Faliraki

Faliraki in Rhodes Island is a one-of-a-kind tourist destination that caters to all types of travelers with different needs and tastes. For certified beach holiday lovers, this small city is located 14 kilometers south of the capital of the island that boasts of calm water and a coast covered in golden sand. The name may be derived from the Greek word “phalara” meaning ‘cave‘. In the 1970s Faliraki was a famous destination for hippies and is still popular to youngsters.

Active tourists will never get bored during their stay in Faliraki. Since the start of the 21st century, this town has been continuously seeing new night clubs and restaurants that light up the area after dark.

Being a young Greek resort, Faliraki is perfect for people who want to have a comfortable stay complete with all the necessary amenities. A few thousand people inhabit the city and they are blessed with the chance of waking up to the soothing sounds of the Mediterranean Sea every morning.

Faliraki is often dubbed as the pearl of Rhodes Island. It serves as the home to chic restaurants, bustling cafes, a huge water park, and some of Greece’s best shopping centers. In spite of being quite young, you can also explore several historical sites in the area.

Faliraki is one of the most popular seaside resorts due to a host of Blue Flag beaches, stunning landscapes, entertainment, and culinary journeys offered by ever so many down-to-earth eateries serving local and ethnic dishes.

The town has a delightful harbour – perfect for observing local fishermen coming in every morning with the catch of the day. Lovers of culture, history, and tradition will find plenty to do and see in Faliraki too, including churches like St. Sophia overlooking the sea, Agia Paraskevi in the countryside, and St. Apostolos in the harbour.

Faliraki is also the site of the most exciting, most fabulous water park in the country, which offers spectacular rides for all ages in a natural setting beyond compare. As far as beaches go, this town has the most popular on the island, all well-organised and clean, perfect for all kinds of watersports and beach activities – everything from canoes to parasailing and beyond.

When you visit Faliraki inquire about the archaeological sites, water taxis to Rhodes Town, nightlife and all the fun-filled activities that make this seaside resort such a sought-after Greek island vacation destination.