Faliraki Beach
Faliraki Beach
Faliraki beach is the most popular, and the most highly organized beach on Rhodes. It is more than 5 kilometers wide and here you can find anything you can possibly ask for. Beach fun, shallow waters, bars, cafes, night clubs, restaurants, fast food, water sports, hotels and apartments to rent; this is the go-to place in Rhodes if you are looking a little bit of everything, but prefer not to stay in Rhodes Town.
At the beach of Faliraki, visitors can find impressive golden sand, small rocks and pebbles. Different parts of the beach are very well organized with many beach bars and loungers. Occasionally parts of the beach in front of certain hotels are reserved only for their guests.
Water sports, cafeterias, night clubs, restaurants, bungee-jumping, places for shopping and more, Faliraki offers everything you can possible ask for. If you get hungry, you can choose from over 60 restaurants of different types, such as traditional greek cuisine, or international cuisine.
Mandomata Nudist Beach in Faliraki
At the far right end of Faliraki beach, you will also find the little secluded Madomata naturist beach. Mantomata Beach is a particularly special, lovely beach. Located in-between Kathara Beach and Anthony Quinn Bay, it is practically secluded and has a distinctive history of its own.
When Faliraki saw a tourism boom, this lovely beach quickly rose to prominence among nudists due to its desirable location and natural shape. Around the 1960s and 1970s, when nudists first began to settle in Faliraki, the locals experienced a great deal of moral distress because it was unheard of for individuals to bathe naked on a public beach.
Your privacy is guaranteed at Madomata nudist beach. Both boating and non-nudist access to the beach are prohibited in the bay. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available. A variety of foods and refreshments are available in the neighborhood traditional restaurant.
Faliraki Beach Frequently Asked Questions
The distance from Rhodes city to Faliraki Beach is 14Km. It takes an average of 20 minutes to drive from the center of the city of Rhodes to Faliraki. The distance from Rhodes airport to Faliraki is 18Km. It takes an average of 25 minutes to drive from Rhodes airport to Faliraki.
Faliraki is connected to Rhodes town, Rhodes airport, and many other locations via public transport (bus and taxi). The road is well maintained. Parking is available.
Faliraki is the most highly organized resort on Rhodes. As such, there are many things and activities one can do.
For water and beach sports activities. You will find an abundance of offerings, including jet ski, water ski, water parachute, banana boat rides, water playgrounds for younger children, beach volley courts etc. Some hotels also offer watersides for external visitors.
For dining and eating in Faliraki you will find one of the largest available array of restaurants for any preference. From fast food to gourmet dining, from fish tavernas on the beach to international cuisine restaurants, cafeterias, fresh ice cream and waffle shops, no visitor will be left without finding something they enjoy.
The Water Park: Faliraki Water Park is one of the best water parks in Europe. A day spent here, especially with your younger ones, is totally worth it.
Around the area you can visit the magical Anthony Quinn bay, the monastery of Profitis Ilias overlooking both Faliraki and Anthony Quinn, or visit the close by village of Kallithies, or visit the famous Kallithea Springs.
Faliraki offers excellent nightlife opportunities. There are many bars, night clubs, restaurant, and restaurants along the shoreline and the famous bar street offering limitless choices and a very pleasant location to spend the evening.
Nightlife: As with everything else, your choices here are limitless. Easy going bars, lively night clubs, cafeterias, live shows, the programme has it all.
