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Which area to stay on Rhodes?

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mastichas09

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I am trying to plan my next trip to Greece and I think I will go to Rhodes this time. I went once, and it was only for a few days. Stayed near Lindos. I want to stay longer, and there are different areas - I can't figure out where to stay this time!

Should I stay near Lindos again? Are there other areas worth seeing? It was over ten years ago that I went.
 
you could stay in Rhodes Town.that way you can explore Rhodes OLD Town. rhodes is not a big island 7easily explored from Rhodes town by car.
 
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Tpebop said:
you could stay in Rhodes Town.that way you can explore Rhodes OLD Town. rhodes is not a big island 7easily explored from Rhodes town by car.
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I think that seems like a good idea - I see a lot of options for lodging there and there's a good amount of things to do. I can rent a car and explore!
 
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you could stay in Rhodes Town.that way you can explore Rhodes OLD Town. rhodes is not a big island 7easily explored from Rhodes town by car.
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I agree with this! You can use Town as a home base and there is also a lot to do there.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
I agree with this! You can use Town as a home base and there is also a lot to do there.
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this makes a lot of sense to me! I agree with all those who suggested this and will look into it
 
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