Lindos
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Lindos
GPS: 36°05.8′N, 28°05.5′E
Background
Lindos (Λίνδος) is pleasant anchorage just under the castle of ancient Lindos, one of Rhodes main attractions. The anchorage is protected from the meltemi but is open to the E and with southerlies there is a swell. Anchor at 5-10 m where there is room. The bottom is sand and rocks, usually good holding.
Warning: With the meltemi there are fierce gusts into the bay. Make sure your anchor is holding.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
There are no difficulties to the approaches of Lindos.
Check-in facilities
None.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Líndos is not only a good anchorage but also a lovely town and a very important archaeological site.
The Acropolis of Lindos (Tues-Fri 8:00-18:00, Sat & Sun 8:30-14:40) dominates the town and cove. One can walk up the steep hill or hire a donkey. Inside the Acropolis one can see the ruins of the Doric Stoa dedicated to Lindian Athena the patron goddess of the city. Further up the "stairway to Heaven" leads to the foundations of the Propylaea and to the temple of Athena. On the N slope is the small sanctuary of Voukopion where as the name implies bulls were sacrificed to Athena.
The village of Lindos was one of the loveliest villages in the Aegean. Alas, it has been "discovered." Many wealthy foreigners, British, Germans, Italians, even Saudi Princes, have bought houses here and its cobbled streets can be full of crowds. Still, during the off-season the village retains some of its older charms.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Not available.
Laundry
Not available.
Grocery Stores
Few groceries stores.
Eateries
- The Xenomania has a good reputation.
- For Greek food try Mavriko's
- Butcher's Grill serves traditional Greek food.
- There are many non-Greek restaurants of dubious quality.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Can be hired here.
Marine Stores & Facilities
None. You have to go to Mandraki.
Repairs
Not available. You have to go to Mandraki.
Transportation
Busses to the town of Rhodes, taxis.
References & Publications
See Greece.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Lindos (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:
- 1985 --Istioploos 12:03, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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