Afandou
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Afandou is on the Greek island of Rhodes. Founded in the days when pirates were ravaging the Mediterranean, it is said that the village owes its name to the place where it was built. A place that was afanto, or afando " Άφαντο" which in Greek means invisible from the sea. Afandou is an attractive traditional Greek village surrounded by beautiful countryside. For a complete change of pace and scenery, the hectic resort of Faliraki is only a short distance away. Afandou mainly attracts families and couples who like to relax during the day & have a central location in Rhodes Island. It's one of the biggest traditional villages in Rhodes. Here you'll find numerous bars, cafes, taverns restaurants and clubs. The local cuisine has always been one of the strong points of hospitality and culture in Afandou.
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Get in
The main air gateway (Diagoras International Airport IATA code: RHO) is located to the southwest of Rhodes in Paradisi, Approximately 20 km distance from Afandou.
Get around
See
Do
You can play Golf, swimming and sunbathing in the long distance beach, visit nightclubs, visit near by Faliraki area and its water park.
Buy
Olive Oil, seasonal fruits, souvenir.
Eat
There are many traditional restaurants, cafeterias with snack, Gyros and Souvlaki shops. In Kolymbia you can visit a restaurant with authentic German and Austrian cuisine.
Drink
Sleep
There are many self catering lodgings and hotels. Afandou is only a short distance away from Kolimbia (Kolymbia ) area. Kolimbia started to develop only a few years ago, and has managed to maintain its natural beauty also the traditional Greek Island look. Here, you will find some of the finest hotels and apartments on the island. There are plenty of traditional Greek taverns and restaurants, clubs, cafes and they are most favorite amongst the local people.
Get out
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A quite place to stay is Olive Garden Houses a central accommodation between the golf course, the beach and Afandou City.
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