Apolakkia – Rhodes. A place worth-seeing on Island Rhodes

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 seems as if it constructed inside a ditch. If you believe a myth, then the name means ditch for the Greek word lakos.

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Attractions:
Entry to this unique village in Rhodes Island makes you feel in a mesmerizing post card featuring various old windmills, beautifully tiles roof houses along with any quiet monasteries of the past. This magical place attracts people from around the world due to its charming Apolakkia Lake and its enchanting dam.

Apart from this, the beach of the village offers swimming activities into the deep blue waters. 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.

At 4 kilometers’ distance from Apolakkia towards Kattavia, this unique place offers its visitors with a relaxing meal with superb cuisines served in a friendly 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. The village square is very easy to find, because you just have to follow the main street of the village. Here, you can visit an ancient Italian mansion. It is available in the classic Italian architectural style. Perhaps, it is one of the most appealing infrastructures in Rhodes Island. Today, it is being used as a Cultural Centre.

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

In order to explore two famous places, you should visit Kattavia located at a small distance from the temple. One among them is the foundations of the Agia Irini church of the 6th century. You can find remnants of paleochristian temple at another place that was dedicated to Saint Anastasia . 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. You can approach this beach by following the way downward from Apolakkia to Kattavia. You are also advised to follow the signs. You can have a shower along with a parking area. You cannot find any other transportation facility from this place.

Besides this, the fresh and peaceful environment of Apolakkia village along with its amazing lake & medieval places will attract your attention. This is the reason why Apolakkia is one of the Rhodes villages that is very popular, and is visit by many tourists every year.

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