My family have just returned from a two week holiday staying in the wonderful Villa Phos at Vlicha Beach, Lindos. I think "Phos" means light in Greek and this is the perfect name. The villa is flooded with light and the colours and furnishings used give this villa a cool, airy, contemporary feel. With efficient air conditioning, modern appliances, reliable wi-fi and sufficient crockery and kitchen utensils for 8 people, Villa Phos provided us with all that we needed for a very comfortable stay. Each bedroom having access to their own bathroom was a luxury touch that we all appreciated.
Villa Phos is one of the villas managed by the very friendly and efficient Manos, who welcomed us to the villa with a welcome pack of wine, water, fruit, biscuits etc. Manos was easily contactable and popped by every so often to check that we were happy with everything. The villa is kept very clean with regular changes of linen and towels.
As the photos will show, the Villa is set into the hill above the beach with a wonderful view over the trees to the sea and mountains beyond. The beach below has two restaurants and a small supermarket that has all you need for everyday needs. A larger supermarket is a couple of minutes drive away. Highly recommended is the Azzurro Kitchen bar and restaurant attached to the Lindian Jewel Hotel, who not only look after you very well with great food and hospitality but also have a home delivery service should you not be able to tear yourself away from your villa. The beach also has a seasonal beach bar and the Sensimar Hotel also has a bar on the beach. The nearby Ktima restaurant is sadly not really reachable on foot but is a very special place that is worth driving or taking a taxi to. Lindos is a very short drive/taxi/bus ride away and has numerous restaurants and shops set within this charming town.
Lepia Dive Centre is located in Pefkos, about 15/20 minutes drive away and my daughter and her fiend very much enjoyed diving with them on 2 occasions.
Other outings from the villa took us to Rhodes Old Town, The Butterfly Valley and trips through the mountainous and green centre of the island to enjoy the vistas and charming villages.
Overall, I think I have fallen a little bit in love with Rhodes. I don't think I would ever tire of watching the sunrise from the pool terrace of Villa Phos each morning and my family would agree that we would all love to return.