516 Rhodes Info FALIRAKI Situated around 15 kilometres from Rhodes town, Faliraki is one of the island's most popular seaside resorts. Its wide, gently sloping sandy beach, water sports and small village with tavernas and shops make it an ideal holiday destination, which can get very lively in high season. Distance from airport: 25 km. IALYSSOS Ialyssos was one of the first three towns on the island and is still Rhodes' second largest city. Its ancient acropolis is a unique site that attests to the rich history of the once prosperous city established by the Dorians. Its coastline is lined with miles of beaches blessed with refreshing breezes that are perfect for kitesurfing. Distance from the airport: 10 km. IXIA Ixia is one of Rhodes' most popular and cosmopolitan seaside resorts. Just 4 kilometres from Rhodes Town, it offers plenty of entertainment and places to go out, as well as beaches as far as the eye can see. Distance from the airport: 9 km. KALLITHEA This trendy town has access to a number of pebbled beaches and small coves with natural rock pools. It boasts a host of trendy restaurants, taverns and cave bars right on the water's edge, making for great evenings out. Distance from the airport: 20 km. KIOTARI Kiotari is a former fishing village with an old town that is home to many quintessential Greek taverns. It boasts a long fine sand beach and small coves, ideal for relaxing and swimming. Distance from the airport: 80 km. KOLYMBIA This former fishing village is now a small seaside resort boasting one of the most beautiful bays on the west coast of the island. Here you’ll find many pretty coves with sunny beaches and romantic beaches that are perfect for sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling. Distance from the airport: 35 km. LARDOS Lardos is a typical town with a village square lined with small restaurants and cafés. Tucked away inland, it has still managed to retain the quiet, peaceful way of life of bygone times. In the south-east of the island, along the coast, beautiful hotels with extensive facilities guarantee a great seaside holiday. Distance from the airport: 50 km. LINDOS Lindos is a real picture-postcard view of Rhodes, and is the only one of the three ancient Doric towns still inhabited today. This Greek town of whitewashed cube-shaped houses boasts the island's only natural harbour, as well as an Acropolis and the Temple of Athena Lindia. Distance from the airport: 51 km. AFANDOU The peaceful seaside resort of Afandou is best known for its sandy and pebbled beach. You can sample delicious dishes in the gyros restaurants and tavernas by the sea or browse ceramics and local honey in the souvenir shops in the town centre. Distance from the airport: 23 km.
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