Kiotari Holidays

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Discover Kiotari holidays in 2021

In search of sandy beaches, family-friendly hotels and Greece’s famously warm Mediterranean hospitality? Kiotari holidays offer the perfect stress-free island escape.

Chilled-out and sun-soaked Kiotari sits on Rhodes’ southeastern coast. It’s one of the island’s most relaxed resorts, with every watersport you could ever dream of on offer on the long, sandy beach. Thanks to a wide choice of all-inclusive deals, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to indulgence here: lagoon-like pools, luxurious spas and activity-packed kids’ clubs are just the start of the fun. Just a short drive away, ancient Greek ruins and hilltop monasteries beg to be explored.

Nature in Kiotari

When you’re tired of the beach on holidays to Kiotari, you can set off to explore Rhodes’ ruggedly beautiful landscapes. You won’t have to venture far to find isolated rocky coves where you can snorkel with Mediteranean damselfish or follow easy hiking trails though wildflower-scattered scrub.

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Your guide to Kiotari holidays

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Things to do in Kiotari

You’ve got everything you need on your doorstep on Kiotari breaks.

There’s a reason Rhodes is nicknamed “the island of the sun”. In summer you can expect twelve hours of sunshine a day in Kiotari. There’s no better way to enjoy it than from a sun lounger.
Kiotari’s wide, sheltered beach has the perfect conditions for windsurfing. You don’t need to be a pro here: the light morning winds are ideal for beginners and you can hire a board on the day.
Set sail to really take in the beauty of the Mediterranean. Watersportcenter Kiotari offers unforgettable outings on skippered yachts.
When the sun goes down, it’s time for cocktails. The nightlife here is low-key, but there’s a handful of atmospheric beach bars where you can sip a drink and watch the sunset with your feet on the sand.
For live music, check out the different hotels’ events schedules. Many regularly host traditional Greek musicians and singers.

Explore history in Kiotari

If you prefer sightseeing to sun-seeking, there’s no shortage of day-trips to tempt you to explore more of Rhodes’ fascinating past.

You’re never far from ancient Greek history on holidays to Kiotari. The majestic Acropolis of Lindos, a 4th-century temple and Rhodes’ most recognisable ancient landmark, is just a twenty-minute drive away.
In nearby Asklipion you can explore an 11th-century Byzantine church and the remains of a medieval castle, built in 1479 by Grand Master D'Aubusson.
The views from Kritinia’s 16th-century Venetian castle on Rhodes’ west coast are just as impressive as its weathered ramparts. Looking out over the Aegean, you can see the islands Chalki, Strogyli, Makri and Alimia.
Don’t miss Rhodes’ UNESCO-listed Old Town. Start in the Knights’ Quarter, built by the Knights of St John in the 14th and 15th centuries, then head on to the nearby Ancient Stadium of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Rhodes, dating from the Hellenistic period.
While you’re in the north of the island, make time to explore the remarkably preserved Byzantine castle at Filerimos, first built as a lavish summer residence.

Beaches

Popular beaches near Kiotari

The beaches are the star attractions of package holidays to Kiotari, with both sandy and pebbly strands nearby.

Kiotari Beach itself is sandy and lapped by shallow water that’s perfect for little ones who like to splash about. You can rent loungers and hire jet skis right on the beach.
Just to the south, pebbly Gennadi Beach is bliss for sunbathing and swimming. On summer nights, beach parties keep the holiday vibe going well after sundown.
If you prefer your beaches tranquil and undeveloped, spend an afternoon at Glistra Beach. There are loungers and parasols, but the only facilities are a small café and pedalos for hire.
There’s good snorkelling at Plakia Beach, although the water quickly gets deep once you swim offshore, making it better for stronger swimmers.
The Blue-Flag beaches at Lardos are perfect for a family day on the sand. The atmosphere is usually peaceful here, with no big hotels or rowdy bars to interrupt days soaking up the Greek sunshine.

Beaches for day trips from Kiotari

When you’re ready for a change of scenery – or a change of sand – there are beautiful beaches dotted all around Rhodes’ coastline.

Visiting Rhodes Old Town is one of the most popular day-trips on holidays in Kiotari. While you’re there, balance a morning of sightseeing with an afternoon at pebbly Elli Beach or one of its café-bars.
Looking for a remote swimming spot? Isolated Kopria Beach is an hour's drive away on Rhodes’ north coast. It’s sheltered by white cliffs and rarely overcrowded.
Even during the day it’s all about the party atmosphere in Faliraki. Don’t come for peace and quiet but to sip cocktails on the 5km-long beach and top up your tan before hitting the bars.
Anthony Quinn Bay got its name after The Guns of Navarone was filmed here, but the Hollywood connections aren’t its biggest draw. This sheltered bay is one of the best places to snorkel on Rhodes.
For different scenery, head north to rocky St Paul’s Bay. There’s only a small beach in this scenic cove, but with its crystal-clear waters it’s one of the most picturesque spots on the island.

