I visited Rhodes and wonderful Greece a few times. I felt the need to leave in search of some corners of an island. Actually, Rhodes hides some white villages perched on the hills. They offer a full sea view. You can enjoy wonderful views, discover unmissable colorful corners, and taste some divine local dishes.

I will not dwell too much on the well-known and touristic Lindos. I almost take it for granted that many have visited or already seen it. This is especially true through the hundreds of photos scattered on the web … I will mention only two details of this splendid village. I had the pleasure of staying there a few days. The little church of San Pauli Bay … You can’t understand what an effort I made to photograph it from above in the early morning at dawn! There is only a small hill from the parking lot above the bay full of pebbles and stinging succulents … The view is wonderful, but the terrain is rough and suitable only for local goats!

Lachania

But let’s continue south …
Just before arriving in Gennadi, you will see Lachania. Gennadi is another white village that I discovered by chance on an earlier trip. You can reach this village by taking a road that turns right (if you are coming from Lindos-Rhodes).
A movie called “Hight Season” was made in Lachania in 1987. It was directed by Clare Peploe. The film starred Jaqueline Blisset and James Fox.
Entering the village you can’t help but notice an infinity of white walls and houses with the typical blue windows.
But what struck me most about Lachania was the small square which you get to by going down the street.
Big trees cover some tables and the bar. Here, locals and tourists can drink and eat away from the scorching Greek sun.
Wonderful!

Gennadi

I was talking about Gennadi …
I had discovered this village by chance. During an earlier trip, I had lost my identity card at the airport. When I arrived in Lindos, I found that the only active police station was here …
I ventured at noon. The sun was scorching as I walked through the narrow streets of this deserted village. I was searching for the police station to report the loss of my document.
This time, though, I returned with my camera and I found people around and some bars open …
A whole other thing but still a lot of typically Greek charm

Koskinou

Going towards Rhodes, there is a white and colorful village that you absolutely must visit. It is called Koskinou. I must admit this was the place where I have seen the most tourists ever. Lindos is more crowded, of course.
Koskinou is a fairly quiet village 2 km from the main road and 7 km from Rhodes (you can also get there comfortably by bus if you have not rented a car or something to move independently)

The last two white villages of Rhodes I want to tell you about are Kattavia and Apolakkia.
Here we are in the extreme south of the island and there is almost nothing.
You can breathe in the real Greece. What I like: silence, perfume, real people and exquisite Mediterranean cuisine.

Kattavia

Kattavia lies directly at the crossroads of the road leading south. If you turn left, you will reach the famous Prasonossi. It is a legendary beach for windsurfers and other sports for lovers of wind and sea.
For this reason, you can easily spot surfers in Kattavia.

Take the road to the right instead. You will end up on an endless coastal road. This road leads to Apolakkia and then up to the entire west coast of Rhodes.
Kattavia is certainly not a tourist resort. It was very quiet in June. Still, there are a few restaurants and a small supermarket. You will find everything you need to spend a few days holiday as you should.

Apolakkia