ASKLIPIOS (Asklepieion)

In the southern part of Rhodes you can find the small inland village of Asklipio. It features a superb Byzantine church and a medieval castle. The heart of the village is the square in front of the Church of the Dormition. Take a look at the interior of the church, which was built in 1060 and has been recently restored to admire the extraordinary fine Byzantine wall paintings. Just next door in the church’s old olive press, you will find a small folklore museum. After visiting the church, take the road up to the castle. At the top of the hill the medieval fortifications offer a marvellous view of the beach stretching endlessly from Kiotari all the way to Gennadi.