Walking Lindos: Lanes, Steps and Bay
Lindos is built for walking. The village is car-free inside its lanes, the sights sit within a few minutes of each other and the best routes need no guide. This page sets out a self-guided circuit, with timings and notes on shoes, shade and the best hours.
Before you start
Lindos is hot in summer, with afternoons regularly above 35 C in July and August, and the stone underfoot is polished and slippery. Wear trainers or sturdy sandals with grip, not flip-flops, and carry water and a hat. The best walking hours are early morning and the evening. In the dry months from April to October wildfire risk is high, so heed the 112 alerts and local guidance, and see the UK government advice .
Walk 1: the village lanes
Start at the village square and wander the lanes. The pebble-mosaic courtyards, called votsalota, the doorways of old captains’ mansions and the bell tower of the Panagia church are the details to look for. There is no fixed route, and getting a little lost is part of it. Walk early or in the evening, when the lanes are cooler. Many shops and restaurants close outside the summer season, and the village is much quieter in winter.
Walk 2: up to the Acropolis
From the square, the way up follows stepped lanes and polished stone, a steep climb of a few hundred steps. Allow 10 to 25 minutes depending on pace and heat, with stops. Working donkeys also use the lower part of the route, so keep to the side and give them room. The climb is on foot all the way, with no lift. At the top there is almost no shade. A ticket costs about €20 full price and about €10 reduced, with timed entry, so check hhticket.gr before setting out, along with opening hours, which change by month.
Walk 3: down to St Paul’s Bay
From the village, a walk of about 15 minutes leads down to St Paul’s Bay, passing the ancient theatre below the Acropolis. The theatre is an open-air ruin behind railings. At the bay, a small chapel stands on the shore. Entry to the water is mostly over rock, so water shoes help for a swim. Tambakio, a beach restaurant on the bay, makes a good stop for lunch. The walk back up is uphill, so leave energy for it.
Walk 4: the bay front
Lindos Main Beach and Pallas Beach lie on the village side, and a stroll along the front is flat and easy. It suits an evening walk after a day of climbing.
Guided options
Most visitors walk Lindos on their own. For a guided day, Trekking Hellas runs a full-day Discover Lindos sea kayak tour from Vlycha Beach, from about €140, on Sundays from April to October, with a visit to the archaeological site. See the Trekking Hellas page . For other guided walks, search Lindos walking tours .
Getting to the start
The KTEL bus from Rhodes Town costs €5.50 one way and stops at Krana Square, at the edge of the village. Drivers park in the Krana area and a shuttle links the car parks with the village. Check ktelrodou.gr for times.
Read more: sightseeing in Lindos and activities in Lindos .