Lindos

Lindos is one of the most famous and instantly-recognisable places in Greece, with its high citadel and spectacular setting. It’s also renowned for its hospitality and some of the friendliest people in the world.

It also has a magnificent beach and an outstanding range of restaurants and bars.

There are numerous buildings with interesting architectural features.

It’s an amazing hybrid of east-meets-west. What is western culture?

Wherever you look, there seems to be an opportunity for a dramatic photograph.

However you arrive in Lindos, whether by boat from Rhodes Town (or from Lardos or Pefkos) or by bus or taxi, you can wander around the labyrinthine streets, seemingly lost, absorbing the pleasant ambience.

It doesn’t really matter if you start from the beach and walk up into the main square or arrive at Stavri and stroll down into the village via the narrow stone-paved alleys.

You’ll be lucky if you find these narrow streets as free of tourists as this (above) in peak season.

Arches appear suddenly and offer unexpected voyeuristic glimpses of an enviable lifestyle. Houses like this don’t appear on the market that often and would set you back a few pence.

Tourist shops hang off every corner near the centre of the village.

If you spend some time looking, you can discover the more unusual gift or souvenir. Mostly, it’s ceramics and leather goods or tacky fake football shirts.

How about some local cuisine to fight off that hangover? A pukka pie, maybe?

There’s always a decent cafe-bar to get an omelette or breakfast, usually populated with some locals to entertain you.

George’s is smack in the centre of the bustling walkways and provides quality snacks and a haven from the noisy streets. You can even browse the neighbouring shop while you eat and drink.

If you visit Lindos for the evening, then you’ll probably want to dine somewhere (with a vista) prior to hitting the bars.

You’ll be spoilt for choice here, where international cuisine sits alongside high-quality local dishes. Competition is acute. You may even need to book for primetime slots in peak season. However, there’s usually plenty of choice and room. Many restaurants have roof-top gardens. Don’t be press-ganged into going into the first you encounter.

Rip & his family will provide unpredictable entertainment

Converted Captain’s Houses are now fabulous restaurants

You’ll get a warm welcome from Rip (Euripides) & his family and staff whenever you decide to pop in.

Our boys always enjoyed the views of the acropolis from there and the potential photos as the evening transitioned into night.

The food is not half bad, too! Rip has an extensive menu and proudly promotes Rhodian cuisine.

There are always an abundance of characters lounging in the courtyard below.

There are extensive views of the citadel from the roof-gardens. Makes for fabulous photos.

Afterwards, you may want to have a quiet drink.
Why not try the Red Rose (RR) around the corner, where you can people-watch along with the locals?

or a noisy one in a typically modern disco-bar, with its own resident DJ.

Here’s DJ Tonni, working the decks. Who knows where he’ll be working next year?

Yep. That’s his wedding pic.

Not sure if the doberman was the best man!

Here he is, with Costas, his brother, who works at the Pefkos Beach Hotel.

If you wander further towards the citadel in the evening you’ll be rewarded by encountering more bars and restaurants.

Some have received impressive makeovers since the 90s.

Dionysos gets very busy, as does Alex’s next door. You may wish to reserve to avoid the disappointment of not getting a view, or worse, not getting a seat at all!

Steaks to die for here, served on a slate, garnished with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and salad. Why not?