Lindos
An archaeological site and fishing village on the east coast of Rhodes. A medieval fortress and the ancient Acropolis of Lindos stand on a rock 116 metres above the sea, with the Doric Temple of Athena Lindia at the top.
- Where
- Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 36.0913, 28.0855
Get the Lindos stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Lindos. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your South Aegean volume with your photos and a note.
Near Lindos
Medieval City of Rhodes 41 km
The walled old town of Rhodes, built by the Knights of St John in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Palace of the Grand Master and the Street of the Knights are inside, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes 41 km
A medieval castle in the old town of Rhodes, also known as the Kastello. It is one of the few examples of Gothic architecture in Greece, built on the site of an earlier citadel and used by the Knights Hospitaller.
Kaunos 95 km
The ruins of a city of ancient Caria, a few kilometres west of Dalyan across the reedy river. Its theatre, baths and harbour sit below the cliffs where the town's famous temple-fronted rock tombs were carved high above the water.
Nisyros 99 km
A round volcanic island in the Dodecanese with a large crater called Stefanos that visitors can walk into. Steam rises from the floor, and the village of Mandraki has a monastery over the harbour.
Karpathos 103 km
The second largest Dodecanese island, long and mountainous, with windy beaches that attract windsurfers. The mountain village of Olympos in the north keeps old customs, dress and a local dialect, and the main town is Pigadia.
Butterfly Valley 104 km
A steep, protected valley on the Mediterranean coast near Fethiye, closed in by cliffs and opening onto a small beach. It is named for the many butterfly species that live there, and most people arrive by boat.
Ölüdeniz 109 km
A beach resort 14 km south of Fethiye, where a sheltered lagoon of still, pale blue water meets the open sea. Paragliders launch from Mount Babadağ above and drift down to land on the sand.
Asclepeion of Kos 114 km
A sanctuary on the island of Kos dedicated to Asclepius, the god of healing, and one of the most famous in the ancient world. It was a healing centre linked to Hippocrates, who was born on the island, and it has terraces rising up a hillside.
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Questions
Where is Lindos?
Lindos is in Rhodes, South Aegean, Greece. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Medieval City of Rhodes (41 km), Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (41 km), Kaunos (95 km).
How do I get the Lindos stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Lindos and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your South Aegean volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Lindos before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your South Aegean volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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