Visiting Lindos is like walking into a painting. Brilliant white houses climb the hill from the bay to the clifftop ruins of the acropolis, affording - literally - breathtaking views. The prettiest village on Rhodes island, it is the focus of millions of photographs. Previously inhabited by Romans, Byzantines, Turks and Italians, a delicious melange of influences, indicated by the acropolis, the medieval walls, the tiny, cobbled streets and the architecture can be admired. A Greek national treasure, the only methods of transportation are motorbikes and donkeys. As Lindos resort is completely surrounded by hills, July and August tend to be notably hotter than elsewhere on the island. Just three kilometres away from Lindos, Pefkos should hardly be considered remote - yet it seems a world away from the bustle of its bigger neighbour. Here, the picturesque location contributes to an air of relaxation among new friends. Lindos has many bars, restaurants and tavernas, some of which rest on each other's rooftops.

Discos and chic clubs line the narrow streets. You can also try your hand at a spot of late-evening shopping. Down at sea level, a sheltered sand-and-shingle beach slopes into the sea, its excellent watersports make it very popular and crowded in high season. There's a quieter beach at St Paul's Bay 1km away - this bay is almost completely encircled by rocks, forming a large natural pool. Vlicha Bay is situated just outside Lindos and is the perfect spot for peace and relaxation. Its sand and shingle beach lines the horseshoe bay and there are a couple of shops, bars and restaurants. There are a wide variety of restaurants to suit all tastes, ranging from traditional cuisine to good-quality Italian, Mexican and Chinese. There are even several fast-food options open until the early hours of the morning.
While visiting Lindos, a taste of one of the freshly made crepes is a must and you can follow this local speciality with a refreshing iced coffee. Finding places to shop in Lindos is easy, its cobbled streets are full of craft and souvenir shops and it also has a large selection of supermarkets available. Common items you can purchase include jewellery, leather sandals and traditional-style ceramics. Why not give scuba diving a go while you're in Lindos? The underwater world surrounding Rhodes is a treasure trove of beautiful fish and coral, waiting to be explored. Alternatively, visit the island of Symi or take an East Coast cruise and appreciate the beauty of Rhodes from the waves.

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Holidays in Lindos - Rhodes GREECE
Lindos is in the middle of the east coast of Rhodes, 33 miles south of Rhodes Town, 37 miles south of the airport and 2 miles south of Vlicha Bay. Lindos is acknowledged as the prettiest village on Rhodes, a photogenic picturesque hillside village with small whitewashed cube houses in a jumble of narrow pedestrianised streets overlooking two scenic bays.
It is an official Greek monument and is protected from cars, excessive disco noise, and inappropriate development.
Lindos is the most famous village on Rhodes island.
The focus of Lindos are the houses and courtyards from the 16th to 18th centuries, and the cobbled narrow lanes lined with small shops, bars, tavernas and even rooftop restaurants.  Lindos holidays also share the site of the acropolis, probably the most famous ancient ruins on Rhodes. Medieval walls built in the century by the Knights of St John add to the picturesque ensemble. Romans, Byzantines, Turks and Italians have all left their mark on the architecture of Lindos. No holiday in Lindos is complete without walking up to the medieval walls contouring the hills and the ancient acropolis and amphitheatre. The acropolis and the beach can be reached on foot or by donkey (Lindos streets can be steep). Buses run from Lindos to Rhodes Town and resorts to the south. Popular holiday excursions include historic Rhodes town, the long sandy bay at Tsampika beach, and boat trips to Symi island and Marmaris in Turkey
Information about Lindos beach
Lindos is the second most popular destination of Rhodes for a reason. Besides the spectacular acropolis and the picturesque village, it has two very nice sandy beaches and a third one nearby. The beaches of Lindos get very crowded by mid-day in the summer since every Rhodes visitor will visit Lindos at least once during their stay. The walk down to the beach is a pleasant one, but the climb back up towards the village is steep. Several locals with donkeys would ferry you up to Lindos for five euro. Lindos beaches have a modest selection of beachside tavernas and plenty of opportunity for watersports including waterskiing, scuba diving and paragliding. The resort of Vlicha, with its sandy beach, is a more conventional resort. Lindos holiday nightlife is quite lively relative to the size of the village, with a range of restaurants, bars and even a few discos slightly out of town.
Getting to Lindos Rhodes
It takes 45km drive to get to Lindos from the city of Rhodes. Situated roughly midways on Rhodes east coastline, Lindos is best reached by car, since this will also make it possible to visit many other places of interest in the area, such as a multitude of traditional villages, dreamy beaches with crystal=clear azure waters etc. For your convenience, we are in cooperation with one of the most reliable Car Rental agencies. You may order for your car to be delivered to you at the airport, awaiting you upon your arrival. Lindos is also connected to the city of Rhodes through bus schedules and taxi.
The village of Lindos - History
One of the three historic City-States that flourished on the island of Rhodes in Ancient Times, Lindos was founded by the Danaids. Although the less important in terms of size from all three such settlements at the time, Lindos nevertheless managed to acquire a sizeable fleet and thus dominate the Aegean. That dominance culminated with the establishment of Lindian colonies on the Asia Minor coast and Southern Italy. Lindos is the birthplace of Cleobulus, one of the Seven Sages of Ancient Times (early 6 th Century BC). Fathered by the Lindian Evagoras, Cleobulus ruled Lindos for four decades bestowing upon the city and its people his wisdom and judiciousness that became a legend. The point of reference for all activities in Lindos was the Citadel (Acropolis). Lindos swiftly rose to become one of the most thriving centers of Hellenic Culture and an undisputable power at sea.
The temple (the ruins of which dominate the inner-circle of the Citadel) dates from the year 342 BC it has been dedicated to Goddess Athena and erected on the remains of a former sanctuary, destroyed in a devastating fire. In more recent history and more particularly after the 10 th Century of our time, Lindos flourished a new and indeed acquired much wealth through the seafaring activities of its people, many of who distinguished themselves in seamanship. Interestingly, the cast-iron bars at the windows of the most opulent of such captains, apart from protecting the dwellers against larceny, were also meant to demonstrate -through artistic differentiations- the degree of the seaman who owned the residence: the more ornamented the railings, the higher the degree of the landlord. Despite the havoc wrought by a terrible earthquake, Lindos nevertheless managed to pull itself together: the town, slowly rebuild from the ashes, maintained its perennial air, with the same traditional narrow streets and the same point of reference: the eternal Citadel on the rocky hill above, omnipresent, fatherly and reassuring, seen from anywhere, wherever one may venture in the township. Quite typical of Lindian lore is the donkey-ride uphill to Citadel rock, all the more since it goes through the streets of Lindos, allowing riders to take in all the magic of the place. Apart from the Acropolis, also worth-visiting are the Church of the Dormotion (Koimisis tis Theotokou) , dating from 1779 and featuring some very precious relics of religious Christian orthodox art and miniscule church of Saint Paul overlooking the port under the same name; tradition has it that St.Paul himself arrived here in AD 58 to preach the Word of the Lord.
Lindos Rhodes holiday Reviews
Lindos - Julia. Date of travel: Oct 2006