We awoke to the sound of waves crashing onto the beach below our apartment as two large cruise ships passed between us and the distant Turkish coastline.
Deciding to explore further, we caught a local bus to the town of Faliraki. We had been warned beforehand that there was not a great deal to see there, and unfortunately those warnings proved accurate. We arrived on the 10:30 bus, stopped for a coffee, and after a brief wander around this heavily tourist-focused town, we were back on the 11:30 bus heading out again.
Returning to Rhodes Town, we were surprised by how busy it had become. The reason soon became clear — several cruise ships had arrived in port, filling the streets with visitors.
After enjoying a cooling drink, we decided to take another local bus, this time along the east coast of the island. Passing many large hotels along the way, we eventually arrived in the small coastal village of Kremasti.
We wandered over to visit the local Greek Orthodox church, an impressive building set within beautifully maintained grounds.
Feeling peckish afterwards, we stopped at the Kalagris restaurant, with its lovely quaint courtyard setting. The food was excellent and the staff were warm, friendly, and very engaging.
Back in Rhodes Town we decided to take a stroll to the northern tip of the island. We then sat on Elli beach to watch a glorious sunset.
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