Apolakkia – Rhodes A Must See Place worth-seeing in 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 like if it is developed inside a ditch. According to a myth, its name has been derived from lakos (Greek) which means ditch.
Attractions:
Entrance to this village of Rhodes Island gives pleasures of an enchanting post card that consists of the prehistoric silent monasteries, windmills and tiled roof houses. 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.
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. If you are looking for the village square walk beside the main street, and you are there. You can also enjoy visiting a prehistoric Italian mansion here. 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.
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. In 1290, Saint George Vardas built this temple. 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 place carries the relics of paleochristian place of worship 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. No other services are available here.
Moreover, you would really enjoy the cool and calm atmosphere of the apolakkia village with its beautiful lake and prehistoric sites. Therefore, among many other nice villages on Rhodes Island, Apolakkia is definitely one of the top visit places on Island Rhodes, Greece.
Rhodes Island-Greece is no doubt a heaven on earth, and if you really want to enjoy every moment of your Rhodes Holidays with full freedom, fun and entertainment, you must pay a visit to Rhodes
