Lindos holidays

Holidays to Lindos you take you to the prettiest village on Rhodes. You get a choice of beaches, lively nightlife – and one of the most famous sights on the island.

Unspoilt village

Whitewashed houses, ambling donkeys and car-free cobbled streets are the order of the day at Lindos, on the east coast of Rhodes. This pretty village has a preservation order on it which means nothing can disturb its authentic old-school Greekness. It welcomes lively nights, though, so you’ll find plenty of bars and restaurants here. Plus, it’s only a 20-minute drive away from Kiotari’s sandy shoreline, if you want to dial down the tempo.

Beach duo

There’s a choice of beaches at Lindos. Pallas is a petite sandy spot that’s favoured by the locals. It’s well-stocked with sunbeds and umbrellas, plus there’s a watersports centre and a jetty where you can hop on a glass-bottomed boat. And you’ve also got the long ribbon of sand at Lindos Beach, too. Both have plenty of bars and cafés. Just outside of the village is St Paul’s Bay – it resembles the shape of a heart and is sheltered from the wind and waves, making it an ideal snorkelling spot. Plus, it’s so scenic, the small, whitewashed chapel just above has become a hit wedding venue.

History around each corner

Lindos’ Roman, Turkish, Italian and Byzantine rulers have all left their architectural mark on the place. And throughout the tiny, narrow streets you’ll see the village’s signature black-and-white chochlaki pebbled floors. There are some lovely churches, too – elaborate frescoes of biblical scenes greet you inside the whitewashed Church of Panagia. The whole scene is watched over by the ruined acropolis on top of the hill, serving a reminder that you’re in Greece. History buffs might want to pop to Lindos’ quieter neighbour, Lardos – there’s a monastery featuring a temple as well as ruins of a Byzantine castle.

Daytrips to Rhodes Town

About an hour’s drive away is the island’s capital, Rhodes Town. Here you can get a real taste of the Middle Ages in the UNESCO-listed old town. Enclosed within honey-coloured walls, a warren of stone streets packs in galleries, museums and a 14th-century knights’ palace. The cobbled passageways are also home to tucked-away boutiques and cafés, where you can stop for off for a coffee or meze.