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Rhodes
Rhodos Town
Rhodes
Airport
The largest of the Dodecanese islands
offering a bustling capital town,
dramatic old ruins, vibrant night life and
one of the best sunshine records in
Greece.
Rhodes has a remarkable range of
scenery from the lush greenery and
mountains of the North West to the flat
plains of the south. With natural springs,
beautiful flowers and butterflies you can
understand why Helios the sun god
and patron saint of Rhodes had a lot to
smile about!
Miles of sandy beach beaches, clear
blue seas, a jagged coast line together
with picturesque natural beauty, along
with world famous resorts such as
Lindos make Rhodes one of the top
holiday destinations in the med.
Contents
A little more about Villa Plus 04
Villa Plus Service Centre 05
Before you go 06 - 07
Getting to and from your villa 08
Villa Plus Travel Insurance 09
About your villa 10 - 11
Health and Safety 12 - 13
Places to visit 14 - 15
Festivals and Events 16
Sports 17
Children’s Activities 18
Shopping 19
Food 20
Resorts
Lindos 21
Pefkos 22
Lardos 23
Kalathos 24
Kalathos
Useful Information 25
Lindos
Lardos
Pefkos
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Welcome
A little
more about
Villa Plus
Welcome to Villa Plus. We hope you have a fabulous holiday in
Rhodes and would like to tell you a little about the company. As
a direct sell operator we only sell our own holidays. This means
we place great emphasis on quality and service. In fact we take
a personal interest in the enjoyment of your holiday and all our
staff receive ongoing training to ensure we provide you with
consistently good service.
Villa Plus Service Centre
Villa Plus have arranged villa holidays since 1986. Our product focus is on better villas,
in better locations with private pools and more facilities. Over the years we’ve grown
from just one destination to 13 across Portugal, Spain, Cyprus and Greece. We’re now
one of the largest tour operators in the villa market and offer over 900 exclusive villas.
This holiday guide is designed to help you enjoy your holiday. Please read
it carefully before you go. That way we can ensure all the arrangements
made on your behalf run smoothly.
Thank you for choosing Villa Plus and we hope to see you again in the future.
Villa Plus Service Centre
Our resort staff are there to ensure all aspects of your holiday go
as planned and to maintain your privacy. In general, they will not
visit unless in an emergency or to carry out villa checks. Details of
your Villa Representative can be found in the security information
in your travel pack.
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About your holiday
Before you go
Here’s our tick list...
Travel documents
You’ll receive your holiday documents – specifically itinerary and
flight reference number (to quote at check in), accommodation
details, directions, car hire information and voucher – about ten
days before you travel. Please check the documents match your
reservation.
Holiday insurance
Whether you have taken the ‘Villa Plus’ holiday insurance or
not, if you or a member of your party have a pre-existing
medical condition, then you MUST advise your insurance
company straight away. Failure to do so may invalidate your
insurance.
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to
access state-provided healthcare in all European Economic Area
(EEA) countries and Switzerland at a reduced cost or sometimes
free of charge. The card is free of charge and, in addition to your
travel insurance, we recommend you sign up. Register online at
www.ehic.org.uk
Money
Whilst MasterCard and Visa cards are widely accepted, and most
resorts have ATM’s, we recommend that you get some Euro’s
before you go. Please note: travellers cheques are no longer used
in Spain.
Travel adaptor/s
If you bring your own electrical equipment then you will need to
bring a European travel adaptor.
Passport details
You must give your Advance Passenger Information (API,
sometimes called APIS) details to your airline before you fly.
Baggage allowance
Baggage allowance, normally 20 kilos per person, can depend on
who you’re flying with and will be specified on your itinerary.
Collapsible wheelchairs, car seats for infants, pushchairs and
carrycots may be carried as hand luggage in excess of the
baggage allowance and can usually be taken to the final
departure gate to be stored in the hold during the flight. Many
charter airlines now charge for excess baggage and equipment
such as golf clubs.
Dangerous goods
Please refer to the security policy of the airline you’re
travelling with.
