Faliraki (Rhodes) is a unique place where every traveler will find entertainment to their liking. A small town located 14 km south of the island’s capital of the same name will delight beach lovers with bright sun, golden sand coast and calm water. Active tourists here will also not be bored – since the beginning of the 21st century, the city has been continuously built up with new restaurants and nightclubs that enliven it in the dark.
Faliraki is a young resort in Greece, so it is perfect for those who prefer a comfortable stay with all the amenities. Only a few thousand people live permanently in the city, who are lucky enough to wake up every morning to the sound of the Mediterranean Sea. More than 2 million tourists visit Rhodes every year.
Where are the best beaches in Faliraki? Where can you go with your children, and where do you spend the hottest nights? All your questions about holidays in Faliraki can be found in this article.
Things to do: Entertainment and sightseeing
Faliraki village is the pearl of Rhodes Island. It has some of the best shopping centers in Greece, a huge water park, chic restaurants and noisy cafes. Despite the fact that the resort is quite young, there are also historical attractions.
To get around all the beautiful places of the city, not even a week is enough. Therefore, if your time is limited, first of all pay attention to the following sights of
Faliraki.Astronomy Cafe
The only observatory cafe in all of Greece is located on a mountain near Anthony Queen Bay. Here you can not only learn a lot about space, look through a telescope at the moon and stars or play with astronomical toys, but also enjoy the view of the beaches of Faliraki.
The restaurant is constantly playing music, serving refreshing cocktails and delicious crepes. The average price of snacks is 6-9 euros, coffee-3 euros. An interesting place for young travelers.
With the help of the telescopes of two observatories in the Astronomy Cafe, you can observe the sun, moon, planets, galaxies and much more with your own eyes. The most impressive views are the lunar craters, which you can see with your own eyes. Please note that the moon is not visible in the sky every night.
- Exact address: profet ammos area, Apollonos.
- The cost of visiting the observatory is 8 euros.
- Opening hours: daily from 18 to 23. In winter, the cafe is closed.
- Website: https://astronomycafe.gr/.
Important! It is physically difficult to get to the astronomical cafe on foot, so we advise you to go there by car.
Church of St. Nectarius
The young church, built in 1976, impresses with its beauty. The whole complex consists of a temple and a bell tower made of terracotta stone, inside-spectacular frescoes and unusual paintings, in front of the temple – a small square lined with patterns of pebbles.
The two-story Church of St. Nectarius is a smaller “sister” of the eponymous temple located in Rhodes. This is a functioning Orthodox cathedral with a gentrified territory, where church music is often played and services are held. As in all Greek temples, you can use shawls and skirts for free, light a candle for a voluntary donation, and drink and wash your face with sacred water from the spring in front of the entrance.
Usually there are few travelers in the church, but on weekends, especially on Sundays, there are many parishioners with young children.
- Where to find: – ΑΓΙΟΥ Vektapioy 4, Salamina 189 00, Greece.
- The temple is open daily from 8 am to 10 pm (12 pm to 6 pm siesta).
A tip! If you want to take spectacular photos of the temple, come here in the evening, when the church staff turns on the multi-colored lights.
Water park
The largest water park in Greece and the only one in Rhodes is located in the northern part of the city. Its total area reaches 100,000 m2.
On the territory of the water park there are more than 15 slides for visitors of different ages, a wave pool and a water playground. On some rides, children are allowed only when accompanied by their parents. In addition, there are all the amenities for a comfortable stay and various establishments: a cafe, a supermarket, free toilets and showers, sun beds, luggage storage, a beauty salon, a souvenir shop. This is a great place for outdoor activities with the whole family.
The best time to visit is in summer, as the wind blows through the high hills in autumn or spring.
- Address: Athanaton, Rhodes 851 05, Greece.
- Ticket prices: adults (12+) — 24 €, children (3-12 years old) – 16 €, for children under 3 years old admission is free.
- Opening hours: from 10: 00 to 18: 00 (in summer until 19). Opens in early May, closes with the end of the beach season in Greece-in October.
- Official website: www.water-park.gr/en/.
Pay attention to the weather before driving to Faliraki Water Park. The hotel will not refund your entrance fee, even if it starts raining and you have to leave early.
