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The location of Faliraki in Rhodes - Greece .
The holiday resort of Faliraki lies in the north-east corner of Rhodes which is one of the most popular of the Greek islands. It is a resort that attracts very many young British holidaymakers who are drawn by Faliraki's famed nightlife and its golden sands. It is easy to combine pleasure with culture in Faliraki as it is only fourteen kilometres from Rhodes Town with it wonderfully preserved medieval citadel.
Beaches.
The beach at Faliraki is arguably the best in Rhodes, it is long and sandy and extends the whole length of the resort. There is a full range of watersports, umbrellas and sunbeds available. Be warned, the beach is packed during high season
Dining Out
Faliraki has countless bars, tavernas and restaurants where all manner of food can be enjoyed. It can truly be said that Faliraki caters for all tastes. Those with cautious culinary appetites will find many British style pubs serving traditional British food. There are also restaurants serving international cuisine so those who wish can still enjoy a 'curry' night. Greek food relies heavily on fish simply cooked and quite delicious. Moussaka is another Greek favourite made from minced lamb and aubergines.The local wines are inexpensive and usually very palatable.
Shopping
Most resorts have the usual gift and souvenir shops where you can buy your holiday memorabilia and Faliraki is no exception. A short bus ride to Rhodes Town will take serious shoppers on a spree. The medieval quarter has a large range of shops selling everything from sunglasses to clothing and from handicrafts to jewellery. Among the local crafts are ceramics, leather goods, jewellery, embroidered linens and hand woven rugs.
Out & About in Faliraki
Faliraki is only fourteen kilometres from Rhodes Town which is well worth a visit. The Castle of the Knights of St. John is one of the finest examples of Crusader military architecture in the world. Once within the walls of the town explore the towers and the narrow cobbled streets with their bazaars and market stalls. Further down the east coast is the picturesque town of Lindos, its white houses nestling on the hill rising up from the sea. If you have the energy to climb to the Acropolis above the town, you will be rewarded by a truly magnificent view.