Special needs and requirements
If you, or any member of your party, have any special needs
or specific requirements then please let us know at the time of
booking. We’ll send you a form for disabled and less mobile
clients for you to complete and return so we can ensure the villa
and flights you’ve chosen are completely suitable for your needs.
About your holiday
Towels
Although towels are provided in the villas, you’ll need to bring your
own beach and pool towels with you.
Any queries just call + 44 (0) 1727 836686 or
email info@villaplus.com
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Getting to and from your villa
Getting to and from your villa
Villa Plus transfer from airport
If you booked a Villa Plus transfer then, in
general, you’ll see your Representative in
the arrivals hall who will have organised
your transfer. Please refer to the itinerary in
your travel pack for more information.
Villa Plus car hire
If you’ve booked a car through Villa Plus
then please refer to your itinerary and car
hire voucher for collection details. It is
advisable that one member of the party
waits for the baggage whilst another goes
to the desk to complete the contract and
pay the appropriate deposit and so on.
Directions to your villa
Your directions are included in your travel
pack.
Arriving at your villa
You can get into your villa at 1pm. If you
arrive before 4pm, particularly in the
larger villas, the maid may still be tidying
up.
Lost luggage
If you’re unfortunate enough to lose your
luggage then you need to report this at the
lost luggage desk in the baggage reclaim
area.
Left luggage
If you have a late return flight, then there
are normally facilities where you can leave
your luggage on your last day. This
information can be found in the villa manual
or you can contact the local office.
Villa Plus Travel Insurance
Villa Plus holiday insurance is provided by Union Reiseversicherung AG. If you’ve
taken this out there is a 24 hour medical emergency assistance facilities service who
you can call directly on +44 (0) 845 260 3 260. Remember to have the following
information to hand:
n A contact telephone number
n Name and age of patient
n Location of hospital and doctor’s telephone number
n The medical problem
n Your premium receipt number and details of booked travel arrangements
Please refer to your Insurance policy for details of the procedure you should follow,
should you require outpatient treatment.
Villa Plus Travel Insurance
Leaving your villa
Please vacate your villa by 10am. The maid
could arrive as early as 8am.
Flight delays
EU legislation entitles passengers to
compensation from the airline if there is
denied boarding, cancellation or delay to
flights. Reimbursement in such cases is
the responsibility of the airline and will not
entitle you to a refund of the price of your
arrangements from us. If the airline does
not comply with these rules you should
complain to the CAA on +44 (0) 20 7453
6888 www.caa.co.uk
Villa keys
The keys to your villa will be contained in a
security key box at your villa. Details of this
together with the boxes security number
are included with your final documentation.
Normally only one set of keys will be
supplied for the villa that you will be
occupying. We would appreciate it if you
could take care of the keys as obtaining
replacement keys, or changing the locks
can be expensive.
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About Your Villa
About Your Villa
Cots/extra beds
The majority of the cots that we supply
are of the collapsible travel type. All cots
supplied in the villas comply with local
safety standards. All linen is laundered
together so if you have concerns about cot
linen, please bring your own. Extra beds
are normally of the fold-up variety and are
suitable for children only up to the age of
11 years old.
Gas Supply
Not all the villas have a gas supply. If
applicable, the villa will usually be supplied
with an orange coloured Butano gas
bottle. In the unlikely event that the gas
should run out, please contact our local
Villa Representative, who will arrange for a
replacement. Where gas water heaters are
used in villas, they are subject to an annual
inspection by local qualified engineers. A
carbon monoxide detector is provided for
your additional peace of mind.
Electricity
Electricity is 220 AC with continental twin
plugs. Your villa electricity supply is not
always as constant as in the UK. You may
find that the electricity will “trip off” if too
many appliances are used at once. This
has become more apparent as we have
added more equipment into the villas. If
this happens, simply turn off some
appliances and reset the main fuse box
(the location and full details will be in
the Villa Manual at the villa).
Internet
Most Resorts have an Internet access
point ‘Hot Spots’, where you can check
emails etc, and the location will be given
to you in the Villa Manual. Some individual
villas have internet access. Please see your
Villa Manual for more details.
