culinary journeys offered by ever so many down-to-earth eateries serving local and ethnic dishes.

Lindos

Lindos flaunts one of the most visited archaeological sites in Greece – the natural citadel on the acropolis, with some impressive features – enough to inspire director J. Lee Thompson to film here some of the scenes for the epic adventure film The Guns of Navarone.

Pefkos

Pefkos was once a peaceful little fishing village, quaint and understated, sprawling along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea on the slopes of a pine-clad hill. In fact, Pefkos takes its name from the pines. The beguiling landscape, the peaceful atmosphere, and the idyllic beaches of this settlement attract mainly travellers who seek a haven away from the madding crowds.

Gennadi

Gennadi is a small traditional hamlet in southern Rhodes, about 45 minutes drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort. It boasts typical village architecture, with whitewashed buildings, little mom and pop shops, and fountains with natural spring water that comes from the Pano Vrisi cave.

Casino Rodos

Casino Rodos is an entertainment complex featuring over 300 slot machines and table games, including roulette, stud poker, Texas Hold’em poker, blackjack, and punto banco.

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