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!

  It’s quite a hike up the hill but the ambiance of the cocktail cafe is very pleasant when you get there. It’s even quite romantic.
Service could have been quicker,... read more as I had to wolf down my cocktail in 8 minutes to make the slot in the observatory. I enjoyed learning a little about Jupiter, Saturn and some distant nebula, as it was my first visit to an observatory. I would recommend it as something to do in Falaraki .

  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.

  Informative and good value presentation up in the observatory. Cocktails were lovely, we went for the specials and would recommend!

  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!

  The observatory is located at the edge of Faliraki, with some spectacular views over the famous Anthony Quinn bay and the sea. The cafe has a relaxing atmosphere, most of... read more the cocktails and cakes have astronomical-related name. The snacks we had were simpe but otherwise ok. The waiter was very kind.

I do have, however, mixed feelings about the visit to the observatory. We entered the dome in a group of 10 people, which was comfortable. Our assistant, a young lady, pointed the telescope to the Moon first, and this is where my problem appeared.

She adjusted image sharpness to her eyes, but didn't allow me to use the telescope's focuser to adjust focus to MY eyes as image was blury (out of focus). She claimed that if focus is good for her eyes, it must be good for my eyes, too. No, it is perfectly normal to have different eye sharpness, especially as both of us wear eyeglasses. After a short argument, she called the owner, who kindly allowed me to use the focuser and get as sharp image as current weather conditions (seeing) allowed.

We spent approx 35-40 minutes in the dome and had a glimpse of Moon, Jupiter and Saturn with one magnification (67x) only. I felt the need for larger magnifications especially on the Moon.

Entrance to the observatory cost 5 eur per person which is otherwise reasonable.

  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.

  This is a lovely and magical location in the very top of the hill overlooking the sea. The views are magical and the drive up to the place is very... read more special. He staff are all nice and friendly and we had a lovely cappuccino.

Unfortunately it was last day of the season and it was cloudy so the observatory was closed. We walked around the garden and read all the information on the solar system and stars.

I will come back next time. I reccomend this place!

  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.

  Informative and good value presentation up in the observatory. Cocktails were lovely, we went for the specials and would recommend!