Air Conditioning
Many villas now include air
conditioning/heating in the bedrooms as
standard. Please see the individual villa
descriptions. Some of these units operate
on a sensor that will turn off the unit if the
room is not in use. Please consult the Villa
Manual for full details. In the case of any
malfunction, we will endeavour to rectify
them as soon as possible, Villa Plus
cannot be responsible for any
non-operational time that is out of our
control.
Barbecues
All our villas have barbecues and
wherever possible, brick built. It is not
normal for maids to clean the barbecue
and we ask guests to leave them in a
reasonable and useable condition. We
have asked owners to supply cleaning
implements.
TV’s
To keep you entertained inside your villa,
you’ll find a TV which will have a mix of
satellite and terrestrial channels and also
offer some English speaking channels too.
DVD players (including films) are provided
in the majority in our villas.
About Your Villa
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Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Safety information
You’ll find a Villa Manual with safety
information specific to your villa at the
property. Please take the time on arrival
to familiarise yourselves with the safety
features and layout of your villa. If you’re
travelling with children then please take
the time to point out to any areas where
they should take particular care such as
the pool and balconies. If you have any
questions or concerns, then your Villa
Representative will be happy to assist.
Should you have an accident anywhere
in or around the villa you must report this
straight away to your Villa Representative.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any of our
villas and we would request you only
smoke outside the villa. Please do not
leave cigarette stubs in the garden.
Swimming pool
Whilst the swimming pool is an essential
part of the pleasure of holidaying for many
people, if misused it can be dangerous:
n Make sure you know the depths of the
pool.
n Please observe our strict no diving
policy.
n Do not run around the pool side -
especially children with wet feet.
n Do not go out of your depth unless you
are a good swimmer.
n Do not swim if you cannot see the
bottom. If this is the case contact your
Villa Representative as soon as
possible. Bad weather, thunder
storms and/or excess suntan oil
(especially the non waterproof types),
can turn the water cloudy. Use the
poolside shower before swimming to
keep the pool clean.
n Children and fair skinned people
should wear a hat and T-shirt whilst
in the pool as harmful ultra violet rays
can penetrate water up to a depth of
1.5m and are reflected off the water
surface.
n Beware of dangerous surfaces,
drainage channels, slippery tiles or
raised edges.
n Always supervise children and
non-swimmers in and around the pool
area.
n Do not swim if you have been drinking
alcohol, especially late at night.
Report an accident immediately to your
Villa Representative, who will attend the
villa. Any fault with the pool or its
equipment will be inspected and
immediate action taken to correct the
problem. If, in the opinion of the Villa
Representative the pool must be closed
for your safety until a repair is facilitated as
quickly as possible, you will be
instructed in writing to cease using the
pool and our liability shall not exceed 33%
of the villa rental portion of the holiday.
Pool Heating
Many of our swimming pools have been
fitted with a Pool Heat Pump, making the
pool 3°C to 5°C warmer at 1pm during the
day than a non-heated pool under normal
circumstances. This provides the pool with
a beneficial warming, but does not make it
a “hot” pool. Villa Plus cannot be
responsible for any non-operational time,
out of our control.
In the case of any malfunction, we will
endeavour to rectify them as soon as
possible and our liability shall not exceed
£150 per villa per week in total. If the pool
has a cover, please use it as it will
significantly increase the temperature of
the water.
Tap water
Water from the tap is generally ok for
cooking purposes. For drinking we
recommend you drink bottled water only.
Sun bathing
The best, safest and longer lasting tans
are built up gradually - but although most
travellers are aware of the danger, many
holidays are still ruined by the effects of
sunburn. Do take extreme care not to
over-expose yourself or your children
(particularly young babies), especially
during the first few days. We suggest you
stay under shade except for about 15
minutes in the early morning or late
afternoon on the first day, gradually
increasing the time as your skin becomes
accustomed to the sun. Even then be sure
to use a suntan preparation of the correct
factor for your skin and apply it liberally at
regular intervals, particularly after
swimming. Children should wear
sun-hats and their shoulders should be
covered as much as possible. We strongly
recommend the use of good quality,
waterproof sun creams especially when in
and out of the pool or down at the beach.
Beaches
Please be aware of the local safety
precautions when you visit the beaches.
