Afandou is one of the Rhodes biggest villages being surrounded by the green mountains of Greece and located towards the south of Rhodes capital The name for this village (Afandou) is acquired from the term Afando, which means invisible. In order to hide it from the pirates, this village was built away from the seashore. You can also find a beautiful square in the middle of the village, which is delimited by numerous bars and cafes.
You can find numerous taverns, shops and restaurants here. Besides this, you can find numerous accommodation solutions of different kinds along with a golf course in the village of Afandou. Being known as the Rhodian center for the art of carpet-making, it offers different shops where one can buy quality carpets .
The major fame of Afandou village is due to the beautiful beach named Afandou beach, which is situated just one kilometer away from the village. This 4 km long beach carries amazing sands, pebbles and clear waters due to which, it has been granted with the Blue Flag Award from the European Union. You can also visit the Basilica of Lady Katholiki ? Catholic, during you trip, which contains amazing frescoes of the 17th and 18th centuries inside it.
Afandou village is the 2nd largest village of Rhodes, where you can enjoy short toy train rides, relaxing walks and the beautiful views of Traganou and Kolimbia during Rhodes holidays. This beautiful village of the Rhodes Island owns a vivacious Greek population of 6,500 people and offers a diversity of amenities and attractions for tourists.
You can enjoy different Greek cultures in the multi-ethnic environment of the village. The variety of palm trees with four cantinas and the availability of several sun-beds and water sports make it an ideal place for enthusiastic tourists. If you are with your family and kids, you should visit the play area where kids can enjoy swings, football, slides and seesaw.
Furthermore, the 18-holes golf course of Afandou is an exclusive place not only in this village but all over Rhodes Island. There is a radio station towards Kolimbia, which broadcasts the Voice of America all over Greece. Moreover, the diversity of fruit trees, beachside taverns and seasonal crops encompasses meals and cocktails for the locals and foreign tourists. Another destination to visit is the Profitis Ilias, which depicts the way of life of the Christ.
Different houses, customary narrow streets along with the domestic activities double the beauty of this place. The blend of fun and entertainment packages offered at this amazing village will grab your attention as it does with many of the tourists from different spheres of globe. You will really feel blessed being on this land as it won’t let you get disappointed at any moment of your stay.
Visiting Afandou village is a must for all the tourists visiting Rhodes Island during summers because they can enjoy their vacations to the best here.
Your Rodos Holidays will make you enjoy a variety of luxurious facilities in top hotels of Island Rodos especially in Afandou Hotels
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