Califea Springs Bathhouse
The mineral thermal springs are located 9 km south of the capital city of Rhodes, midway to Faliraki. The doors to the springs were opened on July 1, 2007, after many years of reconstruction of the seaside monument. Here you can swim in the healthy warm waters at any time of the year, take a keepsake photo from Faliraki against the backdrop of artificial waterfalls, and admire the natural scenery.
Califea Springs is a small sandy and pebble beach with sun loungers, a bar and other amenities. The water here is always calm and warm, and the approach is gentle, so in the season you can meet many families with children. In addition to the springs, Califea Springs is known for its regular exhibitions, which are held in the large rotunda.
- Location: Leof. Kallitheas 80, Rodos 851 00, Greece.
- The entrance fee to the bath from 8 am to 8 pm is 3 € per person, children under 12 years old are free of charge.
Important! Be sure to bring your own masks, as this is one of the best snorkeling spots in all of Rhodes.
Beaches
The best seaside resort in Greece offers vacationers 8 beaches with different surfaces. Find out in this section what the sea is like in Faliraki, where nudist zones are located and where to go with children.
Faliraki Main Beach
A four-kilometer beach covered with sand is located one kilometer from the Faliraki Water Park. The bottom can be seen through the crystal clear water, and the city administration carefully monitors the state of the coastal zone. There is a convenient entrance to the water, shallow, pebbles and stones are closer to the end of the left side of the beach. The sea here is calm – this place is suitable for families with children.
The main beach of Faliraki has all the necessary amenities: sun beds and umbrellas (10 euros per pair), showers and toilets, cafes, restaurants and bars. In addition, tourists are offered a wide range of entertainment options, including:
- “Banana “;
- Water skiing;
- Parasailing;
- Motor chute, catamaran, jet ski rides;
- Windsurfing.
An interesting feature of the beach is the presence of a nudist zone. There are also umbrellas and sun beds (5 € per piece), “bananas” and a rental area, showers and toilets. This part is hidden from the eyes of others in a small bay, to go there by accident, as well as to see what you do not want, will not work.
Minuses:
- No waste bins.
- High density of vacationers in the season.
Traganou Beach
7 km south of Faliraki is the large and wide Traganou Beach. There are much fewer tourists, a clear sea and a clean coast covered with medium-sized pebbles. The entrance to the water is convenient, although it is quite sharp — after 4 meters from the shore, the depth exceeds 2 m, so you need to carefully monitor the children. Far from the coast there are many fish and beautiful seaweed, do not forget to take masks. You can take great photos on this beach in Faliraki (Rhodes).
Rent sun beds and umbrellas on Tragana costs 5 euros per day (per piece), but you can do without them, sitting on your own bedding. On the beach there is a tavern with low prices, showers, changing rooms and toilets are available. On weekends, local residents of Rhodes come to the beach, but there are not many tourists even in the season.
The disadvantages include the lack of trees and natural shade; a small number of restrooms (only near cafes); lack of active entertainment and shops.
Anthony Queen
This beach became one of the most popular in all of Greece after the filming of the movie “Zorba the Greek” with Anthony Quinn in the title role. Covered with small pebbles mixed with sand, it is hidden in a small bay surrounded by many tall plants, 4 km south of the village.
This place is unique from the point of view of fauna – lovers of diving (dive 70€/person) and snorkeling (rent 15€) come here from all over Greece. In summer, you can only find a free sunbed on Anthony Queen Beach in the early morning, but you can’t relax on your blanket here, since the coast is very small and there is practically no space free from amenities.
On the territory of this beach of Faliraki (Rhodes) there are several toilets and showers, changing rooms. The water here is calm all year round, as this is not the Mediterranean Sea itself, but its emerald Bay. From the shore, you can enjoy an amazing view of the surrounding rocks covered with green plants.
Minuses:
- Lack of infrastructure and entertainment;
- Small territory and a large influx of tourists.
Mandomata
This is the largest nude beach in the village of Faliraki and the island of Rhodes in general. It is only a half-hour walk from the outskirts of the city, but it is not visible to prying eyes, so it is quite difficult to find it. Here you can enjoy the beauty of unspoilt nature, plunge into the warm and clear sea, relax in the shade of trees under the sound of water.
