Feraklos Castle, Medieval fortress in Charaki, Greece.

Feraklos is a fortress standing on a rocky hill on the eastern coast of Rhodes, with walls extending across approximately 680 meters in an irregular polygonal layout. The castle overlooks the bays of Haraki and Agathi from its elevated position and retains the outline of its original medieval fortifications.

The Knights Hospitaller captured the fortress in 1306, making it their first stronghold on Rhodes before establishing their main base elsewhere on the island. This early occupation marked the beginning of their rule and their strategic control over the eastern coast.

The castle's name appears in three forms: Feraklos, Feraklou and Faraklenon. A 1474 decree made it the refuge for the villagers of Malona, Salia, Katagros, Zinodotou and Kaminari in times of danger. At the foot of the hill the Hospitallers built a sugar mill.

Reaching the castle requires walking up steep paths starting from either Haraki or Agathi beach. The ascent is physically demanding, so wearing sturdy shoes and allowing plenty of time to explore the ruins is important.

A 1474 decree named Feraklos as the refuge for the inhabitants of Malona, Salia, Katagros, Zinodotou and Kaminari in times of danger. The Hospitallers also built a sugar mill at the foot of the castle hill.