Pefkos holidays

Not heard of Pefkos? You will be glad to know that not many others have either, making this a peaceful haven away from the masses.

Pefkos is a small resort on the east coast of the island of Rhodes. Just up the road, you will find the donkeys, mosaic-laid floors and twinkling night vistas of Lindos that grace thousands of postcards. However, you will also find the swarms of visitors who tackle the steep slopes of Lindos to get a better view of the acropolis and the beautiful bays that punctuate the coastline around the village.

In Pefkos, life moves at a much slower pace. Also known as Pefki, this compact resort has everything you need for a splendid break under the powerful heat of the Greek sun. There's an abundance of golden sand next to the clear and clean waters of the Aegean Sea, and just enough bars and restaurants to try a new place to dine and drink every evening, even if you stay for a fortnight. Pefkos holidays are ideal for relaxing by day, either at your hotel pool or by the sea, and spending the evening chatting and laughing over a superb dinner - with after-dinner drinks entirely optional in this laid-back resort.

Holidaymakers come to Pefkos between May and October. Average daytime temperatures of 20C and above are the norm during these months, with July and August seeing annual peaks in temperatures; you can expect daytime averages of about 30C at the height of summer. July and August are the busiest months in Pefkos, so book well in advance if you want to secure your dream hotel at a low price for a summer break.

A holiday in Pefkos offers the perfect chance to relax, but the following ideas might help to tempt you off the sun lounger

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