Koskinou

Koskinou (Greek: Κοσκινού) is a village on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is located 5 miles from Rhodes town and 6 miles from the island resort of Faliraki and the Music School of Rhodes (Greece).

Hellenistic sculpture found at Koskinou

Koskinou is famous for its unique traditional houses decorated with bright, vibrant colours. There is a major festival on July 17 when the village celebrates the name day of St. Marina with customary music and dancing. The village is part of the Kallitea-Rhodes Municipality. The local football team called Diyenis Koskinou reside in the fourth division of the Greek league.

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