The village of Afandou was founded when pirates used to overrun the islands of the Mediterranean. During that period, people used to leave the coast to seek shelter inland. The village of Afandou took its name form the word "afandos", which in Greek means "invisible", because it could not be seen from the sea.
The village of Afandou is located 5Km from Faliraki, and it is one of the largest and oldest villages on the Island of Rhodes. Filled with fruit-bearing and olive trees, the village is famous for its carpets. The village has a population of about 7.500 people, and almost anything you need can be found there, as it has many stores and shops.
Worth a to visit is the church of Our Lady, which can be found right next to the main square. Here on this square, you will meet many locals, who are very hospitable, and carry a very characteristic accent. A folklore exhibition can be found in the village, and during summer a small road train connects the village to the beach.
The beach of Afandou is huge! It extends to a length of over 3km, and offers crystal clear waters. On the far left side of the beach, where the shore ends, you will find areas with rocks and caves, for the more adventurous. You should also visit the unique church of Our Lady Katholiki, decorated with wall paintings originating from the 17th Century.
The golf course, Afandou golf, is also located close to the village and is well signposted.