Unlike other nudist beaches in Greece, you can rent a sunbed and umbrella, take a shower and even relax in a tavern located right on the coast. Please note that the entrance to the water here is not very convenient, as it is filled with fragments of rocks – be sure to take slippers for swimming. In general, the beach is strewn with small stones covered with sand.
Disadvantages:
- No entertainment or shopping options;
- It’s hard to get there.
Important! This nude beach of Rhodes belongs to the category of “mix”, that is, both women and men relax here.
Tassos
The beach is hidden in a picturesque rocky bay 7 km from the city. This place is not suitable for lovers of sandy descents into the water, as here tourists will have to sunbathe on large and small stones. Access to the sea is not very convenient, metal stairs are installed in some places, it is better to bring special shoes.
Despite the fact that the beach is completely rocky, it also has all the necessary amenities: sun beds, umbrellas, showers, toilets and changing rooms. The infrastructure is not very well developed, but there is still a good beach cafe in Thassos that serves Greek national cuisine and delicious seafood. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the beach. Great place for snorkeling.
Disadvantages: inconvenient access to water, undeveloped infrastructure.
Ladiko
Popular in Greece, Rhodes beach is located three kilometers from Faliraki, next to the coast of Anthony Queen, in a small picturesque bay. There are fewer tourists here, as the entrance to the water is quite sharp and a large depth begins after 3 meters, which is not suitable for families with children. The sea is clear and calm, deep, you can go snorkeling from huge boulders located right in the water. Snorkeling and diving are the most popular activities.
Ladiko is actually divided into two parts – sandy and rocky, so here you can take unusual photos against the background of the sea in Faliraki. On its territory there is a basic set of amenities: sun beds and umbrellas (10 euros set), toilets and showers, a tavern is built nearby (cocktails for 7-10 euros, smoothies and juices-about 5-6 euros). There is not much space on the beach, so if you want to relax on your own blanket, come to the coast by 9 am.
Carefully! You should not swim on this beach without special slippers, as you can get hurt on the rocks at the bottom.
Minuses:
- You can not relax without a sunbed;
- It is inconvenient to enter the sea;
- A lot of people.
Traganu
Falikari is 4 km from a wide, sparsely populated pebble beach. It impresses with its unusual beauty: high cliffs, amazing caves, an emerald-colored bay. The water here is very clean, the depth begins almost immediately, the entrance to the water is gradual, but the bottom is stone. Most of the territory is empty.
Traganu has all the basic amenities: sun beds and umbrellas for 10 euros per day, fresh water showers, changing rooms and toilets. Due to the fact that the coast of the beach stretches for several kilometers, here you can sit on your blankets in any corner of the coast.
Disadvantages: the northern area of Traganu is entirely dedicated to military recreation and is closed to ordinary tourists. If you have entered a prohibited area, you will be notified by signs with the corresponding inscription.
Interesting fact! It is said that Traganu, compared to the rest of the beaches of Greece and Rhodes, has cold water, because there are springs in the local caves. In fact, this temperature difference is not more than 2oC.
Catalos
A small pebble beach is located just 2.5 km from the outskirts of the city. Its length is about 4 km, so even in high season, every traveler can find a secluded place to relax.
Catalos is not the best beach in Rhodes for families with children. Here, of course, very calm sea, clean coast and unspoilt nature, but after 6 meters from the shore, the water reaches 3-4 meters in depth.
The beach has all the necessary amenities and several places for entertainment. A sun lounger and parasol can be rented for€ 12 per day, changing cabins, toilets and showers are free of charge. In Catalos, there is not only a bar and cafe, but also local service, which allows you to enjoy refreshing drinks without breaking away from the beautiful sea coast.
Minuses:
- The beach is not very suitable for snorkeling, as there are few animals;
- It is dangerous to relax with children;
- There is practically no entertainment.
Night life
Faliraki is an amazing city that combines two titles at once: a great place for a family holiday and … “Ibiza of Greece”. And if everything is clear with the first one thanks to the previous sections, then we will tell you about the night life in the city right now. What does Faliraki turn into in the dark and where can you have a good time?
Night clubs
The two central streets of Faliraki, Bar street and Club street, are the main area of the city, where life boils around the clock. It is here, under the incendiary music, tourists from different parts of the world come off.
