Lindos Part III
Lindos is an historic village, with roots tracing back to the 6th Century B.C. It's turquoise waters, white-washed homes, cobbled streets and quaint rooftop eateries are all presided over by the mighty Acropolis, the town's majestic centrepiece, which was built in the 10th Century B.C.
I've been to Lindos multiple times now - and it never gets old. I visited Lindos for the third time with my family in July - and though we spent most of it sunbathing, we saw and did some fun a** stuff on our 5 day trip. So let's get into it.
Lindos' closest airport is in Rhodes, the island's biggest city and namesake. From there, you can get a 50 minute taxi ride, which costs about 60 euros. Or you can get a coach, which costs between 10 and 20 euros, takes 1.5 hours and drops you at Lindos' main square.
Where to Stay
The 7 of us stayed at Eleftheria Studios, and I'd sing it's praises to anyone planning a Lindosian holiday. First, the location couldn't be more convenient. Eleftheria Studios is a (literally) a few steps down from Lindos' main square - and it's a 5 minute walk to the beaches.
Second, it's dated and vintage-looking (in the best way) and has a charming courtyard that's draped in plants and pink and red flowers. The rooms, which all come with a small kitchenette and private bathroom, cost about 70 euros per night - which is a steal for a town as popular and pricey as Lindos.
Sunbathing
Like I said, my family like to spend the majority of our holidays laying horizontal on a beach and doing sweet f*** all. Luckily for us, Lindos is the perfect place to do just that.
The 2 main beaches are quite small (but incredibly busy) so get down there at about 9:30am to secure a sunbed - they cost 10 euros each per day. Both beaches have a few eateries and cafes if you're in need of a post-swim snack, my favourites being Alex's (for the best iced coffee) and beachfront restaurant Almyra (for the best calamari).
Paddle Boarding
Lindos is situated in a sheltered bay. As the water is incredibly placid (we didn't see one wave), it's the prime condition to go paddle boarding. Paddle boards can be rented at the beach from Lindos Seaports for 20 euros per hour.
Boat Tour
We spent our last day in Lindos on a boat tour with a company called Gin & Tonic Lindos Sailing, courtesy of the (very generous) Lloyd family. We met the Captain, Yorgos, at the Port of Lindos at 9am, and thus our adventure began.
The next six hours were spent yachting around. Our first stop was a shore called Red Sand Beach. The aptly-named Red Sand Beach didn't look like a beach at all, rather a landscape on Mars. The beach was lined with red and deep orange rock walls, craters and caves. We spent about 45 minutes snorkelling, jumping off the boat, and admiring the occasional wild goats who'd shyly peep their heads out between the cave walls.
Our next stop was Agathi Beach. Agathi Beach is a picturesque, kid-friendly beach that's also known as Lindos' "gold sand beach." The charming beach was presided over by a gorgeous rock landscape. Then we anchored the yacht and enjoyed some homemade pastitsio, courtesy of Yorgos' mother.
We set sail after lunch until we arrived at Haraki Beach. The natural bay was lined with a pretty boulevard and fisherman with their little boats. Our last stop, St. Paul's Bay, was stunning, and is known as one of the best topography spots in Lindos. Although it was on the (incredibly) pricey side, a boat day with Gin & Tonic was a top holiday highlight, and is a must-do if you're looking for a unique way to see Lindos.
Restaurants & Bars
Casa della Pizza
I'm kicking off my Lindos restaurant recommendations with my favourite Italian joint on the island, Casa della Pizza. My family and I have eaten at Casa della Pizza multiple times, the last time being my sister's 18th birthday (shout out Tess), and it didn't disappoint. We ate lamb chops, one of their signature dishes, on their plant-lined rooftop and watched over the Acropolis at sunset.
Lindos by Night
Lindos has a fair few bars, but Lindos by Night is my favourite. Originally opening its doors in 1982, Lindos by Night is one of the oldest-running (and coolest) bars in town. It boasts multiple levels of rooftop seating, breathtaking views of the Acropolis, and a wide selection of tasty cocktails (for those who indulge). In other words, Lindos by Night is an automatic crowd-pleaser.
Food Court Lindos
Most of Lindos' restaurants are a mix of either Greek, Italian or Mediterranean food - all of which I'm a fan of. But if you're wanting to add a little bit of spice to the mix, head over to Food Court Lindos. The multi-floor food court offers flavoursome noodles, tasty burgers, and almost everything in between.
Estia
Im rounding off my Lindos food recs with our personal favourite, Estia. We first visited Estia when I was 13 years old, and 12 years on it's still me and my family's go-to. The little hole-in-the-wall (which is always buzzing) offers delicious pork gyros for only 6 euros, and will always be our favourite restaurant in Lindos.
There you have it, folks. My recap on my most recent trip to Lindos. One thing's for sure, I'll be back again one day.
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