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Do you recommend makris tichos beach in Rhodes?

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Is this beach nice? Does anyone have any pictures they could post? Im not very trusting of pictures I see online posted by travel agencies
 
I live on Rhodes & have never heard of this beach.maybe goes by another name ?
 
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Yes I know the area As I use a beach nearby @ The Coralli.I was not aware of the name.It is next to a large hotel now, Called Alie Mare Resort.
 
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The reviews of the hotel are pretty bad online...
 
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