Olive Grove Villa Rhodes

Luxury Rhodes villa with private swimming pool and jacuzzi, available for holiday rental, close to Lindos and Lardos.
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LINDOS
 
Lindos Rhodes is a very popular destination and only five minutes from Olive Grove Villa, and many visitors find themselves returning year after year. From the affectionately known 'ooh-ah corner' on your approach to Lindos, arguably one of the most breathtaking views in Greece can be seen.Under the imposing 2nd century BC acropolis lies a maze of narrow, vibrant streets surrounded by whitewashed, sugar cube houses with elegant doorways and intricately pebbled courtyards.

 

Lindos from ooh-aah corner

 

Temple of Athena acropolis Lindos

Lindos Main Beach and acropolis 

 
The 4 beaches, all within easywalking distance of Lindos centre, are also diverse. A large, sandy, family friendly beach with Blue Flag status shelves gently into the crystal clear waters. Several beachside tavernas and WCs are found here, and pedaloes, motorboats and other watersports for the more adventurous are offered during summer. An excellent glass bottom boat trip departs from here, and is a must-do during your stay! Pallas beach is more intimate, and is the home of several excellent tavernas, some of whom will serve you from your sunbed, such as Skala on Pallas beach. 
 
For complete tranquility, head to St Pauls bay, a quaint unspoilt cove, usually peaceful enough to relax while listening to the soothing sounds of the sea. This area is also fabulous for snorkelling amongst the surrounding rocks. The shelved sandy beach close to St Pauls chapel offers spectacular views of the acropolis and St Pauls bay, and a small taverna offers drinks and snacks - and champagne for celebratory drinks after wedding ceremonies, which popular at this location.
 
All Rhodes beaches are kept very clean, and because of the sheer number available, none is usually overcrowded.
 

 

Lindos small beach

Lindos St Pauls Bay 

 

Lindos St Pauls Bay

 
One of the unusual features of Lindos is that even though during the day the village thrives with visitors, the streets are totally pedestrianised, the only transport being the occasional moped or the traditional Lindos donkeys.
 
Shops selling a wide range of cosmopolitan goods and gifts line the streets, along with a diverse range of tavernas and bars to suit every taste. One of the best ways to spend a lazy afternoon is with a cold frappe in Yiannis bar on the main street while people watching or listening to local chatter.

 

Lindos Main church

 

Lindos street to acropolis

 

Lindos from Acropolis

St Pauls Bay from acropolis

 A local resident

The climb to the acropolis is arduous but worth it, for the views of Lindos, St Pauls bay and the neverending blue sea from the ancient castle walls are nothing short of spectacular. On the path towards the acropolis, Lindean ladies sell traditional, hand-embroidered tableware. If the walk is too strenuous, take a donkey (Lindos taxi) to the castle walls.
 
Within the ancient acropolis site is a relief of a ship, carved in 170 BC by the Lindeans. Walk through the Doric columns, up the "stairs to heaven" to the top level of the acropolis, where the part-renovated Temple of Athena stands, constructed during the 4th century AD.  

Temple of Athena - Acropolis

 

2000 BC carving of ship

 

Lindos Ampitheatre

Directly below the acropolis, adjacent to the newly built town square, lies the ancient theatre. A good proportion of the seating area carved into the rock remains today.
 
Also within the village are many chuches in different styles, often with intricate frescoes lining the walls. There are many 'Captain's houses', built the 16th to 18th century, whose exquisite architecture is unique to Greece. Many of these have been recently restored under the supervision of the Greek Archaeological Service, and several are now open to the public.
                                                                                        

 

Lindos By Night Bar

 

St Georges Chapel Lindos

 

Lindos small bay view from Med East

                                                                       
Nightlife in Lindos is vibrant and friendly. The majority of visitors experiencing evening culture in Lindos are couples and families, and increasingly popular wedding parties.Choose from romantic evenings dining on one of the many rooftop tavernas, or relaxing in one of the many welcoming. All bars are English speaking, and make you feel like a local on your first visit. Local children often play in the streets in an evening, and children are welcomed in restaurants and bars until late at night.
 
There are several nightclubs in Lindos, playing Greek, European and British popular dance music. By law, no loud music can be played after 12pm, so the nightclubs are soundproofed. Nightclubs are easy to find in the evening, yet unimposing on the traditional streets of the village. At the top of the village, at 'ooh-ah corner', an outdoor all-night dance club, the Ampitheatre, can be found, with great views of the morning sunrise. Free taxis to this venue are available from the town square.