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    Lindos

    Lindos is located on the east coast of Rhodes, about 40 kilometers south of the island capital, below a rock featuring an ancient acropolis and a castle of the Knights of St. John.

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    Lindos is located on the east coast of Rhodes, about 40 kilometers south of the island capital, below a rock featuring an ancient acropolis and a castle of the Knights of St. John. White houses, pebble mosaics in the courtyards, and narrow streets define the village, whose center is closed to vehicles. Below are the main beach and the small St. Paul's Bay.
    Location and SettingLindos lies on the east coast of Rhodes, about 40 kilometers south of Rhodes Town, between two bays at the foot of a steep rock. The village, home to just over a thousand residents, climbs the slope below the Acropolis with its white cube-shaped houses. Many entrances and courtyards are paved with mosaics of black and white pebbles; Captains' Houses with decorated portals stand amongst them.What to ExpectThe center is car-free; all paths lead on foot through the alleys. The main attraction is the Acropolis, with the Temple of Athena Lindia and the Johanniter Castle. Below the village lie the main beach on the large bay and the small, sheltered Paulusbucht. During the day, many visitors come from the north of the island; evenings are quieter.

    Sights in Lindos

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    Paul's Bay (Agios Pavlos)

    Paul's Bay (Agios Pavlos)

    The small bay, almost completely enclosed by rocks, lies south below the Acropolis. According to tradition, Apostle Paul landed here when a storm drove his ship ashore. On the shore stands a white chapel dedicated to him. The water in the protected bay is usually calm and clear, and along its edge, there's a small beach. From above, from the ascent to the Acropolis, you see the bay in its full round shape.
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    Panagia Church of Lindos
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    Church

    Panagia Church of Lindos

    The Church of the Mother of God stands in the middle of the village and dates back to a cross-domed building from around 1300. In 1489, Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson had it renovated; the bell tower on the south side also dates from this time. The interior is covered with 17th-century frescoes, and the floor features a mosaic of black and white pebbles, which is called Chochlaki on Rhodes. The church is located directly on the path to the Acropolis.
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    Main Beach of Lindos (Megali Paralia)
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    Main Beach of Lindos (Megali Paralia)

    The main beach is located in the large bay north below the village and is reachable from the Platia via a short walk. The bay is sheltered, the water is shallow, and tavernas line the shore. From the beach, you have a view of the Acropolis on the rock.
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    Tomb of Kleoboulos
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    Tomb of Kleoboulos

    On the headland opposite the village, on the north side of the main bay, stands a circular tomb of heavy stone blocks. Tradition links it to Kleoboulos, Lindos' 6th-century BC ruler and one of the Seven Sages, though the structure is notably younger. Later, it was rededicated as Agios Aimilianos church. A footpath leads up from the beach. From above, you gaze across the bay at the Akropolis.
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    Sights in Lindos

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Paul's Bay (Agios Pavlos)

    1Paul's Bay (Agios Pavlos)

    The small bay, almost completely enclosed by rocks, lies south below the Acropolis. According to tradition, Apostle Paul landed here when a storm drove his ship ashore. On the shore stands a white chapel dedicated to him. The water in the protected bay is usually calm and clear, and along its edge, there's a small beach. From above, from the ascent to the Acropolis, you see the bay in its full round shape.
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    Panagia Church of Lindos
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    Church

    2Panagia Church of Lindos

    The Church of the Mother of God stands in the middle of the village and dates back to a cross-domed building from around 1300. In 1489, Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson had it renovated; the bell tower on the south side also dates from this time. The interior is covered with 17th-century frescoes, and the floor features a mosaic of black and white pebbles, which is called Chochlaki on Rhodes. The church is located directly on the path to the Acropolis.
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    Main Beach of Lindos (Megali Paralia)
    Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0

    3Main Beach of Lindos (Megali Paralia)

    The main beach is located in the large bay north below the village and is reachable from the Platia via a short walk. The bay is sheltered, the water is shallow, and tavernas line the shore. From the beach, you have a view of the Acropolis on the rock.
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    Tomb of Kleoboulos
    Manfred Werner (Tsui) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

