Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Rhodes

Ancient acropolis at Lindos reached by steep stairs, with exposed heights at the top.

Sheltered sand bay known as Golden Beach, with umbrellas, sunbeds and canteens, and tamarisk trees at the north end.

Archaeological museum with epigraphic, prehistoric and archaic collections.

Bee and natural history museum with honey to taste and buy.

Pine woodland with a lake, a stream, ducks, geese and peacocks.

Beach of 4 km with umbrellas, sunbeds, cafés, beach bars, watersports and a promenade.

Water park with slides sorted by age: none of the extreme ones under 12, and further limits for ages 3 to 8. Lockers on site.

Animal park of about 20 species with feeding and handling led by staff, on a route of around 105 minutes.

Pebble and sand beach with umbrellas, sunbeds and coastal restaurants and cafés.

Main bay at Lindos, sand and shoreline with organized umbrellas and tavernas along it.

Medieval castle of the Knights in the old town, with exhibitions and gardens.

Organized beach in a quieter bay at Pefkos.

Aquarium run by the Hellenic marine research station, showing Greek marine life.

Museum of Greek toys and games from 1930 to 1990, with an interactive play room, crafts and an outdoor playground.

Shady park of trails, ponds, bridges and a café, with birds to spot along the way.

9D cinema with moving seats and effects telling the myths and history of Rhodes, in 13 languages, with age and height limits.

Golden sand beach with sunbeds and canteens, with Maria taverna on the road down.

Wooded nature reserve of bridges and stairs, known as the Valley of the Butterflies although the butterflies are moths.