Rhodes Holidays

Rhodes Family Holidays

Rhodes is a large Greek island on the eastern side of Greece and it is part of the Dodecanese group, which offers the widest choice of beach resorts than any other resort in the group. Rhodes has become particularly popular for family holidays due to the number of beautiful beaches, restaurants, bars, clubs and of course the Mediterranean climate. Most importantly, Rhodes has the longest summer season of all the Greek islands.

The summer season in Rhodes is from April to November with 300 days of sunshine every year. Due to the length of the summer season and the short flight time from the UK last minute breaks to Rhodes is always worth considering.

Holidaymakers taking family breaks have a large choice of lively and quieter resorts in Rhodes to choose from.  Faliraki is one of the liveliest resorts on the island and attracts many young people thanks to its lively nightlife. Quieter resorts such as Ixia are favourites for family holidays these tend to be in some of the smaller towns centred on the east coast of Rhodes. Quieter beaches can also be found on the southern part of the island. 

Family breaks in Rhodes resorts

Some of the best family resorts for all inclusive breaks include Ixia with family friendly hotels, full beach facilities and lots of watersports and outdoor activities. Family holidays are also a favourite at modest village resorts such as Pastida, Kremasti, Afandou, Haraki and Kalathos where there is a good nightlife nearby and plenty to do in the day without too many crowds.

Family activities in Rhodes

Rhodes is renowned for its watersports offered at most of its beaches however, some of the best scuba diving conditions at Kallithea with great windsurfing opportunities at Trianda. Kallithea Bay is a very beautiful and tranquil spot which provides the perfect opportunity to explore underwater caves and the ruins of ancient underwater spa baths.

At most beaches in Rhodes fun activities take place such as jet ski-ing, pedalos, banana boat rides, windsurfing lessons, paragliding, parasailing ad water skiing.

Whilst there is horse-riding, golf, tennis, go karting, paintballing and even bungee jumping, for those wanting an all inclusive day of fun, Rhodes has one of the best water parks in the Greek Islands based at Faliraki.
 
There are many sightseeing opportunities in Rhodes thanks to its ancient history and there are a number of boat trips to beautiful islands such as Symi and Kos.  One of the most beautiful villages on the island is Lindos.

There are plenty of Blue Flag beaches in Rhodes with more sheltered sunbathing spots on the east coast. The Aegean side is on the winder west coast which has fine sandy beaches and many isolated coves.

If you are considering all inclusive holidays or last minute breaks with your family or partner to Rhodes, then call Future Travel and speak to our travel advisors where you will receive excellent holiday and travel advice at affordable prices.