Faliraki
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Faliraki is the primary seaside resort
village on the Greek island of Rhodes
, in the Dodecanese
. It is situated on Faliraki Bay, on the northeastern coast, about 14 km south of the town of Rhodes
and 10 km southeast of the airport. It is part of the municipality Kallithea
.
Blue Flags
.At the Southern end of Faliraki beach there is an official naturist beach, with a taverna. Faliraki has rediscovered itself as a cosmopolitan, vibrating centre of tourism catering to many nationalities and all age groups. Faliraki boasts the largest water park in Europe, a state-of-the-art bowling park, a history park, and a fun-park for families and younger children. The centre of the town, particularly in July and August when Faliraki is buzzing with younger children and families. As well as traditional Greek cuisine there are restaurants specialising in Chinese, Mexican, Italian and British cuisine. Along the beach front there are taverns, bars, restaurants, cafeterias and tourist shops. The fishing harbour of St Apostolos is a hub of activity especially in the morning, whilst the fishing boats unload their catch, the day cruisers (direct to Lindos, Rhodes Town & beaches) depart and locals congregate for their coffee.
Seaside resort
A seaside resort is a resort, or resort town, located on the coast. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists, it may be called a beach resort.- Overview :...
village on the Greek island of Rhodes
Rhodes
Rhodes is an island in Greece, located in the eastern Aegean Sea. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population, with a population of 117,007, and also the island group's historical capital. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within...
, in the Dodecanese
Dodecanese
The Dodecanese are a group of 12 larger plus 150 smaller Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, of which 26 are inhabited. Τhis island group generally defines the eastern limit of the Sea of Crete. They belong to the Southern Sporades island group...
. It is situated on Faliraki Bay, on the northeastern coast, about 14 km south of the town of Rhodes
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes is the principal city and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Rhodes, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It has a population of approximately 80,000. Rhodes has been famous...
and 10 km southeast of the airport. It is part of the municipality Kallithea
Kallithea, Rhodes
Kallithea is a former municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Rhodes, of which it is a municipal unit. It lies on the northeastern portion of the island, just south of the City of Rhodes. The population...
.
Tourism
Faliraki is a popular tourist destination with a 5 km stretch of sand and 12 FEEFoundation for Environmental Education
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Blue Flag beach
The Blue Flag is a certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education that a beach or marina meets its stringent standards.The Blue Flag is a trademark owned by FEE which is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation consisting of 65 organisations in 60 member countries in Europe,...
.At the Southern end of Faliraki beach there is an official naturist beach, with a taverna. Faliraki has rediscovered itself as a cosmopolitan, vibrating centre of tourism catering to many nationalities and all age groups. Faliraki boasts the largest water park in Europe, a state-of-the-art bowling park, a history park, and a fun-park for families and younger children. The centre of the town, particularly in July and August when Faliraki is buzzing with younger children and families. As well as traditional Greek cuisine there are restaurants specialising in Chinese, Mexican, Italian and British cuisine. Along the beach front there are taverns, bars, restaurants, cafeterias and tourist shops. The fishing harbour of St Apostolos is a hub of activity especially in the morning, whilst the fishing boats unload their catch, the day cruisers (direct to Lindos, Rhodes Town & beaches) depart and locals congregate for their coffee.