Haraki, Rhodes

I went to Haraki around four years ago now in July 02 and I can still remember the details of the place like it was yesterday. A week before my partner and I went to Rhodes we hadn't decided where we wanted to go and went down to our local travel agents to try and find something suitable. I like a party as much as the next person but what I don't like is people running round flashing various body parts and being sick in the street and having heard of Falaraki (also in Rhodes) I was slightly put off when the travel agent mentioned Rhodes as a destination. After some gentle persuasion and ... more

The Choice... This was my first holiday away with my mum (we now go away each year for a week) and one of her closest friends, and after browsing through countless brochures we finally chose the little resort of Haraki in Rhodes for the first week in June, staying at the Stella Studios sharing a two bedroomed apartment. We booked through Kosmar as a package at £199 each. The journey.... We depart from East Midlands airport early evening, and board our 4 hour flight to Rhodes with 'Aegean Airlines'. Mum is in for a shock, when the unusually dressed steward (jeans and a t-shirt) asks what she ... more

Travelled June/July 2004. Best holiday in years. Beautiful setting with a bay and a ruined castle, wonderful freindly locals, enough choice of tavernas and bars without being too busy. Probably a near 50-50 mix of Greek holidaymakers and Brits (with a smattering of other nationalities). The accomodation is mostly studios of varying quality we were booked into a bit of a dump but moved on to a super air-conditioned place with a fantastic view to wake up to every day. I would say it's more of a 40's/50's place or for families looking to chill with not much to keep the 18-30 lot busy. Our ... more

We travelled to Haraki in June 2004 on a cheap last minute deal, a bit apprehensive as I wasn't able to find much on the internet with it being such a small resort. Having been to various Greek islands I would say this is the prettiest resort I have been to, it's really just one main street along the crescent shaped pebbly beach, lined with tavernas, a couple of bars and a few supermarkets. As a couple in our late 20s we found this was the perfect resort for a relaxing holiday. I wouldn't recommend it for young groups but it would be fine for families. There wasn't a huge amount to do other ... more

I went to Haraki for the first time last year(2005). Found it so wonderful I'm going back in 6 days time(26th Aug 2007) So laid back it's like being in a different world. No discos but bars open as long as I need them. Plenty sunshine, nothing to do and all day to do it in. Rhodes town and Lindos within easy reach by bus or taxi, Local folk are wonderful and nothing seems too much trouble for them. I could easily live at this place. Restaurants and bars are clean, well run and polite owners and staff. What more could a man ask for.? Most bars and restaurants are on the front but a few yards ... more