Most visitors call Haraki 'Heaven on earth'. And there is ample reason to believe so. Surmounted by the ruins of the Feraklos fortress, the resort of Haraki (or Charaki, 8 km south of Archangelos) extends around a semicircular bay. There are no large hotels here, individual holidaymakers predominate. Here you fill find several small guesthouses without a separating road directly in front of the pebbly beach.
The sight of children searching for shells among the pebbles, couples gazing out to sea from the balconies of their rented rooms, sun-burned mothers wheeling push-chairs up and down - the attractive little bay of Haraki definitely offers a family atmosphere.
Along the promenade directly in front of the beach of Haraki you will find mini-markets, restaurants, cafes, and a foreign press agency. Many of the cafes and restaurants also offer breakfast.
The castle in Haraki
In Byzantine times, in 1306 to be more specific, the fortress overlooking the bay of Haraki was conquered by the Knights of St. John. In 1470 Grand Master Giovanni Battista degli Orsini had the fortress modernized. The castle was mainly used as a prison for prisoners of war and as a place of exile for Knights who had been found guilty of breaking the law. In addition, it protected the numerous sugar cane plantations, whose harvests were processed in a sugar refinery immediately below the castle. Archaeologists have uncovered minor traces of it.
Today there is little left of the fortress overlooking Haraki. From the north side of the hill there is a beautiful view over the fertile land around Malona and Massari, the beach of Kalathos, as well as over the beach of Agathi, and of course Haraki bay at its feet.
Charaki (Haraki) Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Rhodes city to Haraki?
The
distance from Rhodes city to Haraki is 36Km. It takes an average of 40
minutes to drive from the center of the city of Rhodes to Haraki.
What is the distance from Rhodes airport to Haraki?
The distance from Rhodes airport to Haraki is 41Km. It takes an average of 45 minutes to drive from Rhodes airport to Haraki.Is there public transport to Haraki?
Haraki
is connected to Rhodes town, Rhodes airport, and many other locations
via public transport (bus and taxi). The road is well maintained.
Parking is available on the right end of the bay, but you may find other
spots as well.