Kiotari

Kiotari (Greek: Κιοτάρι) is a coastal village situated on the southeastern coast of the island of Rhodes, in the Dodecanese, Greece.

Kiotari Κιοτάρι
Community
Church of the Transfiguration of the Saviour (Μεταμόρφωση Σωτήρος)
Kiotari
Coordinates: 36°2′46″N 27°57′16″E
Country	Greece
Administrative region	South Aegean
Regional unit	Rhodes
Municipality	Rhodes
Municipal unit	Asklipieio
Population  (2021)[1]
• Community	281
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	851 09

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 tourism, leading to the development of hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and other tourist-oriented infrastructure.

In 2023, the village was severely affected by wildfires, causing widespread damage to the natural landscape and infrastructure, necessitating the evacuation of residents and tourists.^[2][3]

Population

The population of Kiotari has been recorded in the national censuses of Greece, indicating a steady increase in its permanent population over the years.

Year	Permanent population	De facto population
1991	32[4]	106[4]
2001	115[4]	122[4]
2011	163[5][4]	2,876[4]
2021	281[1]	N/A

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.^[6][7]