Lindos

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Lindos

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Chart of Lindos

Background

The Anchorage of Lindos
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Lindos (Λίνδος) [36° 05.5' N 028° 07.5' E] 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.

Approach and Navigation

There are no difficulties to the approaches of Lindos.

Check-in facilities

None.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The Acropolis of Lindos
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The Town of Lindos
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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 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

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

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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