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Firstly you have to visit Lindos, the people here are wonderfully friendly and welcoming, the beaches are stunning and although slightly overcrowded still very clean. The restaurants and Tavernas are top notch and my family and I spent most of our time eating in Nama and Acropolis.

If you want to do a bit of sightseeing, you have a few places to visit. Me and my wife went up to the Acropolis of Lindos; she got to ride a donkey up to the top, where as I was not allowed and had to walk or drag myself up there.

Once up to the Acropolis you can explore the ancient fortress and look through the excavations, but the views from the top of the hill are stunning.

We also went to Rodini Park, which is a strange nature reserve, typically Greek I suppose, and we also visited the valley of the butterflies which is a sight you can't miss.

The best time to visit Rhodes in my opinion would have to be in early Summer when the weather isn't too hot, or in early September. Also stick to the east side of the island, its much windier on the west side.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23735 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19375 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19375 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12672
The place has been used as location for many films, among them Escape to Athena, The Guns of Navarone, Triangle at Rhodes and many others.

If you stay longer in Rhodes, visit Lindos with the famous temple of Athena.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12672 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11708
The landscape on the west is not commercial or developed, and you can stop in small villages like Embonas (famous for their wine) and Sianna (great for carpets) on the way.

Keep a look out for a caravan parked on the side of the road (before you get to Sianna) which looks as if its going to slide down the mountain. Stop here and have a coffee (or a suma) sit and contemplate the breathtaking view.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11708 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11593
Orginially built as a HQ for Mussolini it has been restored by local craftsmen and offers a complete change from the beach.

You can have lunch (food is excellent), stay the night or even get married here - there's even a childrens play area. It's relaxing, peaceful and well worth the visit.

The drive is about an hour from Rhodes Town or Lindos.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11593 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7196 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7196 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7162 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7162