Califa is a rather lively resort area on the island of Rhodes, who has loved to tourists, appreciate good beaches and excellent hotels. The Mediterranean climate in Califer provides a comfortable stay and adults, and children. Califa is located just 8 kilometers from the capital of Rhodes, relatively close to the airport, as well as closely next to with its nightclubs, bars and discos.
The resort form three small villages - Califa, Ppiztos and Koskin, and his name speaks for itself, because in Greek "Califa" means "good form". Psychos - village, surprising tourists with houses painted in the unconventional blue color for Greece. The village of Koskina is known as a place where all sorts of folk crafts flourish - its inhabitants are engaged in pottery art, and weaving, and embroidery, and the manufacture of carpets.
To purchase products of Koskinsky masters, it is not necessary to look for a shop selling souvenir products at all, is enough to walk along the quiet green villages of the village to see that the walls of the houses are literally hung with all sorts of souvenirs. In Koskin, there are several taverns, where you can relax and taste the traditional Greek dishes.
Psychos - village, surprising tourists with houses painted in unconventional blue color for Greece
Caliphey is the largest of the three villages, - located on the coast. It is here that most tourist sites are located - hotels, hotel complexes, beaches, as well as restaurants, bars, taverns and other places whose doors are always open for guests.
The famous terms are located in Califer - they still existed in ancient times, then were destroyed and built again during the Board of Mussolini. A few years ago, the terms of the Califia were renovated and open to visitors who were given the opportunity to see the place where healing sources were broken from under the ground, stroll through the villages of the apparatus, to familiarize themselves with the history of Califia - both ancient and modern.
How to get to Califia
The closest to Caliphea Airport, where tourists arrive, is located in the vicinity of the capital of Rhodes. Takes both domestic and international flights, so the air path is the best way to get to Califeia. Well, find cheap flights to Rhodes.
Buses to Califey are departed from Rhodes to which the airport is not labor - between the city and the airport transport runs from morning to evening. Buses to the east coast, where Califa is located, depart from Rimini Square.
You can get to Califeia on a taxi - the cost of a comfortable trip by car is available, since the distance between the airport and the destination is small. You can try to find the car from the terminal or order in advance online.
Residents of the village of Koskina Real docks in pottery art, weaving, embroidery and manufacture of carpets
The second option is especially successful if you fly to a bulk luggage or a large company. The driver meets passengers at the exit from the luggage gain with a sign on which their names specified when booking are applied. Taking into account the needs of passengers, you can order a car with a bulk trunk, pre-installed children's seats, etc.
The main advantages of the taxi order online is a predetermined transfer cost (its system calculates automatically) and the lack of need to pay simple at the airport in case of delay or cancellation of the flight.
The company that provides the service independently tracks the arrival of all flights and sends the car exactly on time. All the details regarding the upcoming trips come to the passenger e-mail immediately after order. Make a preliminary recalcity of the trip for free.
The most popular excursion from the resort - a trip to the capital of the island
No less popular services for car rental services on Rhodes. But here too, there is your nuance. In the peak of the season, the demand for rental cars on Rhodes jumps at times, which instantly affects both accessible assortment and prices. European tourists have long mastered the booking of the car in advance, using popular prices comparison services, our tourists are still still, most, remains to be content with the fact that it remains.
Outputs from this situation only 2: or hope that after Europeans in place at least something will remain at adequate value or to master comparison and prior booking services themselves. About many useful nuances on how to save on car rental in Greece, Grekoblog took off a separate video. Well, the link to the service is right under it.
Climate and weather in Califer
The climate in Califer is similar to other Mediterranean resorts - the summer here is quite long and very warm, winter is soft and traditionally wet. The holiday season in Califer starts in about mid-May and ends in the middle of the autumn.
Temperature in the summer in Caliphea ranges from + 26c in June to + 40s in August, water in the sea warms up to + 24c, there is practically no precipitation. Winter Weather of Califia differs noticeably from summer - often come rain, and the temperature drops to + 12c.
Excursions in Califer
Home and, perhaps, the only sight of Califia - Terms. Tourists who choose the holiday location Califey, go there to stroll through the park, see beautiful rotunda with massive arches and columns and magnificent mosaic floor, inspect the gallery, in which paintings are exhibited, as well as photos with frames from movies taken on Rhodes.
Main Sightseeing of Califia - Terms
Vacationers who are tired of falling on the beach can go on one of the excursions from Califeia - tourist routes cover the entire island, allowing you to see the most interesting sights of Rhodes.
