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Lindos is the prettiest and most romantic, while Faliraki and the east coast have long beaches and large family hotels. The west coast is windier.",{"type":344,"attrs":677,"content":678},{"level":572,"textAlign":17},[679],{"text":680,"type":350},"What is Rhodes famous for?",{"type":352,"attrs":682,"content":683},{"textAlign":17},[684],{"text":685,"type":350},"The old town of Rhodes, a medieval town built by the Knights of St John, and the acropolis at Lindos. The island is also known for its long season and many sunny days.",{"type":344,"attrs":687,"content":688},{"level":572,"textAlign":17},[689],{"text":690,"type":350},"What are the best beaches in Rhodes?",{"type":352,"attrs":692,"content":693},{"textAlign":17},[694],{"text":695,"type":350},"St Paul's Bay at Lindos, Anthony Quinn Bay and Tsambika on the east coast are among the best known. 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