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Destinations - Lindos (Rhodes)
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Lindos, the prettiest village on Rhodes was once the capital of the island but now lays 29miles (47km) outside the islands current capital, Rhodes. Lindos is a quaint village with cobbled streets and white-stuccoed houses sloping down towards the sea. Previously inhabited by Romans, Byzantines, Turks and Italians, there are a melange of influences around Lindos providing stunning scenery. One other factor in giving Lindos its amazing feel is that only motorbikes and donkeys are allowed to use the village’s streets. Hiring a donkey is a brilliant way to see the surrounding area and enjoy the beautiful scenery on offer in Lindos. In the middle of Lindos there are numerous shops, restaurants and all forms of nightlife. Locally caught fresh fish restaurants are a must for any visitor with a taste for seafood. Lindos has a beach and a bay on the Azure Sea where you can try out a number of water sports or simply relax and enjoy the warm sunny weather.    top Drink Lindos (Rhodes)Nightlife in Lindos is very varied due to the influence of tourists mixing with the local traditional styles. You can chill out in local bars with traditional courtyards; sit in English style pubs watching sport on the big screen or party away until the early hours. There are so many bars in Lindos it is hard for one person to list them all but here are a few you might like to try if not all of them. SPORTS BARS Many bars now seem to offer big screen football and major sporting events but there are two main sports bars in Lindos. BARS TO RELAX/CHILL OUT Even the more lively bars on Rhodes have quiet terraces where you can sit and relax, however here are a few of the better known more chilled out bars. MUSIC BARS There are music bars a plenty in Lindos so you will not be stuck for choice. Here is a selection of the more popular music bars. NIGHTCLUBS Here are a few of the nightclubs in Lindos that you may want to check out. top Play Lindos (Rhodes)Safari - For those of you that would really like to do something special on holiday, why not treat yourself to a tour with a difference - The ultimate mix of culture and 4x4 fun on the Rhodes Land Rover Safari.
Valley of the Butterflies - The Valley of the Butterflies in Rhodes is located 20 km from the airport of Rhodes and near to the Village Kalamonas. This is a lush green Valley, with a small river running through it. The site is beautifully arranged with little wooden bridges, stepping-stones and an uphill path, which leads to the Monastery of the Virgin of Kalopetra. The Valley of the butterflies is a unique natural park where each year thousands of multicoloured butterflies appear. The park is a nice place to walk around under the shade of the trees. The characteristic scent of the pine resin, which attracts the butterflies and the coolness from the abundantly flowing waters, make this a small paradise even during hot summer days. The valley of the butterflies is a must see attraction, nature lovers or not, the valley is breathtaking.
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In small groups and with a knowledgeable safari host you will get a professional commentary about the most beautiful and natural areas on the South and West Coasts of Rhodes, whilst also enjoying the exclusivity of the natural wonder of Prasonisi where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. As you are travelling in a 4x4, you will be taken as far as possible across the sand bar, be given free time for either a paddle between the Aegean and the Mediterranean sea or to simply relax at a beachside tavern. Get back on board for an exhilarating ride up the Western coastline with the smaller outlying islands, culminating in a visit to a deserted beach in Appollakia Bay and chill out at the Robinson Crusoe castaway style beach bar. On the trip you will also have the chance to stop and try some local delicacies such as the local sweet honey in the beautiful village of Siana or have a drink of Suma (famous Greek Fierwater). In the mountains of Embona there is also a stop for a fun wine tasting session. You will get a chance to sample some of their best wines whilst finding out how the wine is produced. After a full days adventure you will never forget the island and her beauty. 
Water park - At the impressive Faliraki Water Park, which is currently the biggest in Europe, you can enjoy water slides, a lazy river, black holes, rafting slides, the giant slide (about 140m long), kamikaze slides, a huge wave pool, an aqua-gym, cafes and much more. The water park is suitable for everyone with a part of the water park especially designed for children and 35 fully trained and certified lifeguards for your safety.