The most popular excursion is a trip to the capital of the island. In Rhodes, there is something to see - the medieval fortress, the street knights, the Palace of the Grand Master, the Knight's Hospital, in which the archaeological museum is located.
Destinations and port, where once I met the ships of the famous Colossus Rhodes. The place of the giant statue that standing here is now occupied by columns with figures of deer, which are the symbol of the island.
The spa season begins in mid-May and lasts until mid-October
For those who are interested in the history of Greece, it is worth going on a tour. This ancient city is proud of its own Acropolis - the second most important after Athens, as well as the old fountains created during the time of the Byzantine Empire. Another famous landmark of Lindos on Rhodes is the bay of St. Paul, where, according to the legend, the apostle came ashore to preach Christianity on the island.
Excursion routes on the western part of Rhodes cover the fortresses of Monolithos and Castello, the ruins of the ancient city of Kamiros, as well as Mount Fileurimos, on the slopes of which the museum complex was spread, surrounded by a magnificent park.
To facilitate the choice of the most interesting route, we have prepared a special rating for the summer season. Alternative path of knowledge of Rhodes - to make an individual excursion to your needs with the help of a guide. About Athena - a Russian-speaking guide on Rhodes, with which Grekoblog is familiar personally.
At the entrance to the port of Mandraki stood the famous Colossus Rhodes - one of the seven wonders of the world
Beach
The beaches of Califeia, undoubtedly, deserve attention - located in cozy bays, surrounded by an amazing forest, in which palm trees are adjacent to pines, they please tourists with magnificent views.
The largest beach of the resort is located in Califa Bay, here you will find all possible beach entertainment - water skiing, bananas, parachutes, catamarans, canoes. During the holiday season, the diving center works in Califer, its services can take advantage of both experienced swimmers and beginner divers.
Anthony Quinna Beach is considered the most beautiful in the resort
Another beach, well-equipped, but much more relaxed and secluded is located nearby - in the Gulf of Ladiko. If you go on a little further, you will see the most beautiful beach of Califia, which is the name of Anthony Quinna - American actor, who participated in the filming of the film "Guns of the Navarona Island", held on Rhodes. It is true, it is not very comfortable for swimming, since the coast here is rocky, but it does not frighten the rest.
On Chalkidiki Kalifey know as the most lively resort town and, moreover with the most beautiful species.
Califa is one of the most famous and visited resorts of Cassandra. Such a fame is fully justified: there are all categories in the city, large supermarkets, a lot of souvenir shops, a clean sandy beach and one of the best taverns on Chalkidiki. And also - magnificent views of the sea, which has become a business card of Califia.
The town of Califa has a name speaking. It translates as a "beautiful view", and this is true: from the observation deck and the winning of the Califia, the amazing beauty of the panorama opens. You can consider the outlines of Sithonia, and in clear weather - Mount Athos. The territory on which the Califa is located has a centuries-old history. It is easy to see this by visiting the ancient ruins next to the beach.
The modern village appeared only at the beginning of the 20th century and was laid by Greek migrants from Asia Minor. Until this time, the area of \u200b\u200bthe village was a primary monks. Today, Califa is a developed resort town in which you can spend a fun holiday, relax on clean beaches, shopping and enjoy Greek cuisine.
Attractions: What to see in Califer and near
The main attraction, which attracts tourists to Calife, is the ruins of the ancient Temple of Ammon Zeus. Archaeologists found that in the bronze age, people used this place to worship the gods. Later, during the Romans, Bani and Amphitheater were built near the temple. The ancient ruins managed to find a random - in the late 1960s, the hotel began to build here and during the work they made an important discovery. Next to the ruins there is a cave, which was discovered a little later. It functioned as the sanctuary of Dionysus. The place was chosen by ancient people because of the sources - the water was taken from them for rites.
There are always many tourists going on the observation deck of Califia. This is a place to meet the sunsets and enjoy the same "beautiful species". Next to the observation platform there is a square and church in honor of St. Nicholas. For half an hour and even faster from Califia, you can walk to an old Afitos. It is known as the most beautiful city of Kassandra with no less picturesque than in Califae. The Atitos has a lot of historical houses and the church, the Ethnographic Museum works.
Beach Califia
The coast of Califia, surrounded by green hills, pleases with clean soft sand and a fairly extended coastline. There are lounge chairs and several bars on the beach, water entertainment is available - this is one of the most organized beaches on Chalkidiki. In the high season, the Califia coast is overflowing, but on its outskirts you can find quiet and light and light corners. And the best part of the coast is its right side, where the most gentle entrance to the sea, there is no waves and the cleanest sand.
