Introducing Afandou
Afandou is a highly popular beach resort, located on the Greek island of Rhodes. Set in a landscape of fruit and olive trees, Afandou offers the perfect setting for a beach holiday. It’s not as busy as some of the larger resorts on the island, and the town enjoys a relaxed atmosphere – thanks to this, holidays to Afandou would make the perfect option for couples and families alike.
To reach Afandou from the UK, your best option is to fly to Rhodes International Airport (RHO). Flights will take around 4 hours 40 minutes, and after that, it’s just a 35-minute transfer between the airport and Afandou.
Afandou Holidays
The village of Afandou can trace its history back to the days when Rhodes was the victim of regular attacks from pirates. Many people began to move inland, and out of sight from the marauding ships; Afandou is one such settlement, and it takes its name from the Greek word ‘afandos’, meaning ‘invisible’. For a cultural holiday in Afandou, there are plenty of fascinating old buildings you’ll be able to visit. One of the finest examples is the magnificent 17th century Church of Our Lady, located on the edge of the village square. The village also boasts a handful of interesting museums, including a particularly informative folklore exhibition.
No holiday to Afandou would be complete, without savouring the local cuisine – here you’ll be able to enjoy fine examples of Greek classics, given something of an island twist. Seafood is particularly popular, and many restaurants in the village proudly serve the catch of the day. Afandou has its fair share of bars and nightclubs as well, though if you’re in search of a crazy night out, you might do better to head to the party capital of Faliraki, just 5km down the road.
Of course, for many visitors the beach is the main attraction on a holiday to Afandou. 3km of golden sand spread along the Aegean coast, hemmed in by rugged cliffs and caves. It’s a great place to come with children, and you’ll have plenty of space to sunbathe, swim, or play in the sand. Try walking along the coastline and you’ll soon find a number of hidden coves, deep caves and some fantastic views out over the sea.
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