Pefkos Holidays

Pefkos sits – small but perfectly-formed – on Rhodes' eastern coast. Named for the stately row of pine trees behind its sandy beach, this former fishing village has an old-fashioned Greek warmth. It's set on a sleepy bay with turquoise waters, where two main streets clink and clamour with sounds of popular bars and tavernas.

The pride and joy of this little resort is its award-winning beach. Lined with soft, golden sand, it has a crop of rocky coves at the far end perfect for snorkelling in the clear sea. Windsurfing and kite-surfing options can be found farther up the beach.

For a memorable nautical outing, take a glass-bottomed boat across the Aegean Sea to Lindos. Boats leave Pefkos from a jetty at the end of aptly named Boat Trip Road. Once in Lindos, trek –‌ or brave a donkey ride –‌ to reach the hilltop Acropolis for lovely views of the coastline.

Pefkos' central location makes it an ideal base for exploring the island. The historic capital's just an hour's drive to the north and worth the visit. With ancient monuments, a trove of artisan shops and quaint tavernas in the Medieval old town, it's a solid daytrip.