A Trip to Lachania Village during Rhodes Holidays

Anyone of you looking forward to rejoice the Rhodes holidays this year have a brilliant chance to savour the occasion by visiting many of the serene villages located there. Those of you who are lovers of nature and environment will have a wonderful experience at the picturesque villages of Island Rhodes.

There are numerous historic buildings. It provides the tourist with housing, meals and other services for the time you spend there. The traditionally bound people of this place add to the attraction and lure of the place. Therefore, for your Rhodes holidays 2010, you should take the opportunity of visiting this traditional village.

Folks, here is a short impression of the place; so that you can have the most memorable trip this year for your next Rhodes Holidays.

Location of the Lachania Village:

The beautiful village of Lachania comes on the way when going from Gennadi to Kattavia. It is located seventy three kilometres away from the town of Rhodes and is the metropolis of South Rhodes.

Natural Beauty and Environment of the Lachania Village:

The village of Lachania is said to be one of the most beautiful villages in Rhodes. The beauty of the village along with its tranquillity and remoteness give it a unique enchanting atmosphere.

In the village you can find small well-conserved houses exhibiting traditional architecture of Rhodes. Most of the houses here have been bought by tourists and visitors mostly Germans.

The Village Square:

The village square is small with the historical church of Saint George from the 19th century. The church along with the white houses and the big plane-tree surrounding the village square look like a simple and unsophisticated drawing.

Also the village square was used for shooting several scenes for the movie called "High Season of forty" that was released in 1989.

Cultural Centre:

Near the village square is located the old Olive press. This is now called "Magana" and used as a cultural centre in the village. The centre has been recently renovated. It is used for holding exhibitions for foreign as well as local artists.

Tabernacles in Village:

You will also find many tabernacles when visiting the Lachania Village. The popular ones are the Plimmiri and Zoodochos Pigi that are constructed on an old Roman building.

Churches in the Village:

In the village of Lachania you can find many churches. The churches found here include church of Saint John the Precursor, Saint Luke, Saint George and the Monastery of Virgin Zoodochos Pigi that date back to 19th century. Saint Irene is an old church with a cemetery that dates back to 16th century. These churches are spread throughout the village and are a must see when you visit the Lachania village.

Nearby beaches:

Serene Coasts in the village are a great attraction. The bay of Plimmiri is indeed a spectacular site to enjoy, on the way to Lachania. It is an ecologically important place that you must see during your summer Rhodes holidays. Hydrophilous flora adds to the attraction of the place.