The beach of Califia has a disadvantage that will seem essential to some tourists. The path to him lies on a steep road and takes about 7 minutes. You can accommodate the hotel on the coast, but in this case you have to go up to the center of Califia - to taverns and shops.
Entertainment and infrastructure in Califer
Caliphea rightfully received the title of the most part of Cassandra. In the midst of the season there are clubs and bars here, concerts of famous musicians are held - in one word, life beats the key. That is why Califai attracts the youth of Northern Greece and Europe. In August - the midst of parties. But for other categories of tourists, Califa has become a loved direction. Families with children will appreciate the abundance of entertainment for the younger generation, pleasantly please the number of cozy taverns for a relaxing pastime. The nightlife of the resort will not distort guests of Califia: almost all clubs are removed from the center of the village and are beyond.
On the territory of Califia there is everything that the modern resort must have. Here you can rent a car and play bowling, buy a tour of the travel agency and visit the fur salons. The city has large supermarkets, souvenir shops and specialized shops for the sale of Greek honey, cosmetics and olive oil. In addition to Taverns and restaurants in Califer, there are pizzerias, a cafe of Greek fast food and bakeries, in which you can taste all the variety of traditional baking.
How to get
From thessalonik: Take a bus number 45 to stop K.T.E.L. Halkidikis, after which - on a regular bus to Califia.
From the airport of thessalonik: by bus number 79 to the IKEA stop, then transfer to bus number 36 to k.t.e.l. Halkidikis. Buses depart from Califia from the station. The road from the airport to the resort will take at least 2 hours.
| How to get | | TermsCaliphey (English. Kallithea, another name - Kalitia) - such a name is at once wearing two resorts in Greece. One of them is on the Khalkidiki Peninsula, on the "finger" of Cassandra - the best beach peninsula of Mainland Northern Greece. Among the tourists is known as the town, skillfully combining the offer of parties and beach holidays.
Another resort of Califa (or Kalita) is located on the island of Rhodes and is rightfully the title of the most spectacular resort on Rhodes. The extraordinary photogenicity of these places is attracted by European photographers who often look here in order to keep beautiful landscapes of this natural area on the photographs. It is about Califer on Rhodes that this page will tell.
Califai Rhodes Holidays
In the municipality, Califa has about 9 thousand inhabitants. Tourists attracts a huge 6-kilometer sandy beach in Califer, which successfully complemented Italian SPA -Termas, recently renovated and open open to visitors. Califia beaches are an ideal place for family holidays. The village is surrounded by pine forests and orange groves, and hotels and apartments are located in small sandy bays near the beaches in the area.
And also in Calife, the lovers of scuba diving are striving - the cozy sea bay near the village is very interesting for divers thanks to marine inhabitants and small depths.
In Kalita (this small beach resort is also called) European holidaymakers attracts a quiet and peaceful, very relaxed atmosphere, complemented by comfort of hotels and a high level of service on the beaches, in restaurants and taverns. Among the locals of the island of Rhodes Califa is also popular - on Sundays the bays are filled with resting, but there is enough places for the sun.
Where is the Califray on Rhodes
Caliphey spread out 6 km south from the capital of the island, the city of Rhodes, in the southern Aegean region of the island part of Greece.
Geographical coordinates:
- latitude: 36 ° 20 'Northern Latitude
- longitude: 28 ° 10 'East longitude
Califai on the map
Weather Rhodes Califheva
The weather in Califer is formed under the influence of a soft Mediterranean climate that reigns in these parts. In the summer there is quite warm, the temperature is held within +24 + 38 ° C, the hottest month is the August, the sea temperature rises to + 26 ° C, the sea is calm and clean.
In winter, the caliphea is rather wet and rainy, the air temperature is held within +12 +14 ° C.
Beach Califai Rhodes
Califia beaches are small sand corners in small surrounding bays scattered around the surroundings of the village, in almost every bay there is a small local tavern offering a delicious Greek food at low prices, soft drinks and cocktails, as well as beach equipment rental - umbrellas and lounge chairs for a comfortable Tanning and relaxing by the sea.
The largest beach, sunproof all summer, is located directly in the Califa Bay, on the east coast of Rhodes. It includes all sorts of beach entertainment - riding on catamarans, water skiing, flying over the sea on the parachute, riding on the waves on the banana, etc.
Nearby, a few kilometers from Califia, a beautiful huge sandy beach of Faliraki opens, and also south, in the Gulf of Ladiko, the legendary beach of Anthony Quinna hid in a secluded bay. He is named after the American actor who has played a major role in the film "Lion Desert".