At all times, for your own safety, comply
with the suggestions of the local lifeguards,
warning notices or flag systems. Should
you have any concerns consult a qualified
authority or your Villa Representative.
Breakages
Please notify our Villa Representative
should you notice any shortfalls in the
quality of furnishings/cleaning etc. In case
of breakages during your holiday, either
replace with a matching item or report the
damage to the Villa Representative. For
details of our accidental damage waiver or
security deposit, please refer to
www.villaplus.com
Security
Please store valuables in the safe provided
including vital documents If you do not use
the safe provided you may invalidate any
insurance claim that you may have.
Most villas have an alarm and nightlight.
Ensure the alarm is switched on when you
leave the villa.
Additionally make sure all doors/windows
are closed/locked if you leave the villa or
are around the pool.
Health and Safety
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Places to visit
Places to visit
Attractions
Acropolis of Lindos. The Acropolis a
stone temple of Athena Lindia was built
on the site and later the fortifications from
Byzantines defenses against the Arab
pirates were strengthened by the knights
of St John. The Acropolis can be reached
by foot but the most popular way is riding
a donkey!
St Paul’s Chapel. The most picturesque
setting of all, this tiny chapel is perched
below a cliff face in the shadow of the
acropolis of Lindos, next to the turquoise
waters of St Paul’s Bay. This is one of
the most popular venues for weddings
in Lindos as the surroundings make for
such fantastic photographs. The Greek
Orthodox Church state that St Paul the
apostle was shipwrecked just outside of
Lindos and found shelter here.
Prassonissi. The most Southern point
of the island and where the Aegean
meets the Mediterranean – a wind surfers
paradise!
Rhodes Old Medieval Town. Known
as the City of the Knights the Old town
overlooks the harbour and is completely
enclosed by the 15th and 16th Century
ramparts and moat which run between the
inner and out walls. After passing through
the walls and bridges you enter into a
medieval world carefully restored by the
Italians. This vast fortress once occupied
by the Turks still has the minarets, domed
mosques and hammans which are still
used today. Wandering along the streets
you will almost feel as if you are in the East.
Monastery of Tsambika. You will have
to walk up the hill, following the 350
steps. On the top of the hill you will find
the tiny, Byzantine church, dedicated to
Our Lady. It’s perched high at 300 m with
commanding coastal views, both north
over Kolymbia and south over Tsambika
beach until Lindos, which makes it worth,
to climb up. The legend is that any woman,
who is trying to conceive, should go up
there (barefoot), to pray to the Virgin, she
will be blessed with children. Here on
Rhodes the success of this visit means the
child must be called Tsambikos if it’s a boy
and Tsampika if it’s a girl, a unique name
for the people in Rhodes.
Butterfly valley. In the western side
of the island of Rhodes, approximately
five kilometers south east of the village
of Tholos, is the Valley of the Butterflies
(Petaloudes) During August, thousands
of butterflies (species Quadripunctaria
Poda) overwhelm the valley in order to
reproduce. During the rainy period, the
Butterflies in the caterpillar stage remain
in the Mediterranean thicket feeding on
the foliage. As the end of the wet season
approaches, towards the end of May, the
final stage is concluded and the butterfly in
all her perfection makes her appearance.
Seven springs offers a cool oasis, even
in the heat of high summer, swamped
in greenery. Waters come out from the
springs all year around, which end up in
a small lake. You get to the lake walking
through a narrow tunnel.
Kallithea Spa. The springs of Kallithea
have been known since ancient times.
These legendary spa waters attract
thousands of people every year.
Accompanied by their families, many
hope to be cured of aliments by the
healing water that spring from the rocks
surrounding the bay of Kallithea. There is
also a small bay where you can snorkel
and a modern café bar serving light meals,
ice creams and drinks.
Mandraki harbour was the main harbour
of Rhodes for almost 2,500 years. On the
left side you can see the entrance to the
harbour and the two deer, (it is believed
that the Colossus of Rhodes was standing
there) a Rhodian symbol of strength and
wealth. Mandraki Harbour still remains
very active, with lots of sailboats, private
yachts and small cruise boats that offer
trips around Rhodes and other nearby
islands such as Symi, Tilos and Kos. From
the commercial harbour you can also visit
Turkey for the day.
