To find out how to get to Lindos Acropolis from the village, follow the cobbled path through Lindos and continue uphill to the archaeological site above it. The walk from Lindos Harmony Suites, a hotel in Lindos takes about 11 minutes on foot; opening hours and admission details can help you plan when to go.
- Location: above Lindos village, on the southeastern side of Rhodes.
- Approach: a cobbled path through the village, followed by an uphill walk.
- Admission: general admission is €20.
- Seasonal hours: winter hours are 08:00–15:30 from November through March; summer hours are 08:00–20:00.
Walking from Lindos Village
The route to Lindos Acropolis starts in Lindos village and follows a cobbled path uphill. As the Acropolis sits high above the village, keep following the path as it climbs toward the archaeological site.
The village’s pedestrian lanes are part of the approach, so take them at walking pace and allow for the climb. For context on the lanes and local sights, the Lindos village guide covers getting around the settlement.
What is the uphill approach like?
The approach is uphill, with a cobbled path through the village leading to the Acropolis above. Visit Rhodes describes the walk as passing ruins from several periods, so the route itself gives a sense of Lindos’s long history.
The Acropolis was once the centre of life in the Lindos settlement and reached its heyday in the 7th–6th centuries BC. At the top, monuments include the Temple of Athena Lindia, a Hellenistic stoa, the 13th-century church of Agios Ioannis and the Knights’ administrative building. The ancient stadium and a small open-air theatre sit slightly below the Acropolis.
Getting there from the hotel area
From the Lindos village lanes, continue along the cobbled route toward the Acropolis above. The final approach is on foot rather than by driving into the village centre.
Arriving by car and parking considerations
Plan to park outside Lindos village and continue on foot. Visit Rhodes describes special traffic rules in the village centre that limit vehicles there to motorbikes and delivery vans; parking guidance also describes walking from the parking area down toward town. Check the Lindos Acropolis parking guide before setting out by car.
Check tickets and access before you go
Visit Greece gives general admission as €20. Winter hours are 08:00–15:30 from November through March, with last admission at 15:10, and the site is closed on Tuesdays during that period. Summer hours are 08:00–20:00. Hours and ticket details can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is Lindos Acropolis?
It is an archaeological site above Lindos village on the southeastern side of Rhodes.
What can you see at the top?
Monuments include the Temple of Athena Lindia, a Hellenistic stoa, the church of Agios Ioannis and the Knights’ administrative building. A guide to what to see at Lindos Acropolis gives more detail about the site.
Can you drive into Lindos village?
Visit Rhodes describes restrictions on vehicles in the village centre, allowing motorbikes and delivery vans. Plan to park outside the village and walk in.