Kiotari () is a coastal village situated on the southeastern coast of the island of

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, in the

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History

Historically, Kiotari was a fishing village with its economy centered on traditional coastal activities. In recent decades, the village has undergone significant transformation driven by the growth of

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, leading to the development of

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, and other tourist-oriented infrastructure. In 2023, the village was severely affected by

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, causing widespread damage to the natural landscape and infrastructure, necessitating the evacuation of residents and tourists.

Population

The population of Kiotari has been recorded in the national

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es of Greece, indicating a steady increase in its permanent population over the years.

Transport

Kiotari is connected to the rest of Rhodes by a public bus service, operated by KTEL Rodou A.E. This service provides regular routes to major destinations on the island, including the city of Rhodes and

Lindos Lindos (; ) is an archaeological site, a fishing 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. ...

References

{{Reflist Populated places in Rhodes