Gennadi


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:
YearPermanent population
1991482
2001594
2011671
20211,224

History

Gennadi served as the administrative centre 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.