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Southern Rhodes
South of Lindos along the east coast, the island takes on a windswept appearance and en-
joys less tourist traffic; the villages here seem to have a slower pace. Just 2km south of
Lindos, sandy
Pefki Beach
is deservedly popular. If it's too crowded, try
Glystra Beach
,
just down the road and a great spot for swimming.
The flourishing village of
Laerma
is 12km northwest of Lardos.
Gennadi Γεννάδι
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This sleepy one-street town has a few
kafeneia
(coffee houses), friendly locals and a
cluster of whitewashed buildings set back a few hundred metres from the pebbled beach.
You'll find a fruit market, bakery, supermarket, internet cafe, car hire and a couple of
tavernas.
Flanked by an 800-year-old mulberry tree,
Effie's Dreams Apartments
( 22440
43410;
www.effiesdreams.com
;
s/d/f €50/55/60; )
have lovely sea views and bal-
conies from which to enjoy them. There's also a welcoming piazza to read in, and a natty
cafe with wi-fi, snacks and cocktails. A 10-minute walk from the beach.
A mythically muralled eatery, principally serving up pizzas,
Mama's Kitchen
(mains
€7-10)
also has a grilled section including tasty lamb chops and souvlakia.
Gennadi to Prasonisi Γεννάδι προς Πρασονήσι
From Gennadi an almost uninterrupted beach of pebbles and sand dunes extends down to
Plimmyri
, 11km south.
Watch for a signposted turning to
Lahania
, 2km off the main highway, and head
downhill into the old town to find a village of winding alleyways and traditional build-
ings.
If a rural holiday takes your fancy but you want to do it in comfort, stay at the
Four
Elements
( 6939450014;
www.thefourelements.be
; studio & apt per week €510-725;
)
with its exceptionally homey and spacious apartments. All have full kitchens and
there's a divine pool, kid's pool, outdoor grill and garden. One of the apartments is
wheelchair accessible.