    4Tomb of Kleoboulos

    On the headland opposite the village, on the north side of the main bay, stands a circular tomb of heavy stone blocks. Tradition links it to Kleoboulos, Lindos' 6th-century BC ruler and one of the Seven Sages, though the structure is notably younger. Later, it was rededicated as Agios Aimilianos church. A footpath leads up from the beach. From above, you gaze across the bay at the Akropolis.
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    Restaurants in Lindos

    Panos Seafront Restaurant
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    Panos Seafront Restaurant

    The restaurant is situated directly on the main beach in the bay below the village, with tables offering views of the water. It’s one of the top spots for a meal after a day at the beach, without having to climb back up to the village.
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    Almyra
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    Almyra

    The Almyra is located on Lindos' main beach, at the northern edge of the bay. The cuisine combines Greek ingredients with Mediterranean and international influences.
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    T-Veg
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    T-Veg

    This eatery in the village center serves purely vegan food, including plant-based versions of Greek classics like Gyros-Pita, chickpea keftedes with vegan tzatziki, and Greek salad. From the rooftop terrace, you can view the Acropolis and the bay.
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    Akres Lindos
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    Akres Lindos

    Akres is located on a rooftop terrace in the village, offering views of the sea and the Akropolis, illuminated in the evenings. The cuisine reinterprets traditional Lindos recipes with local ingredients, serving tasting menus, including a vegetarian and a fish option.
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    Mavrikos
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    Mavrikos

    The tavern on the lower edge of Lindos village has been cooking island dishes for over half a century and was among the first in Greece to specifically focus on local cuisine. The menu features, for example, fish with orange juice and garlic, Gigantes with carob honey, and sepia in ink with sweet wine.
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    Food and Drink

    In Lindos, you can dine in the village alleys, often on rooftop terraces with Acropolis views, or by the bay. Menus feature pan-Greek classics alongside specialties from the island of Rhodes.

    Pitaroudia

    Fried balls made from chickpeas, onions and herbs, an appetizer typical of Rhodes.

    Melekouni

    A sesame and honey bar, often with almonds, traditionally distributed on Rhodes at weddings and baptisms.

    Souma

    A clear pomace brandy, distilled on Rhodes and often served at the end of a meal.

    Wine from Rhodes

    The island's vineyards are mainly on the slopes around Embonas, on Mount Attavyros. White Athiri and red Mandilaria varieties are cultivated.

    History and Culture

    Ancient CityAccording to tradition, Lindos was founded by the Dorians around the 10th century BC and was one of the island's three ancient cities alongside Ialysos and Kamiros. In the 6th century BC, Kleobulos, one of the Seven Sages of Greece, ruled here. The Sanctuary of Athena Lindia on the castle rock was renowned far beyond Rhodes.Fortress and SeafaringGreeks, Romans, Byzantines, Knights Hospitaller, and Ottomans successively fortified the rock; the Knights' castle dominates its silhouette today. The wealth of later centuries came from seafaring, reflected in the village's captain's houses.St. Paul's BayAccording to tradition, the Apostle Paul landed in the small bay south of the rock during a storm. A chapel on the shore commemorates this event.

    Arrival and On the Go

    Getting ThereFrom Rhodes Town, the east coast road leads to Lindos; it's about 40 kilometers by car. Buses connect Lindos with the island capital, and during the season, excursion boats also depart from Mandraki.Around TownThe village center is car-free; parking is available at the upper edge of town. The ascent to the Acropolis is via stairs and paved paths with no shade; early morning is cooler and less crowded. You walk down to the beaches from the village.

    Day Trips

    Rhodes City

    The island capital with its walled medieval old town lies about 40 kilometers north and is accessible via the East Coast Road by car or bus.

    Charaki and Feraklos Castle

    The small fishing village lies north of Lindos on the east coast. Above the bay stand the ruins of Knights Castle Feraklos.

    Monastery Panagia Tsambika

    Das Kloster steht auf einem Berg über der Bucht von Tsambika an der Ostküste, nördlich von Lindos. Eine lange Treppe führt von der Straße hinauf, von oben überblickst du die Küste.

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