Manolis Dinoris Fish Taverna, Rhodes

Advantages: Fresh seafood
Disadvantages: Don't go there alone - you'll be ignored

...With the rave reviews I had read and being the consummate 'foodie', I planned on including a dinner at Alexis Taverna during my recent trip to Greece. I emailed them one month prior to my visit to Rhodes to make a reservation, however I never received a reply. That should have been my first warning… While in Rhodes I booked the reservation through the hotel where I was staying, and as it turned out my reservation was on my last evening in Rhodes. 'What a wonderful way to end a trip!', I thought to myself in eager anticipation. I arrived at the restaurant and only one other couple was in the restaurant - I had an early reservation as there was no other time available that evening. As I entered the restaurant, I stood there while two or three employees were busy preparing for the evening. No 'good evening', no acknowledgment... Read review

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Advantages: wonderful cheap break
Disadvantages: basic facilities

...on bare feet. A lot of people complain about the standard of accommodation in apartments on the island, but you don’t go to Lindos to sit in your room, and you get what you pay for – there are hotels if you want more. Most rooms aren’t air conditioned, but some have wonderful huge ceiling fans which inhibit the insects as well as cooling the air, and fans can be hired quite cheaply around the town. Every room we have stayed in in Rhodes has been kept spotlessly clean for us. We spent our second week in Rhodes a few km north of Lindos in the quieter resort of Haraki. This used to be a fishing village, and is now the site of a clean, quiet pebble beach, some friendly bars and a couple of excellent tavernas. The accommodation had a similar level of specification but a lot more elbow room, including a veranda with table... Read review

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Advantages: A stunning setting
Disadvantages: Entertainment

...with pedaloes, canoes, banana boats etc. Again at a cost but not too dear. Above the beach is a lovely fish restaurant offering a wide variety of food and wine and good banter. The setting is stunning on a rock above the sea overlooking the beach. There is even an old fishing boat beached alongside and a lighthouse to add to the atmosphere. Further along the beach is another watersports centre and sunbeds and canteen run by sexy Billy, there are even a couple of friendly goats. So plenty around the hotel. Rhodes itself was fantastic, we toured the whole island on a motorbike. The resort of Kolymbia is tranquil and unspoilt with three beaches, a selection of tavernas, bars and shops. It is known for it's long approach avenue lined by eucalyptus trees. A very linear road designed by the Italians. The hotel was a tad disappointing, being... Read review

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