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Landmarks of Rhodes. What to see? - Lindos. Acropolis. St. Paul's Bay
Landmarks of Rhodes. What to see? - Lindos. Acropolis. St. Paul's Bay
St. Paul's Bay (Rhodes, Greece)
We have already reviewed such interesting places in Rhodes as the Old Town and Prasonisi . These are the northern and southern parts of the island, respectively.
Now I propose to move to the east coast of this wonderful Greek island. The most beautiful bay of St. Paul, which is located next to the "White Village" of Lindos, is a favorite place for both tourists and local Greeks.
Now I propose to move to the east coast of this wonderful Greek island. The most beautiful bay of St. Paul, which is located next to the "White Village" of Lindos, is a favorite place for both tourists and local Greeks.
According to legend, the ship of St. Paul on its way to Jerusalem got into a storm, lost control and could crash on the rocks at any moment. Saint Paul began to pray and asked the Lord to shelter his ship from the storm. And then a passage opened among the rocks, behind which was a small quiet bay. The ship entered this bay and calmly waited out the storm. Here Paul also began to preach his sermons. Since then, it has been called St. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay (Rhodes, Greece)
There are two beaches in the bay, located almost opposite each other . Since they are surrounded by rocks, it is calm and comfortable here. The beaches are equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas.
To the left is one of the beaches in the bay of St. Paul (Rhodes, Greece)
The second beach in the bay of St. Paul (Rhodes, Greece)
The water here is clean, warms up well and therefore yachts often come here so that people can swim.
Also not far from one of the beaches is a small chapel. Young couples not only from Lindos, but also from other cities and even countries prefer to get married in this romantic and extraordinarily beautiful place.
There is a small white church near the rock. St. Paul's Bay (Rhodes, Greece)
On the other side of the bay is the Acropolis of Lindos - in some ways the history of the city in stone. This Acropolis is the oldest in Greece and is considered the second after the Athenian! It is surrounded by a battlement wall, which was built much later by the Knights of St. John.
In ancient Greek times, a temple was built on the rock to the goddess Athena Lindi, which, according to legend, was visited by Alexander the Great during his campaigns.
Bay of St. Paul. Below is the beach. Above - Acropolis (Rhodes, Greece)
Lindos itself, once a major center of trade, located at the crossroads of sea routes, is now a cozy town with narrow streets and painted white houses. It is also called "White Village".
Lindos City (Rhodes, Greece)
Narrow streets of Lindos (Rhodes, Greece)
Its streets are so narrow that a car cannot pass through. The city is for walking only. The only "transport" that can be seen are donkeys. J
Local "transport", Lindos (Rhodes, Greece)
The city and its views are carefully monitored. No new buildings of any kind are allowed here.
Lindos is located 50 km from Rhodes.
Cars and buses stop at a special parking lot. After that, you need to walk a little to Lindos itself.
Parking, Lindos town (Rhodes, Greece)
The town has souvenir shops and cute family shops.
Shop in Lindos (Rhodes, Greece)
Visiting Lindos is a great opportunity to combine a beach holiday in St. Paul's Bay and an excursion program in Lindos itself and its Acropolis. In addition, it is just a beautiful place with magnificent landscapes.
Nature in the region of Lindos (Rhodes, Greece)
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To be continued…
To be continued…