Lindos Rhodes

Built around an Acropolis that hosts a temple to Athena dated in the 6th BC, this village also has impressive mansions constructed by ship captains.

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The fortification of the Acropolis of Lindos, the contemporary settlement, and the beach of the area.
photo: Shadowgate / CC BY 2.0

Lindos Rhodes Attractions

A picture showing the relief of a Rhodian galley at the entrance of the ancient Acropolis of Lindos.
photo: Saffron Blaze / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Relief of a Rhodian Galley

At the entrance of Lindos acropolis, you find an impressive relief of an ancient Rhodian galley of the 3rd century BC. A touching piece of history.

A picture showing a part of the remains of the Acropolis of Lindos on Rhodes island.
photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Acropolis of Lindos

The 116 meter high citadel of Lindos' hosts an ancient temple of Athena. The fortifications were further developed in medieval times.

A picture of the cape where the Tomb of Kleoboulos is, close to Lindos, Rhodes.
photo: Manfred Werner (Tsui) / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Tomb of Cleobulus of Lindos

An excellent 1h30 hike from Lindos to Cleobulus' tomb - the leader, poet, and one of antiquity's seven wise men. Prepare, have water, and avoid sunny hours.

A picture showing a part of the Ancient Theatre of Lindos that is carved into rock.
photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Ancient Theatre of Lindos

Lindos ancient theater has been carved into stone under the town;s acropolis. It had enough seats for 2000 spectators. It is not restored.

Lindos Rhodes Why visit?

  • An prestigious and glorious city in antiquity.
  • An architectural crossroad of Byzantine, Western, and Arabic styles.
  • One of Dorians' six colonies, it shared the same blood with Sparta.

Lindos Rhodes Things to Do

An aerial photo of Lindos full of white houses in a barren landscape.
photo: Marcus Ward / CC BY-ND 2.0
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Lindos Old Town

A gorgeous town with narrow streets and white houses close to ancient Lindos. Have your camera at hand - it's extremely photogenic.

A close up photo of a butterfly in the Butterflies Valley Park of Rhodos.
photo: wiseguy71 / CC BY-SA 2.0
distant ≈ 38.9km
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Butterflies Valley Park

Natural habitat of a very rare species of butterfly (Panaxia Quadripunctaria) which appears in the park from mid-June to the end of September.

Lindos Rhodes Beaches

A panoramic picture of the Megali (Large) Beach of Lindos filled with umbrellas.
photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0
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Lindos Beach

Α fully developed beach with bars on a windless sandy bay. Here, you swim enjoying a superb view of Lindos acropolis. It gets crowded.

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