Beach Califai Rhodes photo
Thermal sources of Califora on the island of Rhodes are a popular historic attraction, which has now become also a beach resort.
Hotels in Califeia
In Greece and in Rhodes, in particular, tourists rarely book hotels that offer a "All Included" system. The reason is simple - local taverns offer such a bright range of dishes, which is just sinful to eat at the hotel's restaurant.
We included, of course, the best hotels located here, however, do not find the best hotels in Califore, however, we advise you to choose something more traditional, more greek and more homely ...
Best hotels in Caliphea Rhodes
- ALDEMAR PARADISE ROYAL MARE 5 *
- ELYSIUM RESORT SPA.
- Eden Roc Resort Hotel Bungalows
- Rodos Palladium.
- Lomeniz Blue Hotel.
- Princess Flora Hotel.
- La Marquise Luxury Resort Complex
- Rhodes Lykia Boutique.
- Kalithea Sun Sky 3 *
- Virginia Hotel.
- The Kresten Royal Villas Spa
Book a hotel in Califa, Rhodes
Entertainment in Califer
From water entertainment, Califia's beaches offer riding on water bikes, scuba diving with diving instructors, a study of sea surroundings on the coast of Califa Bay - the only diving spot on Rhodes, where underwater immersions are allowed due to the fact that the coastal depths around the island are still not sufficiently investigated by archaeologists and are under the protection of the state.
Boats with divers who want to dive into the sea depths are sent daily at 09:00 from Mandraki Harbor (Mandraki Harbor) to Bay Kalitia - the beautiful picturesque bay of Rhodes. The depth of it reaches 30 m, on the training courses for diving, newcomers are lowered by 4-5 m under the water, during the second - 8-9 m, and the certified divers are allowed to be immersed to a depth of 22 m. Visibility in the Bay of Califore - up to 25 m, water temperature - 22-28 ° C.
Diving in the Califa Bay is an acquaintance with the jambs of local species of fish, meetings with octopus, Caracatians, acne, sometimes with flocks of dolphins. Day diving tour will cost a traveler about 50 euros. Longer underwater dives: 2 days - 275 euros, 4 days - 385 euros.
Diving centers in the vicinity of Califia, Rhodes
1. Waterhoppers Diving School, address: PL. Eleftherias, Rodos 851 00, Greece, tel. +30 2241 038 146.
2. TRIDENT DIVING SCHOOL, address: πλατεία ελευθερίας 47, Skevou Zervou 2, Rodos 851 00, Greece, tel. +30 2241 029 160.
In the very village of Califa Tourists, there are several souvenir shops and supermarkets, but, as a rule, travelers are mostly selling most of the shopping and entertainment in the city of Rhodes, which is just 7 kilometers from this picturesque resort.
From the brightest entertainment, Califai offers to have fun in the water park - it is located in Faliraki (by bus - 20-30 min.). In the same place, in the very center of Faliraki, there is a small moon park. For fun nightlife, too, we must go to the city of Rhodes.
Local buses go to the capital regularly, but the best option is to rent a car and drive around the island when and where it wanted. The price of three-day car rental is within 70 euros.
I will begin with the fact that I live in Greece, in the city of Thessaloniki, for the second year, and I want to share impressions from traveling, everyday life, language, kitchen, local features and beauty.
It was no coincidence that I decided to write about the Kallifea resort village on the Halkidiki Peninsula, in the part of its part, which is called Cassandra and is just 90 kilometers from thessalonik. The name of the Kallithea translated means "good look", and there are several places in Greece with the same name (as, for example, the terrain on the island of Rhodes), but I really like the species on Chalkidiki, they really inspire and charm.
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This village is the most cosmopolitan place of Chalkidikov and the epicenter of the nightlife of the entire Peninsula. The infrastructure is very developed here - you will find everything you need: a lot of shops with a variety of assortment (from souvenirs and traditional food and cosmetics to fur coats), cafes, bars, eateries, hotels and apartments of various price categories, nightclubs and dance floors. And here are very clean beaches with white sand.