Q-Club is the most famous disco in the city. The latest hits, mind-blowing drinks and several dance floors – here vacationers are definitely not up to sleep. By the way, entertainment does not stop here in the morning or at lunch, as Q-Club is happy to welcome active young people around the clock. Prices in this club are reasonable-drinks from 6€, a full lunch – from 28 €.
For tourists of a slightly older generation, the Champers club is suitable, where they dance at night to the hits of the 70s-80s-90s. The cost of alcoholic cocktails is not much different from the previous establishment and is approximately 6-7 euros.
Patti’s Bar & Diner is a great club for fans of rock ‘ n ‘ roll and retro music. It is located in the very center of the city and attracts not only with its interesting interior, but also with delicious steaks at a low price-from 10 € per serving. Drinks can be purchased for 6-7 €.
Most of the night clubs and bars are located on Ermoi Street, so you can safely go there and choose an institution that suits your taste and atmosphere, otherwise, the road to the next place will take no more than a minute.
All night clubs in Faliraki have a paid entrance fee, ranging from 10 to 125 euros per person. Please note that you can also relax in them for free, but only until midnight-before the disco starts.
Lindos in Rhodes — features of the resort
Other entertainment options
In addition to night clubs, you can have a great time in bars, casinos, sports pubs or beach discos:
- Best Bars: Jamaica Bar, Chaplins Beach Bar, Bondi Bar;
- The largest casino is located in the “Roses”Hotel;
- Sports pubs are mostly located on the street of bars, the most popular is Thomas Pub.
Important! The real “Ibiza” in Greece begins only in mid-June, so keep this in mind when choosing vacation dates in Rhodes.
Accomodation
As in all of Greece, prices for accommodation in Faliraki are very seasonal. In summer, you can rent a double room in a 2-star hotel for a minimum of 30 €, a 3-star hotel for 70 €, a four – star hotel for 135 € and a five – star hotel for 200 € per night. The best hotels, according to vacationers, are:
- John Mary. A 9-minute walk from the beach, this apartment hotel offers fully equipped studios. There is a terrace and balconies with sea or garden views. The minimum price per night in high season is 44 €.
- Faliro Hotel. The nearest beach is a 5-minute walk away, and Anthony Queen’s Bay is two kilometers away. This economy-class hotel offers basic rooms with a balcony, air conditioning and a private bath. A double room costs a minimum of 37 € / night in summer.
- Dimitra Boutique Rooms. This boutique hotel is located on Faliraki Beach. Each room has a private bath, air conditioning, refrigerator and other amenities, sea view. There is a restaurant on site. Price for a double room starts from €126 / night in high season.
Important! These holiday prices are valid during high season and are subject to change. Usually, in the period from October to mid-May, they decrease by 10-20%.
Restaurants and cafes
Food prices in Faliraki are on par with other resorts in Greece. So, the price of one dish in an inexpensive restaurant on average reaches 15€, a complex three-course lunch in a regular cafe – 25 €. The cost of coffee and cappuccino varies from 2.6 to 4€ per cup, 0.5 liters of craft beer and 0.3 liters of imported beer will cost 3 € each. Best places in Faliraki:
- Desert Rose. Mediterranean and European cuisine. Moderate prices: cocktails — 8€, fish dishes-15-18 €, salads-5-7 €).
- Rattan Cuizine & Cocktail. Unique dishes are served, such as risotto with cuttlefish ink and linguini with seafood. Live music is playing.
How to get to Faliraki
The most convenient way to reach the city from Rhodes International Airport, located 10 km from Faliraki, is to book a shuttle service. But, fortunately, the city has a well-developed bus network, and you can get to the resort by the Rhodes-Lindos minibus (get off at the Faliraki stop). The ticket price is about 3 euros per person, cars depart every half hour. The first bus from Rhodes leaves at 6:30, the last-at 23: 00.
You can go the same way by taxi, but just note that this pleasure is not cheap – a trip from Rhodes to Faliraki can cost 35-40 €. In some circumstances, it is more profitable to rent a car or motorcycle. We advise you to do this in one of the tour operators ‘ agencies, so as not to pay the rental deposit.
Faliraki (Rhodes) is a great destination for any traveler. Get to know Greece from its best side – from the golden coast of Faliraki. Have a good trip!
