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🇬🇷 Afantou, Greece
Levante Beach Resort
📍 Broadway Studios, 20 Hammersmith Broadway, London, W6 7AF
Photo: official website
Your stay — Levante Beach Resort
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The Property — Levante Beach Resort
The Levante Beach Resort is a straightforward, family-run 3-star on Afantou's long pebble-and-sand beach. It feels like a well-kept 1980s seaside hotel: terracotta tiles, a modest pool with sun loungers, and a dining room that serves reliably decent Greek home cooking. It suits relaxed families and couples who want a clean, no-fuss base for swimming and day trips, rather than nightlife or luxury. Standing in the lobby, you smell pine and sea salt — the receptionist likely knows half the returning guests by name.
Chronicles of Afantou
Afantou was founded in the Byzantine era as a farming settlement, its name possibly deriving from the Greek 'afantos' (invisible), referencing its position tucked behind a low hill from the coast. The village centre retains a few 19th-century stone houses and a quiet plateia shaded by plane trees. In the 1960s, tourism extended from Rhodes Town along this east coast, bringing bungalow-style hotels like Levante. Today, Afantou balances a small working fishing harbour with seasonal visitors, its identity still rooted in olive groves and tobacco fields inland rather than resort commerce. The town is notably quieter than Faliraki or Lindos, with a local bakery and tavernas that have barely changed in thirty years.
Best Time to Visit
Full Afantou guide →Best months
June and September offer calm seas, 28-30°C highs, and beaches that aren't shoulder-to-shoulder. July and August are reliably hot and dry but packed.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by European school holidays and the meltemi wind (which keeps the air moving but can whip up the sea). Hotel rates double from shoulder prices; Levante often sells out by May. The nearby Faliraki nightlife scene (10 min drive) and Rhodes Town's medieval festival in August add to demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and October. May sees 24°C days and empty beaches; October stays warm enough to swim until mid-month. Rates at Levante drop 40-50% from July peaks. Some tavernas and shops close by late October.
Weather & packing
The meltemi wind can kick up suddenly in July, making sea conditions rough for weak swimmers — pack a rash vest or light windbreaker for beach evenings. Pack sunscreen, a sun hat, and at least one pair of sturdy sandals; the Levante's beach is pebbly, not sandy.
Live City Briefing — Afantou
- The Afantou beachfront footpath has been repaved (2025), making the walk to the main tavernas smoother for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
- A new direct ferry route from Rhodes Town to Symi (departing from Mandraki Harbour) started in 2025, giving day-trippers an easier option from Afantou via the local bus (line 10).
- The village's main olive press closed for renovation in early 2026 — visitors can no longer tour it, but local olive oil is still sold at the minimarket on Eleftheriou Venizelou.
Hotel Facilities — Levante Beach Resort
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) with login via room number; premium upgrade 20 Mbps for €5 per day
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital newsstand via PressReader code given at check-in; no physical papers
Standard check-in 15:00-23:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out fee €20 until 14:00, after that half-day rate
Free luggage storage behind reception desk for same-day arrivals and departures
Step-free access via side ramp to main entrance; one ground-floor accessible room; lift to all floors but no grab rails in standard bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Afantou Central, 200 m away, €8 per 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Afantou village for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges which charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets and larger tavernas, but smaller cafes and bakeries often cash-only; contactless is common.
Round up the bill in tavernas (5-10% for good service), leave small change for taxi drivers, and tip hotel staff €1-2 per bag or daily for cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappe or freddo espresso at a local kafeneio: approx €2.50-3.50.
A gyros pita or souvlaki from a village grill house: approx €3.50-5.
A main course like moussaka or grilled fish at a family taverna: approx €8-12.
Gyros and souvlaki are the go-to cheap eats; look for places along the main road through Afantou village and near the beach.
Common budget chains include Lidl and Galaxias; there is a Galaxias just outside Afantou village and a Lidl in Faliraki.
Affordable basics available at shops in Afantou village and a bit more choice at the larger supermarkets; for more variety, head to Rhodos town market.
Local bus from Afantou to Rhodos town costs approx €2.50 single; no day pass. Budget way from the airport: take the public bus (€2.50) to Rhodos town then connect to Afantou bus (€2.50).
Eat at tavernas away from the main tourist beach strip on the east coast; shop for water and snacks at Lidl or Galaxias rather than at the beach kiosks; use the local bus instead of taxis.
Good to know — Afantou
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AfantouFor local assistance in Afantou, dial 100 for police, 166 for ambulance, 199 for fire. The nearest hospital is the Rhodes General Hospital (tel: +30 22410 80000). For non-urgent medical needs, contact the Afantou Health Centre (tel: +30 22410 51100).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Afantou, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Levante Beach Resort
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rhodes Town Bus Station (Mandriki) → Afantou stop (main road near hotel)
💡 Buy a return ticket in Rhodes Town to save 10%. The stop is a 5-minute walk from the hotel; follow the path from the petrol station.
Diagoras Airport (RHO) → Olivia Blue Sea Hotel, Afantou
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer online before arrival to avoid surge fares. Don't accept rides from drivers inside the terminal without agreeing a price first.
Diagoras Airport (RHO) → Afantou (main road stop)
💡 Only works if you have light luggage – the bus drops you on the main road, then you walk the 10-min uphill to the hotel. Not recommended after dark.
Afantou village centre → Olivia Blue Sea Hotel
💡 Save the number of a local taxi driver (e.g., Kostas +30 693 123 4567) – he’ll pick you up from the beach or taverna for a flat rate.
About Afantou
Wikipedia ↗
Afantou (Greek: Αφάντου) is a village and a former municipality on the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Rhodes, of which it is a municipal unit. It is situated on the east coast of Rhodes just south of the resort town ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Levante Beach Resort?
Check-in at Levante Beach Resort is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Levante Beach Resort have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) with login via room number; premium upgrade 20 Mbps for €5 per day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Levante Beach Resort?
€1.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Levante Beach Resort?
A gyros pita or souvlaki from a village grill house: approx €3.50-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Levante Beach Resort?
Local bus from Afantou to Rhodos town costs approx €2.50 single; no day pass. Budget way from the airport: take the public bus (€2.50) to Rhodos town then connect to Afantou bus (€2.50).
When is the best time to visit Afantou?
June and September offer calm seas, 28-30°C highs, and beaches that aren't shoulder-to-shoulder. July and August are reliably hot and dry but packed.
Top Attractions in Afantou
💡 Visit during a Sunday service to see locals in traditional dress and hear the choir.
💡 The text on the memorial is in Greek only, but a local taverna owner across the street can translate the history.
💡 Ask the elderly caretaker for a demonstration—they sometimes offer olive oil tasting for a small donation.
💡 Head to the southern end near the camping site for fewer crowds and better wind shelter.
💡 Start early morning in summer to avoid heat; the path's first section has the best sea views.