Holiday in Lindos

What makes Lindos special as a destination?

Lindos is the most breathtaking place on Rhodes and one of the most photogenic villages in the entire Mediterranean. The snow-white village clings to a steep rock, on top of which an ancient acropolis towers over the deep blue Aegean Sea - a sight that has captivated travelers for millennia. The combination of radiant white Cycladic architecture, ancient ruins, and a spectacular coastal backdrop makes Lindos a place that must be seen at least once in a lifetime. The Acropolis of Lindos, located high above the village on a 116-meter high rock, is the most visited archaeological site in Greece after the Acropolis of Athens. The ascent through the winding alleys of the village and up the steep stairs to the summit is rewarded with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama: Saint Pauls Bay at your feet, the endless blue of the Aegean, the coast of Rhodes, and on clear days even the Turkish coast on the horizon. At the top, visitors are greeted by the ruins of the Temple of Athena from the 4th century BC, a medieval knight's castle, and the remains of a Byzantine church. Saint Pauls Bay below the acropolis is a heart-shaped bay with crystal-clear water, considered one of the most beautiful bathing bays in Greece. According to legend, the Apostle Paul landed here in 51 AD. The small chapel on the shore is now one of the most popular wedding venues in all of Greece. The main beach of Lindos, Lindos Beach, offers fine sand and calm waters, framed by the white village and the acropolis. In the village itself, the car-free alleys invite you to stroll. Traditional captain's houses with intricate pebble mosaic floors, hidden rooftop restaurants with views of the acropolis, and small boutiques shape the picture. Lindos is located about 50 kilometers south of Rhodes Town and can be reached from there in just under an hour. The best travel time is from May to October, with the high season in July and August being very crowded.