Holidays in Afántou

In a central location on Rhodes, one of the largest and most popular of the Greek islands, Afandou is a charming village with a perfect mix of great spots for relaxing, great local cuisine and plenty of interesting places to discover. With rocky scenic hills nearby and fine sunny beaches, a visit to Afandou means you can relax in the village and explore the surrounding area.

Afandou holidays: Getting around

Afandou is serviced by Diagoras International Airport, which is south west of Rhodes. It is easy to get from the airport to Afandou via taxi or local bus service. You may also want to hire a car while on Afandou holidays, so you can get around Rhodes more conveniently. The best time of year to visit is during the glorious summer months, although it may be advisable to go in early or late summer, when prices are a little lower. The time zone is GMT+2.

Afandou: Where to start

The first thing to check out on Afandou holidays is the village's wonderful sandy beach. Here you can relax the day away in the sun, or check out the local restaurants and shops nearby. There are many traditional restaurants and gyros and souvlaki shops. Tsampika beach is a 10-minute drive from Afandou and offers stunning views surrounded by rocky hills. Here you can also try your hand at some watersports activities and there is also a marketplace and a few great bars for the visitor to unwind in. Faliraki nearby and, in addition to some of Greece's most beautiful beaches, the town is renowned for its nightlife, with many bars and places to dance in the evening. For a dose of fascinating history on Afandou holidays take a day trip to Rhode's old town, once home to the Colossus, a giant statue which bestrode the harbour, and one of the ancient world's seven wonders.