Summary

Faliraki is the largest and oldest resort on the Greek island of Rhodes, located in Faliraki Bay on the northeast coast of the island. This major resort has been incredibly popular with the young British crowd in search of a lively atmosphere and busy nightlife. There is a wide selection of bars and clubs all of which are open till late, continuing into the early hours of the morning. However due to recent new developments and more low-key accommodation options, holidays in Faliraki are also suitable for families.

Things to do

The main focus of cheap Faliraki holidays is usually the night time entertainment. The 18-30s crowd swarms to the countless bars and clubs around Ermou and Kalithea Avenue, but for something a little quieter, head to the outskirts of town where there is also a good selection of restaurants, tavernas and bars offering entertainment. After a hard night of clubbing until the early hours man holidaymakers choose to relax on the long stretch of beautiful beach, where you can simply soak up the sun’s rays, or try one of the countless water sports such as water skiing, windsurfing and parascending. The warm, clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea make it the ideal spot to have a go at snorkelling and scuba diving. Up and down the coast you can take refuge from the sun in one of the beachside cafes or bars, and day or night there is always some kind of action going on. You can find other water-born excitement at Faliraki’s famous water park, the biggest in Europe. Holidays to Faliraki wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Rhodes Town, which is only about six miles away, and accessible via the regular bus service. Here there are plenty historical sites to discover such as the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Mandraki harbour, the old town itself is a World Heritage Site. This is also the ideal place to some more upper-class shopping in some of the chic boutique stores. Other popular excursions on Faliraki holidays include a trip to the island of Symi, the mainland of Turkey or even just a trip around the Island of Rhodes, discovering all the beautiful bays and coves.

Flights and accommodation

When you search at Book-Cheap-Holidays it is easy to find a wide selection of flights and hotels in Faliraki and discover the very cheapest deals to tailor-make your own perfect holiday. You can fly into Rhodes Airport (RHO) from most major UK airports and flights to Faliraki take approximately 3-4 hours. The airport is about 10km north from the resort of Faliraki making it an ideal short transfer time. Most of the accommodation you can find on holidays to Faliraki are full-board and half-board hotels, along with self-catering apartments.

Quick facts

• Interesting facts - Faliraki has one of Europe's largest and most famous water parks
• Interesting facts – Neighbouring Rhodes town is the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe