Tours to Lindos, Greece

Lindos is the most beautiful and picturesque settlement on the island of Rhodes. This very town is recognised as the oldest, since it was founded back in the 12th century BC. A stay in Greece in flats at upscale resorts lets you get close not only to ancient history, but also to feel your soul merge with these remarkable places.

The present-day settlement is surrounded by enchanting bays, with temples and an old medieval castle rising above it, and the town itself lies 55 kilometres from the city of Rhodes. Lindos is known not only for its old captains' houses, but also for its striking architecture, fairy-tale beaches, and the astonishing bay of St. Paul the Apostle. Everything here seems built purely so that every holidaymaker feels like, if not an Olympian god, then at least someone close to one. City beaches, a fairy-tale coastline of blue sea, water-sports fun — everything in this land suits a comfortable holiday.

Lindos is a small piece of Hellas and was once rightly considered one of the leading city-states of antiquity. But time passed, everything crumbled and changed, and now, in our own century, tourists are invited to touch antiquity itself. The settlement of Lindos has only a small number of residents, which gives the town its own special character. There are no cars here, only quiet and calm, so if you decide you want a break from the bustle and noise of the city, Lindos is just about the best fit for that.

The landmarks of Lindos are the acropolis, the Valley of the Butterflies, and the temple of Athena Lindia. According to legend, Heracles himself came to pray to this Greek saint, and Alexander the Great also loved to pray to her in this very temple. The Acropolis of Lindos is considered the second most significant after the Athenian amphitheatre. In this land, pagan history has strangely become intertwined with Christian history.

Fans of romance and mystery won't stay unmoved after visiting the Valley of the Butterflies. This area got its name because the banks of the stream running through the gorge in the valley are covered in butterflies of the rarest colours. A wonder like this is only possible in these parts, where the climate is mild and warm. The whole atmosphere of the island seems built purely to give people nothing but good feelings.

Special attention should go to the beaches of Lindos, which lie near the bay of St. Paul the Apostle. Like the rest of Greece, this spot is also famed for the legend of Tlepolemus, son of Heracles, who stopped in these very places with his companions. This proves that Lindos was a very important waypoint on the road east. All the beaches are beautifully set up, with umbrellas provided and good restaurants nearby.

Various little shops offer souvenirs to remember a wonderfully spent time. As a memento of Lindos you can bring home ceramic pieces, thanks to which Lindos's fame has spread not only across all of Greece, but across Europe too. You can also pick up a few antique or modern plates, sold at Lindos's shop-museum.

Just the simple realisation that all these monuments of antiquity carry a fairly solid age gives you reason to reflect on just how developed that ancient civilisation was, the one that left its descendants such otherworldly beauty. You can spend your holiday in Greece not only in Lindos, but in other wonderful places too. You can even find hot and budget tours to Corfu — anyone willing can spend their holiday in the most beautiful of lands, whatever requirements they might have for a trip to Greece.