Faliraki is one of the most popular seaside resorts due to a host of Blue Flag beaches, stunning landscapes, entertainment, and culinary journeys offered by ever so many down-to-earth eateries serving local and ethnic dishes.
The town has a delightful harbour – perfect for observing local fishermen coming in every morning with the catch of the day. Lovers of culture, history, and tradition will find plenty to do and see in Faliraki too, including churches like St. Sophia overlooking the sea, Agia Paraskevi in the countryside, and St. Apostolos in the harbour.
Faliraki is also the site of the most exciting, most fabulous water park in the country, which offers spectacular rides for all ages in a natural setting beyond compare. As far as beaches go, this town has the most popular on the island, all well-organised and clean, perfect for all kinds of watersports and beach activities – everything from canoes to parasailing and beyond.
When you visit Faliraki inquire about the archaeological sites, water taxis to Rhodes Town, nightlife and all the fun-filled activities that make this seaside resort such a sought-after Greek island vacation destination.
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An exotic, charming destination, with ancient fortifications and a well-preserved Medieval area, Rhodes Town cannot disappoint. It’s always busy and bustling, with hundreds of tourists gathering in the Hippokratous Square or by the Mandraki Port marina to take in the views, to chat, and to sip ice-cold water or coffee.
Rhodes Town is split in two: an Old City with all the Medieval charm of a walled fortress, and a more modern New Town with trendy resorts, beaches, nightlife, and shopping galore. Both have cosy little nooks where you can spend more intimate moments out of the way of the madding crowds, and ever-so-popular landmarks that attract the hordes like magnets.
When you visit Rhodes Town you should not miss seeing the Acropolis of Rhodes with all its fascinating temples and vestiges of an epic past; the Kastello – or the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, as it is officially known; and the stunning Catholic St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral. Get lost in La Juderia, the scenic Jewish quarter, where the Kahal Shalom Synagogue still stands to tell stories of the Jews of Rhodes who died in the Holocaust along with the Jewish Museum and the Square of the Martyred Jews.
Pay a visit to the Archeological Museum of Rhodes for a more in-depth glimpse into the city’s intriguing past. Chill out in the Rodini Park where peacocks roam freely and take your little ones to see the Aquarium of Rhodes when you get the chance to pull them away from the beach.
And then, there’s Odós Ippotón, the most popular and most photographed streets in the city, with all the souvenir shops and the buildings that make such a perfect backdrop for Instagram moments. Take your time on the Street of the Knights – it’s the beating Medieval heart of Rhodes Town.
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Less than a half-an-hour drive from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort and about nine kilometres south of the City of Rhodes, Kallithea Springs count among the gems of the island.
The Ancient Greeks knew the area well, as early as the Dorian Hexapolis era. The Knights Hospitaller were familiar with the therapeutic properties of the waters too. But the springs became popular during the Italian occupation of Rhodes. When Mario Lago was Governor of the Italian Aegean Islands from 1922 to 1936, he took several initiatives to better the lifestyle of the Italians on Rhodes. In 1927 he ordered an analysis of the waters to determine their cleansing and therapeutic benefits.
Architect Petrio Lombardy begun planning a spa complex at this location later that year, and the inauguration festivities took place on July 1st, 1929. The spa features beautiful architectural elements, including a domed Rotonda Hall, patios, exotic terraces, and pebble mosaics. The entire complex is so elegant that it is often favoured as a wedding venue.
Kallithea Springs’ natural setting is fortunate too: they are in an anchorage of the Kallithea Bea, in an area with rich vegetation that further enhances the spa experience.
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In a valley that looks like a movie set, the Seven Springs of Rhodes are nature’s respite from the heat of the summer. Natural springs make their way over the rocks in a verdant pine and plane woodland until eventually flow through a tunnel into a small, manmade lake.
The tunnel provides a more exciting side to what otherwise will pass for quaint and relaxed. Most visitors traverse it barefoot to feel the freshness of the spring water. The tunnel is 150 in length and 13 meters high and dates from the 1920s-1930s. It harnesses the water from the Seven Springs and Loutanis River to the lake.
The lake is created by a dam, which has an artificial waterfall – another fun attraction of the Seven Springs. Visitors may swim in the lake, as the water is only used for the irrigation of fields and orchards in the Kolymbia region of Rhodes.
Numerous animals find a comfortable habitat at Seven Springs; in the water, there are gizani (Ladigesocypris ghigii) freshwater fish that are endemic to Rhodes, crabs, eels, and tortoises – if you look carefully, you will spot them.
There’s also a nice, rustic taverna on-site, serving traditional fare and drinks at reasonable prices.
It’s a pleasure to explore the Seven Springs, or Epta Piges as they are called in Greek. The area is reachable in less than 15 minutes by car from Leonardo Kolymbia Resort.
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