Thanks to its proximity to Prasonisi, Gennadi (Genadi) attracts several keen surfers. The village resort is a peaceful and quiet place slowly starting to be populated with trendy residences that, even with their bright colors and flashy designs, do not alter the delightful impression made by the pristine sandy beach.
Gennadi only started developing in the last decades and the main coastal road along the beach is lined with hotels and villas belonging to people from Rhodes town. If you are looking for some adventure, make a go to one of the many unexplored beaches stretching along the sandy shore from Gennadi to Prasonisi - pertaining the number of the few unspoiled stretches of coastline still left on Rhodes.
The village Archangelos (Arhangelos) is regarded very faithful to traditions. The centre of the village is dominated by the church of the Archangel Michael, with its fine campanile dating from 1845.
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Mandriko is situated on the western coast between Kalavarda and Kamiros Scala. It is a small village which produces almost 1/3 of all vegetables for the whole island, and from the road passing through, you can make out a large number of green houses and agricultural fields.
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Located in the heart of Rhodes, the quaint village of Afandou boasts a rich history that dates back to the times of piracy in the Mediterranean. In those days, locals would retreat from the coast to seek refuge in the island's interior. The village's name derives from the Greek word "áfandos", meaning "invisible", as it was well hidden from the sea. As you wander through the charming streets and alleys, you can sense the spirit of times gone by and imagine the tales of seafaring adventure and survival that shaped the village's unique character.
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