Lardos

If you are looking for a relaxing break in a traditional village with a long stretch of beach, good food and friendly locals, book a Lardos holiday and you will not be disappointed. In Lardos the pace of life is slow and peaceful, where visitors can find a retreat from the hurly-burly of twenty-first century living and recharge their batteries. Lardos is ideally situated for exploring, what is reputed to be the prettiest village on the island, Lindos.

Location
Lardos is a small inland village on the east coast of Rhodes a few kilometres south of Lindos and fifty-five kilometres from Rhodes Town.

Beaches

A Lardos holiday appeals to a wide variety of people with the exception of those looking for wild evening entertainment. Families are attracted by the sand and shingle beach that shelves gently into the warm Mediterranean water. Couples enjoy the tranquillity of the village, its friendly community and the many opportunities for sightseeing in the area.

Lardos has a limited number of restaurants and tavernas serving a variety of food that caters for most tastes. Situated on a small island, fish plays an important part in the diet and small fried fish, shellfish and kalimari are firm favourites. Lamb and chicken are used most commonly in meat dishes. Local wines are very pleasant and good value. Fast food stalls such as Souvlatzidiki sell takeaway souvlakis, a type of kebab. For a more substantial snack these are sometimes wrapped in pita bread and called gyros. Eating in Rhodes is meant to be an unhurried pleasure, so please don’t mistake the relaxed attitude of waiters for tardy service.

Shopping
Lardos shopping provides for holiday essentials as well as gifts and souvenirs. Neighbouring Lindos has a good variety of craft and souvenir shops selling the usual items of ceramics, leather goods and jewellery. It also has a plentiful supply of supermarkets. Handmade rugs are popular in the area.

Out & About in Lardos
Lardos, on the south east coast of Rhodes is ideal for those looking for a quiet relaxing holiday in traditional surroundings. The village lies two kilometres inland from the coast. It is a charming place with an Italian fountain in the middle of the tree lined square which has pavement cafes, where you can sit in the shade watching the locals going about their business. Wander around the older part of the village and visit Agios Taxiarchas, an attractive church with a bell tower surrounded by tall cypress trees.

Other resorts in Rhodes
Faliraki, Ixia, Kalathos, Kolymbia, Lardos, Lahania, Lindos, Pefkos, Tholos,

Accommodation in Lardos
Montemar Hotel 4*