Kallithea Springs
Kallithea Springs
Kallithea Springs are situated in the Municipality of Rhodes, 9 km from the city of Rhodes. The doors to the springs opened on July 1st 2007, after years of renovating the magnificent seaside Monument. This unique combination of nature, architecture and history offers visitors the opportunity to relish in a special experience. The Municipality of Kallithea and Mayor Ioannis Iatridis undertook the important task of the Monument’s restoration in 1999. After ten years with love, care and passion, the Kallithea Springs reopened to the public, regaining their former glory.
Kallithea Springs are a remarkable and representative example of architecture integrated in their natural environment, while being built to human scale. Enjoy the exquisite architecture, crystal-clear waters, the recreation area (cafeteria), and the picturesque bay with its unique natural beauty.
During the golden era of the Greek filmmaking, in the ‘60s, more than one domestic production chose the site of the Springs as a natural setting. Classical takes like those featured in the production “To Doloma” [The Decoy] starring Aliki Vougiouklaki and Alekos Alexandrakis (1964 – Director: Alekos Sakellarios) have left an indelible mark on Greek collective memory. The ‘60s also brought international filmmakers to Rhodes- “Suprise Package” (1960), “Escape to Athena” (1979). The Springs had previously also been the setting for yet another war film, “The Guns of Navarone” (1961) starring Gregory Peck, David Niven and Anthony Quinn. The film earned an Academy Award for best film effects and a Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film and Best Scenario.
Nearby Kalithea Springs there is also a cat sanctuary ran by a team of volunteers, taking care of the cats living there and which you can also see freely roaming around.