Food & Drink

Eating out in Kiotari

No matter whether you’re on an all inclusive Kiotari break or renting a villa, you can mix the superb international cuisine on offer in Kiotari’s big resorts with romantic meals in local tavernas.

Nothing will get you in the holiday mood like a low-key dinner at one of Kiotari’s beachfront bar-restaurants. A Greek salad and a glass of Greek wine is the perfect combination to kick off a holiday.
Soak up even more island atmosphere over a multi-course dinner outdoors with a view of the Mediterranean. Many Kiotari restaurants specialise in seafood: mussels, octopus and lobster charred on traditional wood-fired grills.
For meatier meals, try the tavernas a few streets back from the beach where you can share platters laden with grilled lamb and chicken – as well as Greek classics like roasted goat.
A la carte hotel dining options in Kiotari are limitless: pan-Asian brunches, Tex Mex feasts and authentic pizzerias await. You could eat a different cuisine every night of the week.
Wherever you’re splashing out on a special meal, look for wines produced on Rhodes itself. Grape varieties including Athiri and Amorgiano flourish in the island’s hot, dry climate.

Local dishes to try in Kiotari

These are just a few of the Greek specialities, and ingredients unique to Rhodes, to look out for on Kiotari breaks.

Despite the island’s arid landscapes, Rhodes has a rich agricultural industry. White beans, or fasolia, are the most famous crop and appear in numerous dishes. Try gigantes plaki, a simple dish of beans in tomato sauce.
As well as feta, which you’ll find baked or crumbled into salads, look out for the local mizithra goat-milk cheese.
Pasta is a staple on Rhodes. Varieties include trachana, hilopites and matsi, which is often cooked in meat stock before being topped with butter and cheese.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, try melekounui. This sesame seed, almond and honey-based dessert is traditionally a wedding treat.
Rhodes’ own style of raki, called souma, packs a punch. Try a little glass of this grape-based spirit at the end of a meal.

Holiday types

Family holidays in Kiotari

With hotels in Kiotari offering dreamy pools, kids’ clubs and more, you’ve got little reason to leave your resort on a family trip. If you do, these are a few of the best places to explore.

Glass-bottom boat excursions will take you from Kiotari to Lindos, floating through the cave in St Paul’s Bay on the way. Grown-ups might recognise this as the filming location for The Guns of Navarone.
Speed demons, start your engines. You can take a spin on the nearby go-kart track at Lardos.
If you’re holidaying in Kiotari in May, take a trip to the Valley of the Butterflies. Thousands of Panaxia butterflies are drawn here each year by the Oriental Sweetgum trees.
In search of family-friendly thrills? See how who can hang on the longest as you’re towed behind a speedboat on a “Crazy UFO” or “Crazy Sofa” from Kiotari beach (safely zipped up in a life jacket, of course).
There’s fun for the littlest and biggest kids at Faliraki Water Park, with chutes, slides and a lazy river.

Couples holidays in Kiotari

Planning the ultimate couples trip? Kiotari seriously delivers when it comes to romance.

Book a parasailing flight just before sunset and you’ll be treated to the most romantic view in all Kiotari. Plus the experience is sure to get your pulse racing.
Want to leave your Kiotari holiday with more than just a tan? Pick up a new shared skill and learn how to sail. You can take out Topcats right from the beach, either for a quick introductory lesson or on a course spread over several days of your trip.
For a contrast to Kiotari’s low-key atmosphere, head to the neighbouring Gennadi where you’ll find a host of great date-night restaurants.
Cross the centre of Rhodes for a scenic hike to the ruins of Monolithos Castle, built in the 15th-century on a clifftop looking out to sea. When it comes to spa treatments in Kiotari, you’re spoiled for choice.
Book in for a Turkish hammam for two or even rejuvenating wine-elixir facials.

Kiotari weather

Jan

15°C

Avg. Dry Days 14

Feb

15°C

Avg. Dry Days 13

Mar

16°C

Avg. Dry Days 20

Apr

19°C

Avg. Dry Days 21

Nov

20°C

Avg. Dry Days 19

Dec

17°C

Avg. Dry Days 15

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The most popular season for Kiotari holidays is July and August, but the weather is warm enough for beach days from May to October, peaking around highs of 30oC in high summer. Rain is rare except in the winter months.

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