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Psinthos, Rhodes

Very close to Faliraki is village Psinthos. Characteristics are the running waters in fountain Fasouli and the age long plane trees, which reveal the beauty of Rhodes countryside.

Psinthos is a classic Greek small village. At the village square the visitor can see a church dedicated to Virgin Mary.

Try the high quality honey from local producers. The taverns in Psinthos specialize in grilled meat. If you decide you want to have a typically local meal, pitta-bread and fruit with a nice cold bottle of retsina wine, this is the place. Life centers round the village square where you can see quite a lot of people just sitting back and, to use a well known phrase, "watching the world go by". A visit of the church festival, 8. September, is a must. It is always accompanied by good food, music and dance. Psinthos is famous as the site of the last battle between the Turks and Italians.

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Beautiful village make a point of visiting here every year it’s so pretty the church is beautiful both inside and out very well cared for by the lady’s of the village. There are lots of tavernas around the village square we always make a point of visiting To Stolidi tis it’s a culinary delight and so nice to be remembered

Commented by Elaine July 06, 2024

We were up at the Butterflies on the way back and passed Psinthos village, we spontaneously stopped there and had a coffee, the people there are so friendly and hearty.

Commented by Thomas September 22, 2023

Beautiful village with a great selection of tavernas. Easily missed but well worth a lunch stop at least. Lovely spot at the taverna by the old spring.

Commented by MJS July 13, 2021

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