Places to visit
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Festivals and Events
Festivals and Events
March
Independance Day, March 25 on this day in 1821 the revolt against the
Turkish rule began. This Day is celebrated with the military and the school
parades.
June
Saint Petros and Saint Pavlos (St Peter and St Paul’s Day) June 29
is marked by special celebrations in the beautiful St Paul’s Bay close to
Lindos Village.
July
Festival of Agias Marinas July 16 in Apolakia Village
August
Kiotari Festival of Sotiros August 5 - 6
Asklipios Village Festival Kimiseos Theotokou August 14
Dormition of the Virgin, August 15 celebrated throughout Rhodes
Panagia Festival at Kremasti. August 14 - 23. There are many side stalls and
a small fun fair for the smaller children, very lively and a great atmosphere.
September
Festival of the holy Virgin at Mount Tsampika, September 8 dedicated to
all women wishing to conceive. They crawl to the top of mount Tsampika on
hands and knees in the hope that they may blessed with child.
Tourism day. September 27 The grand orchestra of Kallithea Municipality
and the orchestra of Stefanos Kazelis play traditional Greek folk dances in
Faliraki main square.
October
Ochi day. October 28 On this day in 1940 the Greek Government defied
Mussolini’s ultimatum demanding capitulation. Because of this historic “no”
the day is called “Ochi day” and is celebrated with school and military parades
in the capital and at the Villages as well.
Sports
Cycling
Cycling is possible all over the island. You
can hire a bicycle and enjoy your ride either
in town or exploring the whole island. The
International Cycling Games is organized
each year during the first half of March.
Fishing
Underwater fishing: There is an organized
underwater fishing center in the village of
Lardos
Golf
Golf: Afandou Golf Club - Rhodes Golf
Club is located at Afandou Beach and
belongs to the Greek National Tourist
Organization. The area covers 550,000 m2
and is an 18-hole course, par 72.Those
interested in playing can hire equipment
and clothing. There is also a refreshment
bar. Tel 22410 51256, 51451.
Hiking
There are many good walks on Rhodes.
Walking Rhodes (www.walking-rhodes.
com) is a company based in Lindos which
organises walking days around the local
area.
Horse Riding
You can hire horses for riding near the
village of Pastida and Ialyssos on the
western side of the beach or south near to
Kiotari beach.
Sailing
Rhodes is the most important centre in the
Aegean for yachting. The marina is located
in Mandraki and you can hire various craft,
bare-boat or crewed, sail or power, at the
Yacht Agency in Rhodes Town.
Scuba-diving
Lindos offers some of the most
spectacular diving in Greece. The various
sites include walls which just keep going
down, immense caverns and drift diving.
The depth and drift here bring in the
larger Mediterranean occupants, tuna and
even seals can be spotted. The caverns
appear to be lit by tiny lights, which on
approaching you find are the eyes of
hundreds of shrimp.
Pefkos has a beautiful beach of soft golden
sand and from every direction pine trees,
after which Pefkos was named. Pefkos
is a very pretty, shallow dive site with
many rock overhangs hiding a plethora of
Mediterranean Sea life.
Water sports
Lindos maybe hot in the summer months
but it has a cool platform! The water
sports centre offers a good variety of
fun including the ringos, water skiing,
wakeboarding and pedaloes.
During the summer months the thermal
wind of the Aegean sea, known as
meltemi, is present almost every day in
Lardos bay and provides flat water, which
means superb conditions for any kind of
watersport activities.
Windsurfing
Rhodes is renowned as one of the best
windsurfing spots in the world. Real pros
head for Prassonisi at the far south of
the island. Kite surfing is also growing
in popularity. The World Windsurfing
Championships also take place on the
island drawing the interest of many visitors.
Sports
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Children’s Activities
Children’s Activities
Water Park
Impressively large with a wide range of
rides, the water park is built Amphitheatrelike
on the side of hill above Faliraki beach.
