The best pastry shops Dodecanese

Of course, it is a little far from the city centre, but it is here that you will find the treasures of the women's cooperative of the village of Apollonia. If you don't have the time or opportunity to go to the village, you will have to make a little effort to visit this bakery where the best traditional Rhodes pastries are baked: melekouni (made with sesame seeds, thyme honey, almonds and orange peels) or local nougat, mandolatas. Homemade jam lovers will also be delighted.

It is an institution in the village: this pastry shop is known for its homemade millefeuilles, usually prepared with caramel. People come here during the day to rest on the small terrace and taste one of the famous desserts offered with a good coffee. Beware, however: the portions are more than generous, which will delight the greedy but may disgust others. A piece of advice: start by sharing, before recommending, it's safer! Family and relaxed atmosphere.

This pleasant bakery, the hub of local life, also serves as a café, with a few shady tables overlooking the harbor. People come here all day long to watch the world go by and the boats come and go. As well as the traditional coffee and bread, the menu includes homemade puff pastries, including good spanakopites with spinach for a savory snack, and delicious bougatses with custard for a sweet version. Early in the morning, take a look in the kitchen to see the day's delights in the making.