Travel and Leisure

Apolakkia – Rhodes A place worth-seeing on Island Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes Island has a diminutive and peaceful tourist attraction named, Apolakkia, located at a distance of 92-km from Rhodes city. Being close to Lindos, it can be reached by following the Gennadi to Vati highway. The village seems like if it is developed inside a ditch. If you believe a myth, then the name means ditch for the Greek word lakos.

Attractions:
Soon after your entrance to the Apolakkia village in Rhodes Island, you would feel yourself inside an amazing post card where you will find medieval residencies with tile roofs along with the peaceful monasteries and windmills of the past. This magical place attracts people from around the world due to its charming Apolakkia Lake and its enchanting dam.

Besides this, the village’s beach provides tourists with the opportunity to swim under the deep waters of blue color. It also offers shadowy trees with entire silence and peace for your relaxation. A number of taverns in Apolakkia village (Rhodes Island) provide opportunity to have appetizing foods . Similarly, if you wish to have some fresh fish, then you are recommended to visit Chrisama Restaurant.

In order to taste superb cuisines in a pleasing environment, you are advised to travel 4 kilometers away towards Kattavia (from Apolakkia). You can also enjoy yourself with one of the amazing views of the west coast. You can also visit few of the historical places in Apolakkia. The village square is very easy to find, because you just have to follow the main street of the village. This place also offers a historical Italian mansion. It is available in the classic Italian architectural style. Conceivably this building is one of the most amazing infrastructures of Rhodes Island. Today, it is being used as a Cultural Centre.

You can also take pleasures of the small temple of post-Byzantine period. It is located ahead the dam of the lake that is leading towards the neighboring village of Monolithos. It was constructed by Saint George Vardas in 1290. You can amuse yourself with a beautiful scene of Fournoi beach from this temple.

You can travel a little distance from the church towards Kattavia, if you really want to discover two known places. One among them is the foundations of the Agia Irini church of the 6th century. The leftover of paleochristian temple that was dedicated to Saint Anastasia is the other renowned place here. Both these sights come into Zonara region in Rhodes Island.

Apolakkia Beach:
With 3500 meters of height, Apolakkia or Limni beach has a width of 35 meters. This prominent beach gets crowded in summer season. Get along the way going downwards from Apolakkia to Kattavia if you wish to reach this beach. You are also advised to follow the signs. You can have a shower along with a parking area. No other services are available here.

Besides this, the fresh and peaceful environment of Apolakkia village along with its amazing lake & medieval places will attract your attention. There are many villages on Rhodes Island that get visit by thousands of tourist every year due to their holidays on Rhodes Island, and Apolakkia is on the top of this list every year.

Rhodes Island-Greece offers a heavenly environment with delicious cuisines, luxury accommodations, freedom of fun & entertainment and a lot more. Visit Rhodes to avail all these facilities at one place at your next Rhodes Holidays