Haraki Beach
Haraki (Charaki) is an attractive little bay offering family atmosphere. The beach here is a mix of pebbles and sand, and the area is mainly visited by tourists renting rooms nearby, but families of local people also come out with their umbrellas and settle themselves on the no-charge section in the center of the beach.
Most visitors call Haraki ‘Heaven on earth’. And there is ample reason to believe so. Surmounted by the ruins of the Feraklos fortress, the resort of Haraki (or Charaki, 8 km south of Archangelos) extends around a semicircular bay. Here you will find several small guesthouses without a separating road directly in front of the pebbly beach.
Along the promenade directly in front of the beach of Haraki you will find mini-markets, restaurants and cafes. Many of the cafes and restaurants also offer breakfast.
Feraklos (or Feraclos) castle in Haraki
Today there is little left of the fortress overlooking Haraki. From the north side of the hill there is a beautiful view over the fertile land around Malona and Massari, the beach of Kalathos, as well as over the beach of Agathi, and of course Haraki bay at its feet.
In Byzantine times, in 1306 to be more specific, the fortress overlooking the bay of Haraki was conquered by the Knights of St. John. In 1470 Grand Master Giovanni Battista degli Orsini had the fortress modernized. The castle was mainly used as a prison for prisoners of war and as a place of exile for Knights who had been found guilty of breaking the law. In addition, it protected the numerous sugar cane plantations, whose harvests were processed in a sugar refinery immediately below the castle. Archaeologists have uncovered minor traces of it.
The distance from Rhodes city to Haraki Beach is 36Km. It takes an average of 40 minutes to drive from the center of the city of Rhodes to Haraki. The distance from Rhodes airport to Haraki Beach is 41Km. It takes an average of 45 minutes to drive from Rhodes airport to Haraki. Haraki 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 on the right end of the bay, but you may find other spots as well. Offers a basic nightlife experience. There are couple of bars to choose from.
