KIOTARI
Area: Rhodes
Country: Greece


Location:

On E coast of the island, 2 miles S of Lardos and same distance N of Gennadi. 44 miles SW of Rhodes airport.

Telephone code from UK:

30 22440

Position:

Very small resort centred on two large hotel complexes. On a beach backed by hills.

Description:

Mainly used by locals as a weekend retreat to escape Rhodes Town. Accommodation is all very close to sand and shingle beach. Currently a very unspoilt area, but could grow into a much larger resort. Very limited facilities.

Suitability:

Mainly caters for independent travellers and those wishing a peaceful and relaxing holiday. The two hotels offer good family accommodation and facilities.

Accommodation:

Basically only the two large hotels, with a few small family-run pensions.

Shopping:

Limited to one supermarket and small shop in petrol station.

Beach:

Large beach all along resort, sandy at one end, leads to shingle at the other. Sunbeds, umbrellas and small canteen.

Entertainments:

Daytime: limited to that provided in hotels. No sites to visit.

Eating:

Two family-run tavernas situated overlooking beach.

Public-transport:

Only one bus a day to Rhodes Town and other villages on route. None at all after dark.