Festivals & Cultural Events

In Salakos village the local housewives cook the traditional “yapraki” (vine leaves stuffed with rice, meat, and spices including cumin) for this big fiesta with traditional dances from local culture clubs and a traditional orchestra.

In Afantou village a festival takes place dedicated to the produce of apricots, with marmalades and sweets made from this delicious fruit.

The festival depicts everyday life in Rhodes during the medieval era. All those involved in the festival dress in traditional medieval clothes and serve delicacies based on medieval recipes. Actors dressed as knights enact a parade.