Faliraki is a Rhodes resort known for one thing and one thing only, partying. Thousands of revellers descend on the town every year for drinking and dancing the night away in Rhodes’ premier nightspot. Cheap holidays to Faliraki are also popular for the daytime options available to the recovering-from-last-night-holidaymakers; namely the beaches. The resort is located on a 3 mile stretch of sand that boasts 12 Blue Flags, so you’re guaranteed a clean resting spot with excellent facilities nearby, perfect for recuperation. Should you crave some culture, the Island of Rhodes has a fantastic history to be explored. The party season starts around mid-April and finishes mid-October, with late-June/early-July being a popular time to go before it gets “too hot”. Though cheap Greece holidays don’t get much more hedonistic, there’s more to Faliraki than meets the eye.
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Regarded as one of the top party spots on cheap Greece holidays, Faliraki is the beachside resort with enough bars, clubs, pubs and discos to last you a lifetime. Ermou Street, Faliraki nightlife’s focal point, is where most of the action happens. Known simply as Bar Street, there are countless options for revellers, meaning that staff will attempt to outdo each other to get you into their establishment by offering you the best drink deals they can. So long as you’re responsible and well-behaved, you’ll have a night out to remember in Faliraki.
Located in Faliraki, WaterPark is Rhodes’ first and Europe’s biggest water park. There are plenty of attractions and, in keeping with the surrounding area, a very relaxed atmosphere. The slides and lazy river are popular amongst visitors but it’s WaterPark’s party pool, complete with wave machine, that’s a must experience. For an active, fun-filled day away from the beach, before heading back to your hotel to prepare for a night out or a meal in the hotel on your Greece all inclusive holidays, WaterPark is an ideal way to spend it.
Just a couple of miles up the coast from Faliraki on the Rhodes Town to Lindos motorway is Tsambika Beach, the best beach on the island. There is almost nothing around as you follow winding, mountain goat-housing roads to the luscious sands of Tsambika Beach. If the sight of Faliraki town after the “night before” isn’t sitting right with you but you’d still like a day at the beach, there isn’t anywhere better. With exquisite sands as far as the eye can see, inviting crystal clear sea waters and glorious azure skies; Tsambika is a beach that’s as perfect as they get.
The beach in front of the town, Faliraki Beach is the vibrant alternative to Tsambika Beach. There are plenty of watersports and activities available but if you’re feeling a little bit fragile, the sand is soft and perfect for lying in and letting the sea air cleanse your senses. The location is fantastic if you need to go and grab a bite to eat as the town is right there, so you needn’t worry about losing your spot and taking your towel with you. As it’s the resort’s main beach, the atmosphere is unmatched and by the end of the day you’ll be ready for an evening partaking in what makes cheap holidays to Faliraki famous.
If you’re on holiday in Faliraki there’s a good chance you’ll be there with a group of friends. Even if this isn’t the case, the town has two go-kart tracks which are a great way to spend a portion of the day away from your Faliraki hotel. You don’t need any experience to give it a go, and it can be a great way to decide who’ll be getting the first round in once the sun goes down and the glad rags go on.
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Currency: Euro
Language: Greek
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Important numbers: Embassy: 020 7313 5609, Tourist Office: 020 7495 9300
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