The ancient village of Lindos on Rhodes, Greece
This beautiful village is located south of the capital. The medieval village itself is amazing, founded by the Dorians around 2000 BC. The village is totally pedestrianized and no vehicles are allowed on the paved streets of Lindos. Donkeys are the only way of transportation or by foot. You can walk through the village to the hill for the Acropolis. Streets are full of small shops, selling jewelry, clothes, souvenirs...
We rented a car and decided to explore this beautiful island. Seriously this village is worthwhile stop during the visit to the island of Rhodes. I remember it was crowded with tourists, it was very hot , about 40C. I couldn't go through the village much , only took a few photos but hopefully next time will manage to stay more.
Highlights of Lindos
Located east of the Acropolis. Makes it great spot for family and children. It is very easy to reach, walk your way down from the main square of Lindos village. Long beach with golden sand and shallow water. From here you have a perfect view of Lindos village and Acropolis.
St. Paul's bay
The Acropolis of Lindos overlooking the bay of the St. Paul. With turquoise blue water, surrounded by rocks. Owes its name to the apostle Paul who stayed here in 57 AD during his journey to Ephesus. Ideal for snorkeling.
White washed houses
It is very picturesque. Almost all of the houses in Lindos are of historic interest. Artists, musicians, writers restored many of these houses in the 60's & 70's, all because they wanted to preserve the unique beauty of the architecture. Some of them are available for rent, some turned to summer homes.
This place is like a picture postcard village in Greece. Everything looks so nice, it is simply beautiful. it is also a small fishing village where you can enjoy a good fresh fish.
Outside the Old City The Acropolis of Lindos towers above the village. It is one of the most important historical sites in Rhodes. It is located at the top and the south side offers spectacular view over the bay of St. Paul. I can't say much about Acropolis and I haven't seen it , only form distance.
Photos: My city preset "Monte" Edited in Lightroom
Camera: Canon
Info about Lindos history & facts - wikipedia
The pictures are so great..! Thanks for sharing the beauty of this place..! I will add this to my never ending bucket list.. ��
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ReplyDeleteMy mom was there many years ago with my father and they remember her exactly the same!
So gorgeous. I would love to get to Greece one day. It's just such a magical place.
ReplyDeleteThe ocean scenery is beautiful. Your pictures make me feel like I'm there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. I am loving all the water that this place has
ReplyDeleteEvery island of Greece is amazingly beautiful. I mean you can just take a picture and it will be one flawless postcard. Loved your post!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so beautiful! I love the sea view x
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these beautiful photos and about your trip. Greece is definitely on my bucket list. My brother lives in Poland and they vacation in Greece quite regularly. I'm not sure though if they've ever been to the village of Lindos on Rhodes. I'll have to ask him.
ReplyDeleteI really see the charm in a remote place quiet place - it's great for the soul. Lindos looks like that kind of place... not to mention the amazing views of the ocean.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to visit Greece, I've never been and I can't wait to go!!! Greece is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I would LOVE to visit Greece someday. How absolutely lovely, it looks perfect. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I would love to go to Greece someday. And I would have loved to have seen the insides of some of those buildings!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a truly amazing place to visit. This is on my bucket list of places to go someday.
ReplyDeleteThis place looks really charming! I used to travel to Greece quite often and I miss that country a lot. Hope to visit that village one day! :)
ReplyDeleteGreece is a dream city of mine. The water is extremely blue!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely village! I love that it looks all sunny when in England we've been getting a lot of rain :(
ReplyDeleteI just recently watched a travel documentary about Greece and the photos you took are very similar to what I saw. I wish i could visit this beautiful country one of these days.
ReplyDeletewow what a magical place! I was thinking about going to Greece for my upcoming honeymoon. I am however torn between there and the south of France. What do you think? Greece good for a honeymoon?
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, what a beautiful place! And the photographs you took are lovely too, so they're really quite enticing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! Greece is on my bucket list, I will have to add this area into my itinerary.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend that visited Rhodes and thought it was out of this world; liked it even more than Cypress! WOuld love to visit here someday!
ReplyDeleteI love ancient villages and history. What a beautiful place to visit and explore!
ReplyDeleteThe sea looks so tranquil. I love to visit it if I will have the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLooking at your beautiful travel photos it is very difficult for me to concentrate on work. Feel like hitting the road again.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your photos. I dream of visiting Greece someday. I want to explore each and every city and town in that beautiful country!
ReplyDeleteDonkeys sounds like an interesting mode of transportation. Lindos is evidently preserved well by it's people. I'd have this added on my bucket list.
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