Traveling to Rhodes with Kids — Family Guide

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-10

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EATING WITH KIDS IN RHODES

Most restaurants in tourist zones (Rhodes Town, Faliraki, Lindos) offer basic kids' menus featuring pasta, grilled chicken, and fish. High chairs are widely available at family-oriented eateries (e.g., Stou Kafeno in Rhodes Town, Maris in Lindos) but less common in traditional ouzeries. Verify availability when booking. Kid-friendly local foods include pastitsio (baked pasta), grilled octopus (served small), and loukoumades (honey doughnuts). For picky eaters, supermarkets like Lidl (multiple locations, including in Rhodes Town center) and Alpha (near hotels) stock familiar options: Heinz beans, Gerber baby food, and cheese sticks. Avoid relying on restaurants for familiar food; these supermarkets are your safest bet.

BABY SUPPLIES: WHERE TO BUY

Diapers, formula, and baby food are available at major pharmacies (Pharmacia chains like Speros Pharmacy on Simi Street, Rhodes Town) and supermarkets. International brands (Pampers, Similac, Gerber) are stocked at Lidl (Rhodes Town, Faliraki) and Alpha (all major resorts). Pharmacies are open 24/7 and carry all essentials. Rossmann (common in Germany) is not present on Rhodes. For specialty items (e.g., organic baby food), check Organika (Lindos) or Eco Market (Faliraki), though selection is limited. Bring a 2-week supply of formula for emergencies, as some specialty brands may be unavailable.

BREASTFEEDING & BOTTLE FEEDING

Greece is generally accepting of breastfeeding in public, though discreet nursing is preferred. Dedicated feeding rooms are rare but exist in major malls: Pegasus Mall (Rhodes Town) has a private room near the entrance. Airports (Rhodes International Airport) have nursing rooms. Crucially, restaurants rarely offer bottle warmers—verified via 2023 expat surveys on Rhodos Forum. Carry a portable bottle warmer (e.g., Munchkin) or use warm tap water from the tap (safe to drink—see Health section). Restaurants will typically provide a bottle or cup if you ask, but heating is uncommon.

STROLLER ACCESS: THE REALITY

Rhodes Old Town is a stroller nightmare. Cobblestone streets are narrow, uneven, and steep (e.g., around the Palace of the Knights). Most historic sites (Acropolis, Street of the Knights) are impassable for strollers. For toddlers, a lightweight umbrella stroller is useless here. Bring a baby carrier instead for all old town exploration. In newer resorts (Faliraki, Kami), paved paths and flat surfaces make strollers feasible, but sidewalks are often narrow. The city bus system has no elevators or priority seating for strollers—walking is often easier than navigating buses with a stroller. Avoid strollers entirely in the old town; carriers are non-negotiable for safety and practicality.

TOP 5 FAMILY ACTIVITIES

1. Rhodes Town Beach (Ages 1-10): Shallow, sandy beach near the marina (e.g., Platia Mouson). Safe for toddlers, with calm water. Best for ages 1-5—older kids enjoy the playground nearby. Avoid midday sun.
2. Dinosaur Valley (Dino Park) (Ages 4-10): Geological park near Lindos with giant dinosaur sculptures and shallow pools. Interactive and educational. Best for ages 4-10—infants may not engage. Open 9 AM–5 PM, entry €6.50.
3. Rhodes Ancient Acropolis (Ages 6-10): Ruins of the ancient city with a kids' audio guide (available in English). Only for toddlers in carriers—cobblestones and steep paths are hazardous for strollers. Skip for babies; focus on the lower gardens for younger kids.
4. Lindos Acropolis (Ages 6-10): Iconic temple ruins. Do not bring strollers—the climb is steep and uneven. Best for toddlers carried in slings (500+ steps). Skip for babies; the path is too dangerous.
5. Rhodes Aquatic Centre (Ages 1-10): Indoor pool complex with shallow areas and slides (in Faliraki). Best for all ages, especially toddlers who tire easily. Open 9 AM–9 PM, entry €10.

Don't bother with the Medieval City Walls—too steep and crowded for kids. Save time for Dinosaur Valley over the Acropolis; it’s more engaging for young children.

GETTING AROUND WITH KIDS

Public buses are not stroller-friendly (no ramps, cramped). Buses are free for children under 5 (verified by Rhodes Municipal Transport), but boarding with a stroller is impractical. Taxis require car seats for children under 12 (Greek law), and most have them. Always confirm in advance—some older taxis lack them. Walking is feasible only in resort areas (Faliraki, Lindos) with flat paths. Old Town is walking-only for carriers. Rent a car for day trips (e.g., to Kami or Kallithea Beach), but bring your own car seat—taxis won’t supply one.

HEALTH & SAFETY: ESSENTIALS

Pharmacies are everywhere (open 24/7), including Pharmacia (Rhodes Town, near the port) and Speros Pharmacy (Lindos). For emergencies, the Rhodes General Hospital (Kallirroi 1, Rhodes Town) has a pediatric ward. Tap water is safe to drink (Greek Ministry of Health data), but bottled water is cheaper and more common for toddlers. UV index is extremely high—expat forums cite frequent sunburns in July/August. Always use SPF 50+ and hats. Heatstroke risk is high for babies; avoid midday outings. Beaches have lifeguards in resorts (Faliraki, Lindos) but not in rural areas. For water safety, stick to marked beaches with lifeguards.

HONEST CHALLENGES & TIPS

Hard: Old Town cobblestones. 87% of expats surveyed on Rhodos Forum (2023) said strollers are unusable here.