Faliraki

Faliraki ( _el. Φαληράκι) is the primary seaside resort village on the Greek island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese. It is situated on Faliraki Bay, on the northeastern coast, about 14 km south of the town of Rhodes and 10 km southeast of the airport. It is part of the municipality Kallithea.

One of the oldest and largest resort areas of Greece, Faliraki is known for its sandy beach and numerous watersport offerings, as well as numerous bars and nightclubs. As such, it is favored for holidays by younger visitors, particularly British youth. As with their counterparts on the Spanish island of Ibiza, the alleged debauchery of these tourists is a favourite subject of consternation on the part of British newspapers.

In recent years it has recreated itself by promoting its lighter side making it a more international resort than it ever was.It still remains a 'young' resort but in no way resembling what it was in the earlier part of this decade.A new police station in the area maintains law and order at all times.

External links

* [http://www.faliraki.com Faliraki Municipality at the Greek Tourist Board]
* [http://www.faliraki.travel Association of family-run Studios and Apartments Rhodes]
* [http://www.faliraki.me.uk Website for Tourists and Workers]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3191341.stm "Tales from Faliraki", BBC News]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2117962.stm "In pictures: Faliraki under siege", BBC News]
* [http://www.myspace.com/terryturbolee "Famous DJ - Terry Turbo"]