Guide to Kalathos

You've filled your MP3 player with holiday tracks. Grabbed the latest Jackie Collins. Popped on your shades. Now all you need is a quiet spot on a beach. Preferably to yourself. Preferably with plenty of sunshine. Well, in Kalathos you'll get just that.

Part traditional village, part small resort, Kalathos is just the ticket for a relaxed break, away from the usual hustle and bustle. It's just a 10 minute stroll from Paralia Kalathou, a sand and pebble beach dotted with beach brollies that stretches into the distance for four kilometres. Even on the Greek National Holiday – 15th August – when the locals pack out many of the other beaches, you'll still find a spot to yourself here. And what with Rhodes' 300 sunny days a year, it's a great place to start or top up your suntan. Clientele-wise, Kalathos tends to attract adults and couples. The sea is warm and clean but drops away sharply a few feet from the water's edge and so you don't really find many young families here.

As to the location, Kalathos is tucked halfway down the east coast road, bringing many of the island's famous historic sights within easy reach. Regular buses run from Kalathos go to Lindos, just 10 minutes away. Here you can visit the ancient Temple of Athena and the old fortifications built by the Knights of St John. Rhodes Town is about an hour's bus ride and is well worth the effort. Its well preserved Medieval citadel is an absolute 'must see'. Sights aside, when it comes to nights out, Kalathos is fairly chilled. In keeping with the low-key feel of the place, eating out and entertainment revolve around the tavernas along the beach and the bars, cafes and restaurants in the village. Usually owned by a larger-than-life Greek, they offer warm hospitality along with great meze dishes. Nearby Lindos, however, offers more in the way of a pumped up night out.

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