Apart from traditional rides like slides, lazy
river and black hole it also has a rafting
slide, giant slide, aqua gym, lifeguards, a
bar and restaurants.They offer free bus
transfers to the park, you can call (+30)
22410 84403 to find out more regarding
the pickup locations and entrance fees.
Glass Bottom Boat
Location: Boat trip road Pefkos. Sails
to Lindos daily leaving in the morning
and returns to Pefkos at approximately
4pm. Sailing time 1 hour each way. Sea
cruises around the local coast – sailing
time approximately 1.5 hours. All trips sail
past the cliff from the movie ‘The Guns of
Navarone’, the Lions Head, St Pauls Bay
and Lindos Acropolis
Boat hires and water sports
in Pefkos
With speed boats, leisure boats, pedaloes,
canoes, fishing trips, sea safaris and
children’s boat rides. Pefkos main beach
offers lots of water fun!
Donkey rides
A great way to get around the village of
Lindos and the easiest way to reach the
top of the Ancient Acropolis!
Rhodes Aquarium
Rhodes Hydro biological Station is one
of the most important scientific research
centres on marine life in Greece located in
Rhodes Town.
Mini Golf
Lardos Hellas mini Golf has 18 standard
courses Swedish type recognized by the
W.M.F. (World mini Golf Federation) and is
located on the cross road Lardos-Pefki.
Rhodes Ostrich Farm and Park
Visit over 120 ostriches, foxes, a kangaroo,
llama, a monkey, antelopes, dwarf goats,
deer, wild boar, ponies, rabbits, ducks,
parrots, partridges, ferrets, skunks, and
more.
Shopping
There are over 4000 shops in the Old and new town of Rhodes!
The new town is very cosmopolitan; you will find The Body shop,
Marks and Spencer’s, H & M, Zara to name but a few. There are
also two large Beauty shops that sell perfume.
Rhodes Old Medieval town has a long
tradition in silverware, gold, leather and
ceramics and is also well known for
handmade rugs and embroidery’s.
Leather bags and purses made of the best
leather can be found in abundance as well
as handmade leather sandals and lace
table cloths.
Rhodian pottery decorated with traditional
designs that can be seen being handmade
in the ceramic factories in the villages is
also sold in the old town.
On the whole shops open at 9am.
Remember the siesta is every day from
2pm till 5pm when most shops will close
and re open from 5pm - 9pm. Wednesday
and Saturday is normally a half day and
Sunday closed. Tourist shops and the Old
Town remain open all day, every day till
late!
Markets
There is a large and colourful fruit and
vegetable market every Saturday morning
from 7am - 2pm in Zefiros near Rhodes
Town just before the new marina.
Shopping
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Food
Food
Lindos
Lindos
Eating out on Rhodes, as well as throughout Greece, is a great
pleasure, a way of life. A restaurant is more than a place to have
a bite before the evening entertainment, very often, dinner is the
entertainment. Whether in a small taverna or in the most elegant
restaurant, Greeks take their time over food.
A maze of narrow winding streets and white washed houses
cascading down the hillside to its sandy beaches below and
crowned by the Acropolis. In the village centre you will find roof
top tavernas, outdoor cafes, busy shops and above all friendly
locals.
There are a good variety of classic
restaurants that offer a wide selection
of international and Greek cuisine and
several international restaurants but if you
want to sample the real Greek style of
eating out you need to try the traditional
‘tavernas’ and grill rooms. Ranging from
very basic little places by the sea or up in
the mountains with a limited but usually
very fresh home cooked menu, to huge
establishments with large menus, live
music and on occasion dancing.
The traditional way to eat is to order a
selection of starters or ‘mezes’ which
are shared between the whole company
and then to have a main course each
which includes grilled meat, fish or one
of the many specialities such as Sofrito,
Moussaka, or Kleftiko. Greeks have
anything from one course to twenty
courses. You just go through the menu and
have one dish (or two) of what you fancy.
For dessert try Baklava or Gadaifi – pastry
with plenty of honey or syrup although
there is always a healthier option of fresh
fruits too!
There are three beaches each of equal
beauty: The main beach and Pallas Beach
are surrounded by tavernas and watering
holes. The swimming is glorious with plenty
of water sports for the energetic. On the
other side of the village you will find the
quieter and more relaxing bay of St Pauls.
