An assortment of shops, taverns, bars and restaurants can be found around the hotels and apartments. Its exquisite beach can be breezy, but is an ideal place for windsurfers.
The traditional way of life is still widely practiced in the village itself, and you should expect a very warm welcome from the friendly people living there. You should not omit visiting the picturesque church of Agios Spiridonas, with its lovely whitewashed belfry. The old centre of Tholos is built in traditional Rhodian style. With tall shuttered buildings and narrow streets, Tholos (Theologos) village in Rhodes is a delight to wander through.
Afandou (Afantou) Beach, one of Rhodes' most extensive shorelines, can be found 19 km south of Rhodes Town, nestled within the natural bay near the charming village of Afandou. This versatile beach offers both well-organized commercial sections and untouched, unspoiled areas for visitors to enjoy.
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Akti Miaouli beach and Akti Kanari beach are organized and well visited beaches, yet still not as crowded as the neighboring beach of Elli. The beaches are located on the northwest coast of the capital city of Rhodes, in short walking distance from the city centre.
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The most popular of the Dodecanese Islands and one of the most popular of all the Greek islands, Rhodes is a multifaceted place, almost like a small country, with a history that has stirred romantics for centuries. It also has some of the best beaches the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece, fine restaurants and an intense nightlife.
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