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Afandou – Large friendly Rhodes village with character
Afandou is on the north of the east coast, 12 miles from Rhodes Town and 19 miles from the airport. Afandou holidays are based in a large village, a mile inland from the coast and hidden away amongst hills, fruit trees and olive groves. Afandou is one of the largest and oldest villages on Rhodes. Afandou is a large friendly village that retains plenty of Greek village character despite its growing popularity. Afandou holiday social life revolves around the typically Greek central square lined with plenty of cafes bars and restaurants and thronging with locals as well as visitors. Afandou holidays tend to appeal to independent-minded visitors to Rhodes and those looking to get away from the crowds without being totally isolated.
Afandou holidays – Lively village square and promenade
Holidays in Afandou are relatively relaxed and quiet compared to neighbouring resorts, though there is plenty of life and a good selection of bars, restaurants, tavernas and a couple of discos. Restaurants offer Greek specialties and fresh fish along with typical tourist fare. Most Afandou evenings are spent around the square or the tavernas along the beach promenade. Holidays in Afandou have plenty of nightlife to choose from but it is a world away from full-on Faliraki which is 3 miles down the coast.
Holidays in Afandou – Miles of uncrowded beach
Holidays in Afandou can enjoy an immense beach which is miles long and free of big crowds. Rocks and caves at one end and a mixture of shingle, white pebbles, sand and beautifully clear shallow water. Afandou beach has watersports like snorkelling and diving and an EU Blue Flag in recognition of its cleanliness. A small “train” links the beach with the village during the summer season. Faliriki and Faliriki beach can easily be visited while on holiday in Afandou. Holidays in Afandou could include some golf as the only 18 hole course on Rhodes is located here by the sea. Walking and cycling are other popular Afandou holiday activities. Take a look at the Church of Our Lady Katholiki with its 17th century frescoes. Popular Afandou holiday excursions are Rhodes Town, which is about twenty minutes away, and famous Lindos village. Afandou holidays can use the central east-coast location to visit Rhodes Town, Lindos, Faliraki and good beaches like Tsambika. Other favourite Afandou holiday excursions include the ancient sites of Ialyssos and Kamiros, Kalopetra Monastery and a boat trip to the island of Symi.
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