Astronomy Cafe

  I love to learn and see new things. This evening was very interesting. Had fun time in the cafe with a friend and also got to learn and experience night... read more sky through a telescope! The owner was very knowledgeable. Definitely worth the visit!

  I love astronomy and cocktails so this was such a fun night out.
I use a wheelchair but can go up some stairs so could see out of the... read more telescope and staff brought me a chair.
Such a friendly place, fantastic cocktails and really chilled out evening. Observatory was fascinating. We went back for a second time.
Would suggest a taxi as it's a steep hill and not lit up.
We highly recommend!

  Worth the walk up there but got a cab back as was dark when we left,Food is good but snacks more than meals ,Pay the four euros for the telescope... read more experince you wont be dissapointed knowagable but clearly explained

  Wow !

Just wow !! I would recommend that experience to anyone !! I don’t know anything about stars or solar system but it was so nice to... read more see a Saturn !! That kind of things you see on a internet, but it’s better to see in real !! The cocktails were nice as well, we’ve asked to change something and it was no problem to the bartender ! I would highly recommend that to anyone !

  It was interesting, the staff was friendly, and the overall experience was something new and exciting.

  Yesterday evening we visited the Astronomy Cafe on the hills about Faliraki.

The visit exceeded all our expectations. As recommended we arrived around 6.30 pm to wander around the... read more tasteful and informative exhibits inside and outside the cafe and enjoyed the beautiful sunset sipping the cafe’s signature cocktails expertly prepared by our host, the owner of, and inspiration behind, this star attraction.

We also enjoyed the club sandwiches, just one of numerous choices on the cafe’s menu.

Following sunset the sky was pitch black with no air pollution. At 8.15 we were ushered into one of the observatory’s two domes and had a 45 minutes guided tour of Neptune, Saturn and a nearby nebula with the observatory’s resident astronomer, Christina.

This is without question a high spot of our Rhodes vacation and I have no hesitation in awarding this venue and its wonderful staff five stars.

Please don’t miss it.

  Fantastic location, friendly staff and an awesome mix of chill out music whilst watching the stars.

The night demonstration at the observatory was excellent.

The kids, especially... read more our boy love all things space so to see the lasers finding their targets and the observatory rotating into position was just class.

Earliest bookings for demonstrations are at 9 so just be prepared if you’re coming with little kids. Well worth the wait though!

  An interesting and educational attraction to while away a couple of hours during a warm sunset overlooking the ocean. We arrived at about 7pm with a very friendly welcome and... read more two very comfortable chairs overlooking the astronomy garden. The garden has a number of displays including a huge sundial, planet information and interesting background details.

Whilst sat overlooking a great view we enjoyed designer cocktails which are well priced and you have the opportunity to eat while there.

At 8pm we enjoyed a visit to the telescope with a chance to see Jupiter, Saturn and some far-flung nebula the name of which I can’t remember with a very knowledgeable guide who obviously is well into astronomy. It is worth this rour to see the laser on the telescope which is stunning. There a is small and very reasonable charge for this tour and well worth it.

An enjoyable way to pass away a couple of evening hours and well recommended.

  What an experience!

Solo Trip.

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1, I didn’t book online - big mistake, my bad! Rented a car to get there from near Lindos. Arrived at 6pm so didn’t fancy a drive back & the place is beautiful to sit back, have a drink & snacks, read a book so that’s what I did until they could fit me in for 9pm (Thank you 🙂 )

2, The owners are very friendly and accommodating. Extremely knowledgeable and when someone does something like this as a passion, it only makes the experience more enjoyable for visitors who get to share that.

3, My session started at 9pm, take something to wear if you go up when it’s hot as it gets cold up there, even on a warm evening. They kindly offered me a blanket.

4, The sessions are 30 mins in duration and I went in with a group of others, taking turns to see Jupiter (it’s moons) , Saturn & the big beautiful moon. I’ve seen these before through a telescope but this was on a different level. So clear great equipment!

They have accommodation! They have parking.

I took a wrong turn & ended up at the Profitis Lilias Church. I also made a video saying my fair wells to loved ones to find, I was sure I wasn’t going to make it back down safely. Not familiar with driving down cliffs! Maybe a bit dramatic, but just a heads up literally.

I am so glad I visited, it’s stunning & interesting and something very unique. Even if your not into the cosmos.

I also think it’s reasonably priced. Loads of cool stuff to see & read about. So glad I got to experience this.

  29/9/21

We three middle aged guys had seen enough of the sights of evening nighttime Faliraki and had noticed that we lived close to the number one attraction that... read more us thus place.

I wanted to visit at 8pm after a day at the local Mantomata bay so phoned up to book our slot. On our returning quite late I phoned again to change the slot to 8:30. By the time we actually returned and had a quick snack we definitely were cutting it close given we had to walk the 700m, mostly up a steep hill, to get there. I walked fast ahead to get to buy the tickets at the desk at 8:15. Just about made it! My friends trailed behind but arrived in time to catch their breathe and have five minutes.

The only signposting to the cafe was at the high junction with the road from the Mandomata Beach, it would be good to have one at a junction lower down. Not everyone have smart phones.

I was warmly welcomed by the boss and Christina at the entrance. Simone (?) behind the bar who was taking the bookings was relaxed and happy to wait for my friends to arrive as I phoned to confirm they were making it up the hill. I decided not to buy any cocktails till after, another guest did though as he had been recently and recommended them to me.

The garden at night looked amazing with interpretation Displays and sundials everywhere amongst the aromatic herbs. At 8:30 the bell rang and we were summoned to the observatory along with about six other people all wearing masks.

Christine closed the door, gave us instructions not to touch the walls or the lenses and the show began. Suddenly it went dark red light and the walls moved... very odd and disorienting! The three telescope array moved around and lined up with the hatch, Christina pressed some buttons on a remote and a strong blue laser shot into the heavens...... a computer screen behind showed images from the Hubble telescope and others combined and enhanced of the area we were viewing. Christina started her presentation, a bit of time was required to adjust to her accent and she had a lot to say. Each of us took turns to view down the eyepiece at each view after rotating the telescope. I expected big close ups but saw small images of Saturn with its rings and Jupiter with its moons, all good though. Do not expect colourful images, especially nebullae as the stock images you see in media are computer generated enhancements. Mars though would be red, although it was below the horizon on our visit.

Christina took questions happily, as people took turns to view, and answered them all competently as she is a serious astronomer and is up with the latest findings and research. A video display outside in the garden showed the Perseverance Rover on Mars (we actually know the 'driver' and I have put them in touch with each other!).

Stergos is a great believer in spreading the astronomical world to the public and even hosts school classes in the winter, organising three hour long sessions with follow up work. He wants to inspire the next generation of star gazers.

There was no detailed horoscopy as this was science and not fiction experience (sorry I'm a scientist!).

After the talk we looked around the fabulous garden and had two rounds of his famous cocktails, the best we have had in Rhodes at good prices too! The two specials and planetary ones were unique and very well presented. They get through a lot of cinnamon sticks! We left at 10:38 to selfie pose by Apollo 11 astronauts and wend our way back down, appreciating the night view over Faliraki as we descended! A great and special evening out!