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We set out from the town towards the southeast, along the road which runs parallel to the eastern coast of the island. We drive through the seaside settlements of Aghia marina, Reni Koskinou and continue to Kalithea. Its lovely bay lined with palm trees gives an exotic appearance.
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The entrance of Kalithea Spa. Kallithea baths (no longer in operation) - recently renovated and absolutely beautiful... The construction of the facilities began at the end of December 1928, by the italian architect Pietro Lombardi.
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The water of the spring flows from the six fountains into a ciclurar cistern.
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Kalithea Beach. In this naturally landscaped setting, the film "Escape to Athena" with Telly Savalas and Roger Moore was filmed. Some scenes from the film "The Guns of Navarone" were also filmed here too.
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We continue along the coastal road, which is lined with ultra-modern tourist complexes, and we come to Faliraki.
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This is one of the largest tourist settlements of the island, with a marvelous beach, many hotels, shops, sports facilities, etc... About 5 min drive from Faliraki and 15km from Rhodes Town is the famous "Antony Quinn Bay" a nice sand and pebble beach surrounded by green hills. It became famous before the movie "The Guns of Navarone" when Anthony Quinn fell in love of the bay and bought lands there. Since those days this place has been called Anthony Quinn Bay.
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We turn to the main road, and pass through the village of Afandou. At a distance of 6 Kilometers to the south, is the site called Kolymbia, where the Epta Pighes (Seven Springs) are located.
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We continue southwards, we arrive at Archangelos, one of the loveliest traditional villages of the island. In this area, there are workshops and shops selling pottery.
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We continue to the south on the main road and after a turn, the impressive rock of Lindos rises up to meet us, with the acropolis on its top and the dazzling white village at its foot.
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Lindos, 50 Klm (35 Miles) from the town of Rhodes.
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The ancient Acropolis 410 feet (160m) above Lindos.
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Kleovoulos (Cleoboulus), the comparatively enlightened ruler of Lindos in the sixth century BC and one of Greece's Seven Wise Men.
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St. Paul 's Bay, where the apostle is said to have landed in the year 51 AD to preach Christianity to the Rhodians.
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St. Paul 's Bay, and Lindos landscape.
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Some very unusual pictures, Lindos with dark sky and clouds! The white houses "Captain houses" with the dark sky create a beautiful contrast! Lovely old residences, hearkening back to the 16th and 17th centuries, when they were constructed by wealthy merchant seafarers as visible evidence of their success.
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The Ancient Theatre on the southwest side of the hill, below the Temple of Athena. The circular orchestra and the auditorium for the spectators were hollowed out of the side of the hill. The auditorium has19 rows of seats below the diazoma and 7 above it. The theatre held 1,800 spectators.
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Lindos Village.
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Lindos Village.
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Lindos Taxi!
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The little harbor of Lindos and orange trees.
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The white village and orange trees.
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Taxi Tours of Rhodes
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