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The Hidden Side Of Rhodes Article by Paul Joseph, photos by Anna Chapman |
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services around the world.
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Despite its generous size, Rhodes is an Island of understated appeal. Ask a neutral to recall a
famous Acropolis and the answer will doubtless be Athens. Enquire of a Greek party island and
they are likely to respond with Mykonos or Los.
famous Acropolis and the answer will doubtless be Athens. Enquire of a Greek party island and
they are likely to respond with Mykonos or Los.
Yet unbeknown to many, Rhodes boasts its own ancient ruins to rival the
mainland capital, as well as its own dusk-till-dawn party town. Indeed, the
heritage site of Lindos and hedonistic resort of Faliraki represent the
versatility of this enjoyable chunk of Greek Isle.
My travelling partner Anna and I were to be based on the south of the
island, in the town of Kiotari, making a hire car a necessity if we were to see
much beyond our hotel resort.
Fighting back our instincts for intrepid discovery, we first hit the Rhodes hot
spots. Located 15km north of our resort was the captivating site of Lindos.
Looming large over the town is an imposing Acropolis, used to defend the
island against the feared Ottomans in the 14th Century. Down below,
nestled in a crater of winding streets is the modern village, scattered with
souvenir shops, rooftop cafes, bars and restaurants.
mainland capital, as well as its own dusk-till-dawn party town. Indeed, the
heritage site of Lindos and hedonistic resort of Faliraki represent the
versatility of this enjoyable chunk of Greek Isle.
My travelling partner Anna and I were to be based on the south of the
island, in the town of Kiotari, making a hire car a necessity if we were to see
much beyond our hotel resort.
Fighting back our instincts for intrepid discovery, we first hit the Rhodes hot
spots. Located 15km north of our resort was the captivating site of Lindos.
Looming large over the town is an imposing Acropolis, used to defend the
island against the feared Ottomans in the 14th Century. Down below,
nestled in a crater of winding streets is the modern village, scattered with
souvenir shops, rooftop cafes, bars and restaurants.
With the sun on our backs, we made the arduous trek up to the Acropolis
to take a look around. Blissfully free of tourists, we were even let into the
main arenas for free, as a token of thanks for looking after a couple of
donkeys while the owner was away. I wonder if that happens on Blackpool
beach!
to take a look around. Blissfully free of tourists, we were even let into the
main arenas for free, as a token of thanks for looking after a couple of
donkeys while the owner was away. I wonder if that happens on Blackpool
beach!
The Acropolis is an impressive site. Whilst lacking the same grandiose air of
significance of its Athens counterpart, Lindos’ answer is physically more
striking. Even six centuries later, it’s not difficult to imagine the castle being
used to fortify the town against the oncoming attack of the Ottomans.
A couple of hours exploration was enough for us, and we made our way
back to ground level where we enjoyed a rewarding and refreshing fruit
juice in one of Lindos’ fantastic roof-top bars.
Then it was time to satiate our thirst for real adventure. We hopped in our
hire car and simply drove, referring only occasionally to our dog-eared map
to ensure we weren’t heading onto private property.
significance of its Athens counterpart, Lindos’ answer is physically more
striking. Even six centuries later, it’s not difficult to imagine the castle being
used to fortify the town against the oncoming attack of the Ottomans.
A couple of hours exploration was enough for us, and we made our way
back to ground level where we enjoyed a rewarding and refreshing fruit
juice in one of Lindos’ fantastic roof-top bars.
Then it was time to satiate our thirst for real adventure. We hopped in our
hire car and simply drove, referring only occasionally to our dog-eared map
to ensure we weren’t heading onto private property.