Apolakkia
| Apolakkia Απολακκιά | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
.png) Apolakkia (yellow dot) within South Rhodes (red) and the Regional Unit of Rhodes | |
  Apolakkia Apolakkia (yellow dot) within South Rhodes (red) and the Regional Unit of Rhodes | |
| Coordinates: 36°03′58.86″N 27°47′19.68″E / 36.0663500°N 27.7888000°ECoordinates: 36°03′58.86″N 27°47′19.68″E / 36.0663500°N 27.7888000°E | |
| Country |
 Greece |
| Region | South Aegean |
| Regional unit | Rhodes |
| Municipality | Rhodes |
| Municipal unit | South Rhodes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.1 km2 (11.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 415 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Website | South Rhodes |
Apolakkia (Greek: Απολακκιά) is a Greek village in the municipal unit of South Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes, South Aegean region. In 2001 its population was of 415.
Geography
The village is located in a valley between two hills, near the Aegean Coast, 78 km from the town of Rhodes and 37 from Lindos. Nearest villages are Arnitha (3,5 km), Istrios and Monolithos.
Main sights
Apolakkia Beach, also known as Limni, is a receptive place for summer tourism. The beach, on the west side of Rhodes Coast, is 3,500 m long and 35m wide.[1]
Near Apolakkia are located the ancient ruins of the churches of Agia Irini and Agios Giorgios. Some km in north of the settlement is located the Apolakkia Lake.[2]
References
External links
Media related to Apolakkia at Wikimedia Commons
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