At night Lindos comes alive with a variety
of restaurants and music bars all open until
the early hours.
Acropolis
The original site of a 4th C. BC temple
dedicated to the goddess Athena and can
be reached by foot or donkey! Lindos is a
pedestrianised village.
Church
The Byzantine church is dedicated to the
Virgin Mary. The walls are covered with
18th C frescoes.
Shops
Open from 0900 till 23.00 daily
Chemist
Open 0900 till 2300 located on the upper
part of the high street
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Pefkos
Pefkos
Pefkos (Pefki means Pine Trees) Situated 5km south of Lindos
this was once a small fishing village and the Lindians summer
hideaway. Pefkos has grown into a popular resort over the last 10
years.
Lardos
The idyllic Lardos beach and traditional village of Lardos make it
a perfect holiday retreat. Surrounded by green groves and fields,
Lardos lies 7 km south of Lindos, in the south-eastern side of the
island.
Shopping
The main beach is sandy and sheltered
with a canteen, a couple of tavernas and
water sports. There are several smaller
beaches, coves and rocky inlets along the
coast, some with facilities others natural,
peaceful and uncrowded. Pefkos has a
variety of good restaurants and lively bars
as well as a number of mini supermarkets
and tourist shops. Pefkos, known for its
leisurely pace and tranquillity is an ideal
base in the south.
Shops
Open 08.30 till 23.00 daily including
Sunday
Bakery
There is a bakery in Pefkos that remains
open 7 days a week where you can buy
your fresh bread and traditional Greek
cakes.
Chemist
Open 09.00 - 14.30 and 17.00 - 21.00
open daily including Sundays located on
the main Pefkos road.
Lardos beach is a mixture of sand
and pebbles and has plenty sunbeds,
umbrellas as well as water sports.
When having enough of sun, sand and
sea, discover the real traditional Greek life
in the centre of Lardos square Cool off next
to the pretty Italian Vrissi (fountain) set in
the middle of the square, and chose one
of the old charming cafes, for a refreshing
ice coffee or ouzo or enjoy one of many
traditional Greek style restaurants.
Shops
These include a butchers, mini grocery
stores and bakery and are open 08.30 till
14.00 and 17.00 till 21.00 - closed Sunday.
The larger supermarket used by the locals
is called Flevaris, located on the main road
to Lindos near Vlicha Bay and is open 7
days a week till 10pm.
Post office
Open 08.30 till 14.00 - closed Saturday
and Sunday
Chemist
Open 09.00 - 14.30 and 17.00 - 21.00
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Kalathos
Kalathos
Kalathos is a small traditional village located on a hillside
overlooking Kalathos beach and the blue Aegean Sea. Local
amenities include a pharmacy, a couple of petrol stations, bakery
and a mini market.
Sample some Greek dishes in one of the
tavernas in the village or along the sea
front and enjoy a relaxing evening with the
locals in one of the bars. Every Sunday
the church bells will ring at Saint Mary’s,
which is built into the rock side and holds
paintings of the 12th century. Following
the main road just 5 km south is the
historical village of Lindos. Kalathos beach
a 20 minute walk from the village. Rarely
crowded, this beautiful tranquil beach is
some 4 km long with a mixture of sand,
fine shingle and pebbles and a long the
shore are a couple of restaurants and a
canteen.
Useful Information
Language
Greek
Currency
Euro
International dialling code
+0030 (Area code North 22410 Area code South 22440)
Emergency Services
100 or 112
Time
If you are travelling from the UK then you must put your watch forward 2 hours.
Electricity
220 AC - travellers from the UK will need a two-pin plug adaptor.
Useful Information
Shops
These include a mini grocery stores and
bakery are open 08.30 till 14.00 and 17.00
till 21.00 - closed Sunday.
The larger supermarket used by the locals
is called Flevaris, located on the main road
to Lindos near Vlicha Bay and is open 7
days a week till 10pm.
Petrol stations
Open 08.00 - 21.00 (7 days a week)
Chemist
Open 09.00 - 14.30 and 17.00 - 21.00
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