lindos
"With a maze of narrow cobbled streets and white washed houses that seemingly cling to the hillside that’s topped with an Acropolis, Lindos is one of the most visited and photographed areas on the island. A preservation order ensures that the village is not subject to change, and the narrow streets ensure that the only traffic you’ll see is the donkey!! In order to make your way to the top of the Acropolis itself, you can take advantage of the donkey taxi service, however it’s not recommended on the way back down as they have been known to race back knowing that they get fed and watered!
Definitely worth a visit, the Acropolis is where you’ll find the remaining Doric columns of the Temple of Athena Lindia and you’ll be able to take photos of the surrounding area from the highest point. On the way up you can also admire and photograph the stone carving of a Hellenistic ship which was the work of the sculptor Pythokritos in the 2nd century BC, and is thought to be almost life size. Lindos was once a very prosperous fishing village, and you can still enjoy an excellent lunch or dinner there with a choice of beachside or rooftop venues, and the pretty bay of St Paul’s is definitely a must for a swim in the cool clear water. The local ladies sell hand embroidered lace items, a tradition that dates back to Alexander the Great but you’ll also find a wealth of shopping to be had in the myriad of shops. The atmosphere changes completely at night time, and Lindos really comes alive with it’s cafes bars and clubs., however there are also some little quiet romantic venues to be found with lovely views across the sea." Thanks to GoToRhodes.com.
"The town of Lindos is the tourist capital of the island. Often described as a quaint island village, in reality it is a resort with a small village at its center. The beach is excellent but crowded in a summer that seems to last around 8 months. The village itself is cycladic in style and the home to many famous and not so famous artists, musicians and normal people who were lucky enough to be here early.
The famous Acropolis of Lindos is the most well known of all ancient sites in the Dodekanese and can be as crowded as the Acropolis of Athens sometimes. Lindos was the original capital of the island, established around 2000BC and has been home to everyone from the ancient Greeks, the Byzantines, the Franks and the Turks, including visits from such luminaries as Saint Paul and the Knights of Saint John who re-fortified the castle and Pink Floyd. The village itself is closed to automobiles and is a labyrinth of tiny streets and alleys that make wandering through the town an adventure. Like much of Rhodes finding a place to stay in the summer is tough so book in advance or just come for the day. If you don't have a car or bike there are frequent buses and you can even take a taxi or an excursion boat or Flying Dolphin from Mandraki Harbor in Rhodes City. There are several large self- contained luxury hotels on the outskirts of town, with more on the way." Matt Barrett
For more information about Rhodes and other Greek Islands click the banner below. I am grateful for Matt Barrett for allowing we me steal some of his photographs and his hard work. His site GreekTravel.com really is worth a visit as it contains a lot more information than I could provide here. Matt has one of the best collections of Colin Wilson books in Carrboro, North Carolina.
I am also extremely grateful to Stergos Kandimiris of GotoRhodes.com for allowing me to use some of his photographs and a little of the considerable amount of information he has accumulated on his site as well. I would strongly suggest that you visit both these sites before going to Rhodes for an insight into the delights of the Island of Rhodes and learn some of its history.