Apolakkia

Apolakkia
Απολακκιά
Apolakkia
Apolakkia (yellow dot) within South Rhodes municipal unit (red)
Coordinates: 36°4′N 27°47.3′E / 36.067°N 27.7883°E / 36.067; 27.7883Coordinates: 36°4′N 27°47.3′E / 36.067°N 27.7883°E / 36.067; 27.7883
Country Greece
Administrative region South Aegean
Regional unit Rhodes
Municipality Rhodes
Municipal unit South Rhodes
Community[1]
 • Population 496 (2011)
 • Area (km2) 29.1
Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)

Apolakkia (Greek: Απολακκιά) is a Greek village in the municipal unit of South Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes, South Aegean region. In 2011 its population was 496.

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.[2]

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.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Απογραφή Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2011. ΜΟΝΙΜΟΣ Πληθυσμός" (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority.
  2. ↑ Apolakkia Beach at rhodos-travel.com
  3. ↑ Apolakkia at rhodos-travel.com

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