The New Town, covering Neochori and the Mandraki harbour area, is the modern quarter directly north of the Old Town. It offers the widest choice of bars, restaurants, shops and beaches, and is the most convenient base for buses and airport access. It suits visitors who want nightlife, amenities and easy transport.
The area wraps around Mandraki harbour and reaches to beaches on both the east and west sides of the peninsula's tip. Streets are modern and walkable, with shopping around the centre and a busy bar and cafe scene in Neochori that runs late in summer.
Getting around
The Old Town is a short walk south, the main bus terminals sit near Mandraki for reaching the rest of the island, and Rhodes airport (RHO) is about 15 km away by taxi or bus.
Before you book this area
- Vibe
- Modern, busy and practical, with the island's densest concentration of nightlife and shops.
- Beaches
- Sandy and pebbly beaches sit within walking distance on both sides of the peninsula.
- Watch out for
- The nightlife zones in Neochori can be noisy at night, so pick your street carefully.
Frequently asked
Is the New Town within walking distance of the Old Town?
Yes — you can walk from the New Town into the Old Town's gates in a few minutes, making it easy to combine both.
Is it the best base for exploring the rest of Rhodes?
Generally yes, because the main island bus terminals are here, giving you the easiest connections to Lindos, Faliraki and the airport.
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An independent guide to New Town (Neochori & Mandraki), Rhodes — honest orientation, no invented data.