Why the
Lindos Acropolis
in the Greek Islands
is special

The Lindos Acropolis (see upper part of photo) is perched dramatically on a promontory in southern Greece. It's a beautifully stunning sight I will never forget.

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Lindos Acropolis
tips & insights

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Architecture

The Lindos Acropolis is a sprawling complex of structures. Many different building styles are evident. This reflects the many cultures that held sway at different periods over the Lindos Acropolis. These include Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine. Today, the Hellenistic influence is the most obvious.

The Temple of Athena is the most famous building, but the walls surrounding the Lindos Acropolis dominate the site.

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Knights of St. John

The massive walls were built by the Knights of St. John, which governed Rhodes Island in southern Greece for many years.

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Cliffs

The seaside cliffs on two sides are as high as a 30-story building and drop precipitously to the sea.

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Reaching the Lindos Acropolis

You can do it only by foot or (for part of the way) by donkey. The last part of the trek is the hardest and is beyond the donkey's reach. You must climb a long, steep stairway with the hot sun beating down on your head (wear a hat). Some of the stones underfoot have been worn slippery smooth through centuries of use (wear comfortable shoes with good traction).

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Views

Your hard climb is rewarded by more than seeing the ruins. Below you is a vista of one of the Greek Islands' most attractive seascapes, You also view the bayside village of Lindos.

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Village

Allow time to visit the village of Lindos. It has charming whitewashed dwellings and a sandy beach. Be sure to explore its twisting, exceptionally narrow lanes. In some places, it's difficult to pass a person without turning sideways.

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