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 looks like being surrounded by 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. 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. Walking beside the main street you will lead to the village square. 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.

Besides all this, you can also enjoy visiting a petite post-Byzantine temple. It is located ahead the dam of the lake that is leading towards the neighboring village of Monolithos. It was constructed by Saint George Vardas in 1290. You can amuse yourself with a beautiful scene of Fournoi beach from this temple.

You can travel a little distance from the church towards Kattavia, if you really want to discover two known 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. You cannot find any other transportation facility from this place.

Furthermore, the peaceful environment of Apolakkia village with its old places and lake will fill your life with memories. Therefore, among many other nice villages on Rhodes Island, Apolakkia is definitely one of the top visit places on Island Rhodes, Greece.

Rhodes is one of the top visited places around the globe, and Rhodes Island-Greece 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

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