Lindos
Lindos is a whitewashed village on Rhodes, Greece, where the walk up to a Doric temple and a Knights' castle is the main draw. Go early, before the day-trip coaches arrive, or stay overnight.
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Lindos is a whitewashed village on the east coast of Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands in Greece. Its houses climb the slope below an acropolis that holds a Doric temple to Athena Lindia. A medieval castle built by the Knights of St John stands on the same height, and the village runs down to a small harbor bay with a beach.
Most visitors come on a day trip from Rhodes Town, and the site is busiest when tour groups arrive. The walk up to the acropolis is steep and takes time, so plan at least half a day in the village. Spring and fall suit walking the lanes in mild weather. A night here lets you see the village after the day groups leave. Stay near the center if you want to walk everywhere, and plan on a bus or car to reach it from Rhodes Town.
Lindos in five
- Climb the acropolis in the first hoursThe temple of Athena Lindia and the medieval walls stand on a rock with almost no shade. Go early, bring water and check the culture ministry's site for current hours and tickets.
- Walk up instead of riding a donkeyDonkeys carry visitors up the lanes in summer, but animal welfare concerns are widely raised and the climb is short. Wear shoes with grip, since the stone steps are polished and slippery.
- Stay one night to see the quiet eveningsAfter the coaches leave the lanes empty out and the harbor turns calm. Rooms sit in restored village houses, many up steps, so ask about luggage access before you book.Rhodes
- Park at the village edgeCars cannot enter the lanes, and the parking areas outside fill by late morning in summer. Arrive early, or take a taxi or the bus from Rhodes Town.
- Take the bus from Rhodes Town if you do not driveBuses run from Rhodes Town's east-side station, with a trip time of around 1 to 1.5 hours. Check the last return time before you settle in for sunset.Rhodes Town
Need to know
- Airport
- Rhodes Diagoras (RHO), about 55 km north; about 1 hour by car
- Getting there
- Bus or car from Rhodes Town, about 1–1.5 hours
- Getting around
- On foot; no cars in the village lanes
- Best base
- In the village for evenings; Pefkos or Haraki for beaches
- Time needed
- A half day, or an overnight
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh15°Low11°Mild, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh17°Low13°Spring walksMarchClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring walks
- AprilClear4 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Easter, mildAprilClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Easter, mild
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Warm, ruinsMayClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 27 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, ruins
- JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low23°Hot, sea warmJuneClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, sea warm
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Hot, busyJulyClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low26°Hot, peak crowdsAugustClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, peak crowds
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low24°Warm, calmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh25°Low20°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh20°Low17°Rain, closingNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, closing
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Mild, wetDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
Average daily high and low in Rhodes Town, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Lindos
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
19
- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Lindos
10:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today20°19°100%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 20°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue22°17°70%Tuesday: Rain. High 22°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 70%.
- Wed23°16°10%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 23°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Thu21°17°0%Thursday: Clear. High 21°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri19°15°0%Friday: Clear. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat19°9°3%Saturday: Clear. High 19°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun21°8°3%Sunday: Clear. High 21°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 3%.
Updated 08:19 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Rhodes Townabout 1–1.5 hours by bus or carA walled medieval city with the Palace of the Grand Master.Read the guide
- Harakiabout 15 min by car northA small bay below the ruined Feraklos castle.
- Pefkosabout 10 min by car southwestA pine-lined resort village with a few small beaches.
Before you go to Lindos
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Rules for Lindos, checked
- Greece is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (mfa.gr) before you fly.Source
- Non-EU visitors may be fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's current EES guidance before you travel.
- Greek archaeological sites, including the Lindos Acropolis, can refuse entry to visitors in very revealing clothing. Check current site rules on odysseus.culture.gr.Source
- Flying a drone in Greece needs permission and must follow the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority rules. Check them before you bring one.
Plan around Lindos
The whole island: beaches, castles and roads
Read the guideRhodes TownMedieval walled city, a long bus ride away
Read the guideAll of GreeceEntry rules, ferries and island planning
Read the guideDodecaneseIsland chain from Rhodes to Kos
Read the guideKarpathosQuiet, windy island south of Rhodes
Read the guideTours and ticketsGuided trips and entry tickets compared
Read the guideLindos FAQ
Is Lindos worth visiting?
Yes for the acropolis, the whitewashed lanes and the harbor bay. It is crowded from late morning to mid-afternoon in summer, so go early or stay overnight to see it quiet.
How far is Lindos from Rhodes Town?
About 55 km, roughly an hour by car or 1 to 1.5 hours by bus. Tours leave from Rhodes Town, and taxis cost more but save time.
Can you visit Lindos as a day trip from Rhodes Town?
Yes. Most visitors go by bus, tour or car and spend half a day on the acropolis, the lanes and a swim. Stay a night if you want the quiet evenings.
Do you need to book tickets for the Lindos Acropolis?
Check the culture ministry's official ticket page for current hours, fees and online options. Rules change by season, and online booking can save a queue at the gate.
Where should you stay in Lindos?
In the village for the lanes and evenings, with steps and no cars. Pefkos or Haraki suit beach stays and easier access, and both are a short drive from Lindos.