Faliraki is a lively town on the east coast of Rhodes. This resort combines the beauty of lush forests with entertainment for the whole family, active nightlife and golden beaches. It is difficult to get bored in Faliraki, because active tourists, young people, and those who spend most of their time on the beaches can call it the best place to relax in Rhodes. Where to go in Faliraki and what to do?

Beach

The main center of attraction for guests of Faliraki is its beach: spacious, well-equipped and awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness. It stretches for almost 4 km. From the infrastructure - showers, sun loungers, umbrellas, changing cabins, bars and taverns. Faliraki beach is sandy, but there are sand and pebble areas.

On the coast, entertainment for children and adults is available:

  • Diving. In Faliraki there are several diving centers with experienced instructors who arrange diving not only on this coast, but also in other parts of Rhodes. You can also rent the necessary equipment;
  • Windsurfing, banana boating and water skiing ;
  • Boat trips along the coast;
  • Sea Park is a playground for children, located right in the sea, in a place with a shallow depth. For 1 hour you will have to pay 10 euros, for the whole day - 20 euros.

Anthony Quinn bay

4 km from Faliraki is Anthony Quinn Bay - one of the most famous beaches of Rhodes. The bay was named after the famous actor. However, it attracts not only with a “big name”, but also with the beauty of the surrounding nature. The shallow and cleanest sea, bizarre rocks, greenery - such landscapes cannot leave anyone indifferent. Therefore, during the season there are always plenty of vacationers.
Although the rocky shore and not very convenient descent into the sea can cause inconvenience, everything compensates for the pleasure of staying in Anthony Quinn Bay. The water here warms up perfectly, and the absence of winds allows you to swim even on those days when there are waves on the entire coast of Rhodes.

Additional information: for an umbrella and 2 sun loungers you need to pay 10 euros. There is a tavern on the beach
How to get there: from Faliraki you can take a taxi for 10 euros or walk (about 25 minutes)

Church of St. Nektarios

The picturesque church of St. Nektarios is the main attraction of Faliraki, where you can go to both believers and just lovers of architecture. A light terracotta building with dark columns and a tiled roof stands out from the rest of the resort's buildings. Around the church there is a park with paths, a source of holy water and trees. Inside, the church with frescoes is no less beautiful than outside, but in addition to decoration, it is known for the icon of St. Nektarios and a particle of his relics. Thousands of pilgrims come to bow to the saint and ask him for health.

Additional Information: There is a dress code in the church. You can take a scarf and a skirt at the entrance
How to get there: the church is located next to the road leading to the capital of Rhodes

AquaWorld Aquarium

Vacationers with children will be interested in visiting the AquaWorld Aquarium. It is small (you can get around in half an hour), but it will give a lot of pleasant emotions. Among the inhabitants of AquaWorld are stingrays, turtles, sharks, starfish, crabs, octopuses, and exotic fish. Most representatives of the underwater world are caught off the coast of Faliraki. And some of them are allowed to be touched.

Additional information: ticket price - 5 euros for adults, 3 euros for children from 5 years old. The aquarium is open from 10:00 to 23:00
How to get there: you can walk to the aquarium - it is located 500 m from the beach

Aquapark

The water park is perhaps the most popular place to visit in Faliraki. Every year it starts work in May and until the end of October it welcomes everyone who wants to have a fun and active holiday. The water park has a wave pool, extreme slides, attractions for children, a mini train, and very close to it there is an amusement park with a giant Ferris wheel and lots of entertainment for the whole family. Faliraki Water Park has souvenir shops, cafes, bars and a supermarket.

Additional information: in the summer months, the water park is open from 9:30 to 19:00, in May, September and October - until 18:00. Entrance ticket for the day - 24 euros for an adult and 16 euros for a child
How to get there: the water park is located on the outskirts of Faliraki. You can reach it on foot. From the capital of Rhodes (port of Mandraki), Lindos and other cities there is a bus

Astronomy cafe

There are many interesting ways to spend an evening in Faliraki. One of them is to visit the Astronomy Cafe. It is located on a mountain separating the city and Anthony Quinn Bay - in a beautiful and peaceful place with picturesque views. The cafe appeared on the basis of a private observatory, in which they offer to admire the stars, Saturn and the Moon through a telescope. On the territory of the cafe there is a sundial and a mini-museum with fragments of meteorites.

Additional information: the entrance to the observatory (20-minute session) costs 6 euros, but if you order a drink or any meal, the price is 4 euros. The cafe is open until 23:00. It is recommended to take a jacket - it can be cool on the mountain
How to get there: you can take a taxi from Faliraki or walk along an asphalt road (downhill) in 10 minutes

Night clubs and bars

Faliraki manages to combine the status of a family resort and the title of "Greek Ibiza". In the evenings, its central streets (Club Street and Bar Street) come alive - the music here does not stop until the morning. Everyone can find a club or bar to their liking: some invite the best European DJs, others "specialize" in rock and retro. Entrance to almost all clubs is paid. The standard price is 10-30 euros, but there are also premium-class establishments that charge 120-140 euros. Among the best establishments in Faliraki where you can spend the evening are Bondi Bar, MIX Club, Liquid, DC Club, Yolo Club.