Apolakkia Village
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 as if it constructed inside a ditch. According to a myth, its name has been derived from lakos (Greek) which 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.
Furthermore, the deep bluish water of the village’s beach offers swimming to the visitors. It also offers shadowy trees with entire silence and peace for your relaxation. You can also avail delicious cuisines in any of the taverns on Apolakkia village of Rhodes Island. 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. Some of the prehistoric places are also on offer by Apolakkia. Walking beside the main street you will lead to the village square. You can also enjoy visiting a prehistoric Italian mansion here. 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.
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. In 1290, it was established by Saint George Vardas. 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 (Limni) beach owns 3,500 meters of length and 35 meters of width. 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. This place does not carry any other services.
Moreover, you would really enjoy the cool and calm atmosphere of the apolakkia village with its beautiful lake and prehistoric sites. 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 is one of the top visited places around the globe, and Rhodes Island offers all sorts of facilities including cool and calm atmosphere during your Rhodes Holidays so that you can recall back this moment of your life ever
