Apolakkia is a very small and quiet village located 92 kilometers away from Rhodes city 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. If you believe a myth, then the name means ditch for the Greek word lakos.
Attractions:
Soon after your entrance to the Apolakkia village in Rhodes Island, you would feel yourself inside an amazing post card where you will find medieval residencies with tile roofs along with the peaceful monasteries and windmills of the past. This magical place attracts people from around the world due to its charming Apolakkia Lake and its enchanting dam.
Additionally, this village carries a nice beach where you can enjoy swimming in the deep bluish waters. 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.
Food lovers who wish to eat in a friendly environment are recommended to visit this place 4 kilometers beyond Apolakkia en route for Kattavia. You can also enjoy yourself with one of the amazing views of the west coast. Apolakkia also offers some of the ancient sites. The village square is very easy to find, because you just have to follow the main street of the village. You can see a medieval Italian manor in this area. It is available in the classic Italian architectural style. Conceivably this building is one of the most amazing infrastructures of 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 leftover of paleochristian temple that was dedicated to Saint Anastasia is the other renowned place here. Both these sights come into Zonara region in Rhodes Island.
Apolakkia Beach:
Apolakkia or Limni beach is 3,500 meters in length and 35 meters wide in breadth. 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. 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. Therefore, among other worth-seeing places in Rhodes Island, Apolakkia village is one of the must visit places during your vacations on Island Rhodes, Greece.
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