Gennadi () is a village on the southeastern coast of the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese within the South Aegean region of Greece. It was the seat of the former municipal unit of South Rhodes until the 2011 Kallikratis reform. As of the 2021 census, it had a permanent population of 1,224.
The village lies about 64 km from the city of Rhodes, 27 km from Lindos, and roughly 65 km from Rhodes International Airport.
Population The population trend over recent censuses is shown below:
Year Permanent population 1991 482 2001 594 2011 671 2021 1,224
History Gennadi served as the administrative centre (seat) of the former municipality of South Rhodes until its absorption into the larger municipality of Rhodes under the 2011 Kallikratis reform.
Transport Gennadi is linked to Rhodes and other settlements by intercity buses operated by KTEL Rodou.
Economy and tourism The local economy combines traditional agriculture, such as olive cultivation, with a modest but growing tourism sector along its coastal area. Its long beach has developed small hotels, guesthouses, and tavernas catering to visitors.
See also Kiotari South Rhodes
References
External links South Rhodes website