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Food scene
Beach bar with quality service only 800 meters away from DeLight Luxury Rooms
Syrah Beach House Project
Beach bar with quality service only 800 meters away from DeLight Luxury Rooms
Rattan Cuizine & Cocktail
Skypark entertainment center
Leoforos KallitheasEntertainment Park
Sightseeing
WaterPark
AthanatonOnly two kilometers away in Kalithea After Esperos Palace Hotel
The Kallithea Springs are located in the gulf of Kallithea, just 4 kilometers from your accommodation (on the way to Rhodes from the cost road). The healing springs of Kallithea have been known since ancient times for their healing properties. In 1927, at the initiative of the Italian Governor of the Dodecanese, Mario Lago, it began a systematic analysis of the water resources of Kallithea while constructing the relevant facilities. The work was commissioned by architect Pietro Lombardi, whose designs were judged to be the finest architectural compositions of the time. The springs of Kallithea gained a high reputation and their facilities remained active until 1967.
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Kallithea Springs
80 Leof. KallitheasThe Kallithea Springs are located in the gulf of Kallithea, just 4 kilometers from your accommodation (on the way to Rhodes from the cost road). The healing springs of Kallithea have been known since ancient times for their healing properties. In 1927, at the initiative of the Italian Governor of the Dodecanese, Mario Lago, it began a systematic analysis of the water resources of Kallithea while constructing the relevant facilities. The work was commissioned by architect Pietro Lombardi, whose designs were judged to be the finest architectural compositions of the time. The springs of Kallithea gained a high reputation and their facilities remained active until 1967.
The monastery of Prophet Elias is built on the top of the mountain above the beach of Anthony Quinn, a picturesque monastery with the most imposing aunt you can meet in Faliraki as it is built in the highest part of the area.
The Monastery of the Holy Apostles in the port of Faliraki is one of the proud attractions
Attractions in the area include the archaeological site at Sarantapichos, near the village of Kalythies, which is believed to be part of the Acropolis of the Archaic era, but also Erimokastro, near the sea between the craggy and ladikos beach, with archaic wall ruins
Prophet Elias Faliraki
The monastery of Prophet Elias is built on the top of the mountain above the beach of Anthony Quinn, a picturesque monastery with the most imposing aunt you can meet in Faliraki as it is built in the highest part of the area.
The Monastery of the Holy Apostles in the port of Faliraki is one of the proud attractions
Attractions in the area include the archaeological site at Sarantapichos, near the village of Kalythies, which is believed to be part of the Acropolis of the Archaic era, but also Erimokastro, near the sea between the craggy and ladikos beach, with archaic wall ruins
The Hospital of the Knights was built in 1440 and completed by the Grand Master d’ Aubusson (1476 – 1503).
This monumental and bioclimaticly designed building now houses the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, which exhibits archaeological finding from different parts of Rhodes and the surrounding islands.
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Archaeological Museum of Rhodes (Hospital of the Knights)
8 Akti SachtouriThe Hospital of the Knights was built in 1440 and completed by the Grand Master d’ Aubusson (1476 – 1503).
This monumental and bioclimaticly designed building now houses the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, which exhibits archaeological finding from different parts of Rhodes and the surrounding islands.
The Grand Masters Palace was built below the Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes where originally the Temple of the Sun God stood. In the same place, in the 7th century, there was also a Byzantine Palace, and then in the 14th century the Knights of St John built the palace as the residence of the Grand Master as an administrative center. It was destroyed in 1856 by a large explosion of gunpowder that was hidden in the basement of the of St John Church.
The Grand Masters Palace was then rebuilt according to the original drawings by the Italians in 1940. In 1988 it hosted the summit of the EEC. It occasionally holds exhibitions and major cultural events.
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Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
IppotonThe Grand Masters Palace was built below the Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes where originally the Temple of the Sun God stood. In the same place, in the 7th century, there was also a Byzantine Palace, and then in the 14th century the Knights of St John built the palace as the residence of the Grand Master as an administrative center. It was destroyed in 1856 by a large explosion of gunpowder that was hidden in the basement of the of St John Church.
The Grand Masters Palace was then rebuilt according to the original drawings by the Italians in 1940. In 1988 it hosted the summit of the EEC. It occasionally holds exhibitions and major cultural events.
Neighborhoods
Bar Street (technically called Ermoi Street) certainly lives up to its name as the place to be in Faliraki after nightfall. This laneway has had a famous reputation for being a notorious party strip for decades, though it has toned down considerably in recent years.
Bar Street is still the go-to for a night out, housing some of the best bars and clubs in town. From huge cocktails and shisha pipes to karaoke and international DJs, you can find places pumping until the early hours of the morning along this street.
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Faliraki
Bar Street (technically called Ermoi Street) certainly lives up to its name as the place to be in Faliraki after nightfall. This laneway has had a famous reputation for being a notorious party strip for decades, though it has toned down considerably in recent years.
Bar Street is still the go-to for a night out, housing some of the best bars and clubs in town. From huge cocktails and shisha pipes to karaoke and international DJs, you can find places pumping until the early hours of the morning along this street.
It is a modern Saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the church in Faliraki has the name of Saint Nektarios or Nektarios Pentapolis or Nektarios of Aegina. His name in the world was Anastasios Kefalas, he was a popular hierarch , pastor and educator in the late 19th to early 20th century. It is believed to be wonder worker because he performed miracles while he was still alive. Both the church and the Belfry were founded in 1967 on the chairmanship of the Ecclesiastical Committee of Kalythies of the late priest Vasilios Filippakis and the Metropolitan Spyridon Synodinou.
Agios Nektarios
It is a modern Saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the church in Faliraki has the name of Saint Nektarios or Nektarios Pentapolis or Nektarios of Aegina. His name in the world was Anastasios Kefalas, he was a popular hierarch , pastor and educator in the late 19th to early 20th century. It is believed to be wonder worker because he performed miracles while he was still alive. Both the church and the Belfry were founded in 1967 on the chairmanship of the Ecclesiastical Committee of Kalythies of the late priest Vasilios Filippakis and the Metropolitan Spyridon Synodinou.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Parking details
During summer there are designated parking areas for the tourists in Rhodes city. Check the color of the parking area, in the yellow lines the parking is prohibited (only for governmental vehicles), in the blue are allowed with payment (coin-machine). There are few areas with free parking better to check your google map.
Don't miss
Lindos
One of the most beautiful areas of Rhodes island. Park your car on the parking area after the St Paul bay (parking fees) and walk up the acropolis.
Spent some time walking in the small alleys, try the local tavernas, the food is excellent.
What to pack
What to bring with you
Rhodes is famous as the island of the Greek God Apollo (the god of sun). With more that 320 sunny days per year and average temperatures between 25 C-38 C April to November, we recommend you to bring light and white color "non synthetic" clothes and open shoes (flip-flops). However don't forget that you should travel back home :)
Customs and culture
220 Volt
If you like to charge your appliances please note that we are using 220 V in Greece. Try to recharge them in designated areas, some beach bars and tavernas are using power generators not suitable and may harm your appliance.
Getting around
Travelling with car or boat
Always start driving earlier than the appointed time. It is better to be one hour in advance for your check in rather to run at the roads. Rhodes have only few highways and there are many traffic delays during specific hours.