Image © Rhodes Guide / RhodesGuide.com

Fanes, Rhodes

Along the west coast road of Rhodes is the village of Fanes, just after of Soroni, featuring a picturesque harbor and a flat, isolated beach with tamarisk trees for some natural shade.

We are getting out of large hotel territory here and about 30km from Rhodes city and 13 km southwest of Rhodes airport. Fanes is also known as the village of colours, where the local artist Lukas has created his artwort which can be found all over - it is a true inspiration to walk through.

Fanes © Rhodes Guide / RhodesGuide.com

The village of Fanes has been making a name for itself with an unusual village initiative. The aim of this initiative is to refresh the old village's colours and breathe new life into old houses. This initiative made Fanes known as the village of colours. The population of the village, along with the artist Loukas Nikolitsis committed themselves to give the houses in the village new colourful and imaginative paints. Within a few weeks Fanes village was transformed into a colourful and very individual place.

Fanes © Rhodes Guide / RhodesGuide.com

Today a large part of the original Fanes village centre around the village church is freshly painted. Even long abandoned houses were not demolished. Instead, the ruins were painted: they now give the village a wildly romantic touch. The village initiative still exists today and is gradually implementing new ideas, and the inhabitants are proud of their work.

Fanes © Rhodes Guide / RhodesGuide.com

Fanes beach is long and flat, mostly made of fine sand and shingle, and has respectable tavernas at its rear. Given the vast flat sand and exposure to the northern winds, windsurfing and kitesurfing are incredibly popular here.

Fanes © Rhodes Guide / RhodesGuide.com
Fanes © Rhodes Guide / RhodesGuide.com

Fanes © Rhodes Guide / RhodesGuide.com

Article topics

Related articles

The beautiful and friendly village of Lardos, is on the sunny south east side of the island, within easy reach to Lindos Town. Lardos offers all the facilities you would expect of a modern holiday destination.

Topics: Villages

Read more aboutLardos

The village of Trianta, which can be found on the edge of the homonym gulf, has been built on the ancient Doric town of Ialyssos. Like the rest of the area, the village is very social and although it attracts of visitors every year, it has managed to keep its character of a characteristic Rhodian village.

Topics: Villages

Read more aboutTrianta

The village resort of Gennadi itself is a peaceful and quiet place with pink villas with towers and futuristic structures, virgin sands, hotels, and beach bars.

Topics: Villages

Read more aboutGennadi (Genadi)




Fanes reviews & comments

click here to add your review!

I once met a lovely girl from Fanes - Voula - in 1966. She was a mathematics student going to Athens. Wonderful memories of a wonderful country!

Commented by howard morris July 24, 2023

I have a little house in fanes between the village and the local beach. I visit (from New York) once a year to visit Fanes and firends. Fanes is a beautiful place especially in the summer (beach) and in the fall during the harvest of grapes and olives.

Commented by jonathan daniels November 18, 2010

Let us know what you think about Fanes - your opinion matters!
Rate this article or place (optional)

Feedback