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Overview
If your summer holiday means beach, fun and great nightlife, then Faliraki is definitely your spot!
Frequently compared with other Mediteranean party resorts like Agia Napa and Magaluf, Faliraki is the primary beach resort of the Rhodes Island. The village lies on the northeastern coast, about 14 km south of the town of Rhodes and boasts hotels of any range, from cosmopolitan ones to small and family owned, as self catered apartments and rooms to let.
Faliraki Beaches
The beach at Faliraki is undoubtedly one of the best in the whole island, sandy, 4 km long, extending on the whole length of the resort. There are five bays to satisfy your most demanding tastes: The picturesque Kathara, with sandy shore and step rocks, especially popular for its nudist beach, Ladiko, the bay of Anthony Quinn with the beautiful fortress of Erimokastro where "The Guns of Navarone" the famous movie was filmed, the bay of Kallithea, the pebbly Traganou beach.
Activities
Choose from a wide selection of water sport activities, with everything from para-gliding, banana boat rides, water-skiing to pedaloes, windsurfing and about 2 km out from the main resort on the coastal road are a number of hotels which also provide these facilities. For a true drop of adrenaline, go for a gliding over Rhodes city by night. Why not trying scuba diving for the first time? And that's not all - in Faliraki there is also one of the world's largest water parks, a must-visit for children of all ages. Still, if you rather enjoy the relaxing activities, there's a 18 hole golf course just a short taxi drive away, in the Afandou village. You can also take an East Coast cruise, pay a visit to the Island of Symi, or go further in a Turkey excursion. As for souvenirs, you will know that shops are open late in Faliraki and you can buy anything you could possibly imagine. You can go for handicrafts, or proceed a real shopping-session in the mall at Faliraki Bay North.
Faliraki Nightlife
When it comes to the nightlife, the only rival of Faliraki in the whole island is Rhodes city, up the coast. If you look for a certain style, you sure have where to choose from - karaoke, British and Irish pubs, sports bars, discos. Sure, you find few quieter bars too, but generally, places are noisy and there is a lot of dancing on the beach too. At the end of such a party, you can pick a snack-bar on the beach, buy a souvlaki, and while watching the sunrise you will realize this is one of your best holiday ever. When it comes to food, there are more than 50 tavernas to choose from, with different flavors -Greek traditional, Chinese, International or Italian food.
Everything in Faliraki competes to offer you all the best ingredients for unforgettable holidays!
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