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St. Paul's Bay (Lindos)
Dodecanese (Rhodes / Lindos), Greece•Aegean Sea (Mediterranean)• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
Photo: Ввласенко (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.73/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
27.1°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€65/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Dodecanese (Rhodes / Lindos) · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
16.8°C
Air 18°C
Feb
16.1°C
Air 19°C
Mar
16.4°C
Air 21°C
Apr
17.8°C
Air 24°C
May
20.4°C
Air 27°C
Jun
24.1°C
Air 30°C
Jul
26.4°C
Air 32°C
Peak
Aug
27.1°C
Air 32°C
Sep
25.8°C
Air 30°C
Oct
23.2°C
Air 27°C
Nov
20.4°C
Air 23°C
Dec
18.1°C
Air 20°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 20 May – 8 Nov (>21°C) · 172 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Greece Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.2 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness5.0 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5
About St. Paul's Bay (Lindos)
A nearly enclosed turquoise lagoon crowned by the ancient 4th-century BC Acropolis of Lindos and the whitewashed chapel of Saint Paul.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
YesFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
NoLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
YesSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Walk 5 minutes south from the edge of Lindos village down to the bay.
•Almost completely enclosed rocky entrance keeps the bay mirror-calm like a heated swimming pool
•Look up from the water to admire the ancient stone pillars of the Lindos Acropolis on the 116m cliff
•Tambakio restaurant right on the sand serves upscale Greek seafood and crisp Assyrtiko wine
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
RHO · 30m drive30-min drive from Rhodes Airport down the eastern coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul's Bay (Lindos)
What is the water temperature at St. Paul's Bay (Lindos)?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at St. Paul's Bay (Lindos) averages 27.1°C (81°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is St. Paul's Bay (Lindos)?
St. Paul's Bay (Lindos) is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Dodecanese (Rhodes / Lindos), Greece.
Is St. Paul's Bay (Lindos) good for families with kids?
Yes, St. Paul's Bay (Lindos) is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at St. Paul's Bay (Lindos)?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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