Greece's Travel Destinations - Archipolis Village in Rhodes

Do you have plan for your next travel destinations? If you want to have outstanding vacation then you can visit the historical villages of Rhodes Island. Among them one of the finest places of attraction that is visited by lots of tourists every year is the Archipolis Village.

About the Village:

The village of Archipolis is built on the slope of mountain called Axintes. It is located in a lush green environment as there are lot of streams in the area. It is one of the traditional villages in Rhodes. There is a small village square where you can find several taverns, cafes and small shops.

History of Village:

The findings reveal that the village dates back to 7th century BC. It is also said that the name of the village is after Archipolis of Lindos who was the founder of the New Rhodes state.

Attractions in Archipolis:

For your next Rhodes holidays if you come to Archipolis village you can find many attractions. There are a number of archaeological sites in Archipolis. The temple of St. Minas and the church of St. Dimitrios are the oldest sanctuaries here.

You can also go to the St. Nektarios church, it looks very beautiful and also has river flowing in front of it. The place is picturesque and large which makes it a suitable venue for baptism services and weddings.

Reaching the Village:

The signs on the road side as you leave the airport will make out the way easier for you. You will reach Marista as soon as you cover a distance of 100 m. You will reach the Archipolis Village in the south as you cover a further distance of 5 kilometres.

Like all other places in the Rhodes Island, the folks of this area are very hospitable and friendly. You will have an unforgetable moment of your stay at the Archipolis village.