Faliraki Travel Guide

Besides its breath taking golden sandy beaches, its traditional houses and tavernas , the hospitality of the locals,its wild night life,the island of Rhodes with a unique cultural importance has a wide range of monuments to display as well as a number of sites of highly important historical and cultural value making it the ideal holiday destination for those who expect a lot more from an island than just to enjoy the sun and the sea it has to offer.Undoubtely, the variety of bars  and clubs as well as restaurants all over Faliraki offer drinks,entertainment and tasty food making your holidays ones to remember.Also don’t hesitate to visit There are many places to visit Rhodes old town and the picturesque village of Lindos that will undoubtedly take your breath away.

Faliraki resorts

Faliraki tourism

Christian pilgrims to the Holy Lands.Whether you are a fun of sightseeing or not ,  the historical Old Town of Rhodes only about 13km from Faliraki is something that you definitely shouldn’t miss!The castle is really inspiring and has been maintained in exceptional condition, something which can justify why it has been proclaimed a World Heritage Site.Visit the Palace of the Knights and walk along the cobbled streets and narrow alleys where a bazaar type market offers traditional crafts and other souvenirs.Additionally,Lindos is a beautiful sandy beach with amazing blue crystal clear waters and close  to it,the village of Lindos which is inviting you to discover its beauty . Don’t hesitate to visit and walk through the narrow streets  which are pedestrian only and  discover how many houses boast beautifully laid out black and white traditional courtyards.

Things to do in Faliraki

Faliraki culture

The island’s rich cultural and historical background , is a fact and you shouldn’t miss exploring  the Palace of Knights  and  enjoy a trip to the age of the Knights with the Sound and Light show in the gardens of the Palace each year from April to October. Listen to the story of the Knights of the Order of St. John narrated in several languages.Also the cultural side of the island  is stressed when  Melina Mercouri Theatre is hosting a variety of cultural events with theatre shows, concerts. Throughout the whole summer there is a festival held by the Municipality of Rhodes Cultural Organization which includes music, dance and theatre. Each year from 20th - 30th August an International Dance Festival takes place in the island , bringing new sounds and pictures to the island.For the lovers of the opera and not only,be aware that  the International Opera Festival takes place each year in the courtyard of the Palace of the Grand Master from 20th - 30th July.

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