Apolakkia Village A Must See Place worth-seeing in Rhodes, Greece
At a distance of 92 kilometers from Rhodes city, Apolakkia is a pretty diminutive as well as a silent village in Rhodes Island. Being close to Lindos, it can be reached by following the Gennadi to Vati highway. The village looks like being surrounded by a ditch. A myth says that its name has comes from lakos (Greek, and this means ditch.
Attractions:
On your entrance to this village on Rhodes Island, you would feel like stepping into an astounding old post-card, which comprises of petite long-established houses having tile-roofs, medieval windmills and silent monasteries. 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. Rhodes Island offers mouth-watering dishes in your chosen taverns at Apolakkia village. Similarly, if you wish to have some fresh fish, then you are recommended to visit Chrisama Restaurant.
This exclusive place being 4 kilometers away from Apolakkia (towards Kattavia), provides refreshing meals in a pleasant atmosphere. 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. If you are looking for the village square walk beside the main street, and you are there. Here, you can visit an ancient Italian mansion. It is available in the classic Italian architectural style. This is perchance a pretty charming building in Rhodes Island. Today, it is being used as a Cultural Centre.
This area also offers a petite place of worship of the post-byzantine times. It is located ahead the dam of the lake that is leading towards the neighboring village of Monolithos. In 1290, Saint George Vardas built this temple. You can amuse yourself with a beautiful scene of Fournoi beach from this temple.
At a little distance from the temple towards the way to Kattavia, you can explore two renowned places. One among them is the foundations of the Agia Irini church of the 6th century. The other one is the ruins of a paleochristian temple dedicated to Saint Anastasia. Both these sights come into Zonara region in Rhodes Island.
Apolakkia Beach:
Apolakkia Beach commonly termed as Limni Beach, is 3500 meters in length and 35 meters in width. This prominent beach gets crowded in summer season. To access this beach, you should follow the way going down from Apolakkia in the direction of Katavia. You are also advised to follow the signs. You can have a shower along with a parking area. This place does not carry any other services.
In addition, Apolakkia village along with its cool & calm surroundings, beautiful lake and ancient places will make your vacations more wonderful. This is the reason why Apolakkia is one of the Rhodes villages that is very popular, and is visit by many tourists every year.
Rhodes Island-Greece is no doubt a heaven on earth, and if you really want to enjoy every moment of your Rhodes Holidays with full freedom, fun and entertainment, you must pay a visit to Rhodes
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