Did you know the town and island are both called Rhodes? There I was trying to find the name of the island thinking it might be different.
Away on my own for 4 nights and stayed at Amaryllis Apartments on a half board basis (even though yes it does have its own self catering apartment). I booked it cause its on the beach and there was no pool. I don't see the point of a pool on holiday when you can be on the beach which is why you leave London!
I was told it was has not been a busy season for local business, that there is not as much tourist. I couldn't have been more happy about where I picked to go for a woman to be alone on holiday. It was safe and easy to get around and the people are friendly and helpful.
The locals say get off the main path and get lost in the streets. I tried, I did, but you always managed to go round in circles as it all meets you back to the main square or to the start of the ascend to the acropolis.
The Acropolis is not as wow as going to ancient ruins like in Egypt. But they are restoring it and the view at the top is worth it. You have to at least say you have been up there! I was thinking the ancient Greeks were not afraid of heights or dieing of heat stroke.
If your going to eat anywhere in Lindos go to Mythos. Its right above the square, stairs are on the side of the information building. The food is great and the mojito went down nice and smooth. The view is WOW, service was polite and helpful, all fabulous and relaxing.
Tips & Details:
Book a transfer coach on your way to and from hotel and airport as the buses have loads of stops and plus the transfer would be cheaper and gets you straight there!
Amaryllis Apartments is where I stayed. Room was clean, has hair dryer, TV and AC. It's rear gates open to the beach and their beach restaurant serves filling portions, great service and even better food, with a view of the beach as you eat.
Buses are every half hour and they have a break period in the afternoon. So maybe note down the times it departs as you don't want to wait in the heat for an hour if you miss it.
Away on my own for 4 nights and stayed at Amaryllis Apartments on a half board basis (even though yes it does have its own self catering apartment). I booked it cause its on the beach and there was no pool. I don't see the point of a pool on holiday when you can be on the beach which is why you leave London!
I was told it was has not been a busy season for local business, that there is not as much tourist. I couldn't have been more happy about where I picked to go for a woman to be alone on holiday. It was safe and easy to get around and the people are friendly and helpful.
Lindos
My base was in Lardos. Not to busy with a handful of shops and not that far from Lindos. It costs €1.60 to get a bus from Lardos to Lindos and buses are every half hour, travel time around 20mins if that.The Acropolis is not as wow as going to ancient ruins like in Egypt. But they are restoring it and the view at the top is worth it. You have to at least say you have been up there! I was thinking the ancient Greeks were not afraid of heights or dieing of heat stroke.
If your going to eat anywhere in Lindos go to Mythos. Its right above the square, stairs are on the side of the information building. The food is great and the mojito went down nice and smooth. The view is WOW, service was polite and helpful, all fabulous and relaxing.
Rhodes
"Rodos" is around 1.5hrs away from Lardos on the bus costing €5.50. Its the main port and biggest city. If you want to shop old and new as well as see sights this is where you need to be. But for me it is very much a city, I can only assume this is what Athens would be like, a hub of tourist walking around and being pulled into the restaurants situated outside old town looking out to the harbour.
I was only here for 2 things. To see the site of what was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. The site of Colossus, was a statue of a man straddling the port, with ships sailing between his legs, and what was said to have inspired The Statue of Liberty.
Old town. The city behind the medieval walls steeped in history. A hub of tourist shopping and museums. Its actually a little cheaper here in Rhodes then it was in Lindos for tourist shopping, and you do have a bit more to choose from. But then again you find better house and ceramic items in Lindos.
Tips & Details:
Book a transfer coach on your way to and from hotel and airport as the buses have loads of stops and plus the transfer would be cheaper and gets you straight there!
Amaryllis Apartments is where I stayed. Room was clean, has hair dryer, TV and AC. It's rear gates open to the beach and their beach restaurant serves filling portions, great service and even better food, with a view of the beach as you eat.
Buses are every half hour and they have a break period in the afternoon. So maybe note down the times it departs as you don't want to wait in the heat for an hour if you miss it.
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