A bit of history and archeology: in the vicinity of the village there was an antique temple Ammon Zeus (in honor of him the Ammon Zeus Hotel 4 *), dated the beginning of the 4th century BC and additional buildings of the amphitheater and the altar of the Roman Empire period, which were found during construction Hotel in 1969. On the territory of all Greece, archaeological monuments are very often found, building a metro in more cities, for example, as they are literally everywhere. It can be surprising and paradoxically for a foreigner - how archaeological attractions quietly fit and coexist with modern and simply coexist with Greek daily. Also in Kallithea there is an ancient Cave of Dionysus, where even in more distant antiquity, rites of worship, and later Roman baths (1-2 BB of N.EE) were held, which were something like spa salons with therapeutic procedures. Access to all archaeological attractions are free, there are plans and plans everywhere in Greek and English. Callifa is also a former patrol of monks from the monastery of St. Panteleimon (patron of these places), which was rebuilt in 1925. Everyone On July 27, there is a holiday dedicated to the Holy. Just 4 km is the town of Atitos with an ethnographic museum, in which you can familiarize yourself with interesting exhibits and stories of this area.
And now time to eat.Taverns, cafes and restaurants here usually work from 11.00 to 12.00 hours until late evening. Most tourists have breakfast in hotels, early in the morning you can also drink coffee and eat in small snacks and bakers, where you cook very tasty pies (petes) with different fillings (spinach, feta cheese, sweet cream), in which case can be spent on coffee and cake Only a few euros (3-5).
From Taverns, I would like to especially celebrate the tavern "Diaz" (so in the newly called Zeus)) for the sophisticated dishes of seafood and meat, the design of the interior and exterior (the cozy area is surrounded by a garden and a wonderful view of the Torontaic Bay, there is a playground). A feature of this tavern, which is not inferior to the status of a restaurant, but with more democratic prices (you can dine or dine from 20 euros per person) there is a special atmosphere, this is the family business of the spouses of Antonis and Falia and their five children, which they founded back in 1991 , and since then carefully care about every guest. There is its own production of household products, such as wine, Cipuro (something like a grape moonshine), honey, cheese and olives. While wrote, I really wanted to return there.
Another time you can look at the "Taverna Elena" in the very center of the village where branded recipes are prepared in a special way, homely, in a saucepan (this is original, since, mostly in taverns a lot of fried or baked food) can also be ordered Dish with a variety of meat or marine products to try them in diversity. Pleasant atmosphere, summer playground, seized grapes and delicious local varieties of wines (prices from 10-20 euros per person, depending on the number of orders and guests).
Youth "Cocktails Cafe Bar Lava", also in the center, will delight excellent service, drinks and cocktails. For example, a cup of Greek coffee "Ellinico" can be enjoyed for 3 euros per person.
And very close to the beach there is a coasta tavern, where there are also many advantages: large parking, a variety of seaside and meat dishes, and ordering any drink, you can freely use a chaise lounge on the beach.
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Now I propose to explore local beaches. Callifa Beach is located in the bay opposite the second finger or the feet of Chalkidiki - Sithonia, which is why there is no strong waves here and you can admire the view of the Holy Mountain of Athos. Beaches are very clean, sandy, no big stones, parents with young children will like it.
In the territories of the village, where the hotels are mostly accommodated, the depricted beaches are awarded the Blue Flag awards (this means that it is very clean, safe and beautiful here), for example, Kriopigi Beach surrounded by pines, palm trees and eucalyptus, which literally grow on the beach. His T. yerritia is also free from sea traffic.
On the beaches there are booths for dressing up, sports grounds, showers.
In addition to swimming (by the way, in July, there is an international marathon on swimming through the Bay of Toroneos), you can enjoy any sea sports with professional coaches, there is a separate diving school ("Triton"), as well as entertainment such as Bowling and Karting.
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A little about hotels. In this region, their really rich choice. From the simplest 2-3 * and apartments to Luxury hotels, especially I like "Aegean Melathron", in which I once witnessed a fabulously beautiful wedding ceremony. Near the Callialia, the Popular G-Hotels Hotel is located in which Athos Palace Hotel 4 * is highlighted by its high service and location (located on the cape among gardens and greenery) and what is suitable for any category of tourists. And for holidaymakers with children this season, a children's club "Grekoleto" from Muzenidis Travel appeared. Qualified educators and coaches, animators (Russian and English), a variety of sports and creative classes, games and master classes for children 2 of age groups: 4-8 years and 8-12 years old, and even evening entertainment show programs and mini disco.
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It is already a sunset, time for the study of nightlife for adults, about which everything is so much heard. Let's start with the largest and famous nightclub "Ahoy", it has existed for 20 years, and accommodates more than 3,000 people, it works from late April to late September (every day). There are always novelties of dance music from all over the world, and new items of the Greek repertoire; Thematic parties are held in different styles, with invited star DJs.
