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Municipality of Afantoy

Municipality of Afantoy it is constituted from Afantoy and Archipoli.
In the borders of Afantoy we can find Municipality of Kallithea on the north and on the south municipality of
archaggelos.On the west side is municpality of Kameiros and on the east side is sea. Municipality of Afantoy has
46 sq.km. The beaches are sandy and some have pebbles.

Municipality of Afantoy years ago used to be in majority rural but the late years that tourism was developed
municipality of Afantoy most widespread occupation is tourism. Afantoy main advantage was the clos distance to
Rhodes town. It is a fact that's such an advantage was a great support to the development of Afantoy
economically and in tourism business. The main part that belongs to Afantou and it is well organized in the
section of tourism is Colymbia. Colymbia belonged to the municipality of Archaggelos although after the
Kapodistrias project Colymbia were adherent to Afantoy. Archipoli which is the other village of the municipality
remained rural as it was always.

As the rest of the island Afantoy's population at 70% have as main occupation tourism the rest 30 % have as
main occupation farming. Archipoli is the main place that inhabitants have as main occupation farming. Afantou
has 3 beaches and a lot of undeveloped land with great prospects.

Public Transportation

Transportation between Afantou and the rest of the Island is being done with K.T.E.L. Timetable can be found in
the Public transportation section. There also taxi ranks around the municipality, Afantoy town and Colymbia
resort.

Schools
Municipality of Afantoy has 6 schools, 3 elementary schools 2 Highschools and 1 Lycium. It also has the School
of touristic professions which is situated next to the golf Course of Afantoy.

Exhibitions and celebrations

Saint Loykas in November

Sights

7 springs

Faboulous place. 7 natural springs a beautiful sight to spend a few hours under the

Agios Nektarios Church

Beaches

Afantoy beach
Traounou beach

Colymbia beach

Villages of Afantoy

Afantou is contituted of Afantoy town and Archipoli Village.

In Archipoli the main sight is the Church of Saint Nektarios. Outside the church there is a spring with clear water.
There are also people selling honey somthing like tradition. The stone built church of Saint Demetrios is also a
good sight it has a beautiful campanile aged 200 years old.

Archipoli like most of the old villages of Rhodes is very picturesque and very peacefull. The traditional houses
chuches and alleys give to Archipoli a different sensation.

Archipoli has really good restaurants famous for their quality so don't miss the chance to go there for a ride and
have a dinner!