A group of us with children went to Pefkos last year and it was ideal, nice beach, plenty of bars and resturants and still not too busy in August.

Lindos has a lot more to see, lots of lovely cobbled streets, shops and the Acropolis, but it does get very crowded with day trippers etc ( that included us as we went there several times). Beach is lovely but it is at the bottom of a very steep hill

It's only costs about 5 euros in a taxi to get to Lindos from Pefkos, so that might be worth considering. We found Lindos to be a lot hotter than Pefkos which was strange as they are only about 5 minutes apart.

Hope this helps, both places are lovely, it depends what you are looking for really.

Pefkos as your 'base' would ideal,were off there for the second time in September. Lindos is stunningly beautiful but gets very busy with scores of day trippers.

Lindos is much better at Night.

Vic.

Have stayed at the coralli apts in between Pefkos and Lardos 3 or 4 time in the past and like the others have said use pefkos as your base and visit lindos we have done this it is the best way to see it as it can get a bit hectic especially around mad corner ( where coaches and taxis drop off)

Pefkos is ideal for your base with Lindos and Lardos within minutes for completly differnt styles of nights out

Well that seems unanimous. Thank you. Now looking for recommendations for places to stay in Pefkos.

you could try the coralli about 10 mins walk to pefkos.
would ask for the main building though (under the pool) not the annex (over the road) apt are newer and hear they now have aircon

Heading to Pefkos for first time in August,having previously been to Lindos twice.I agree with others,Lindos can get very busy and is easily reached from Pefkos anyway,plus alot of accomodation in Lindos is basic studio type,where as Pefkos as hotels.
Were heading to Lindia Thalassa,and you could check that out, and its sister hotel Pefki Islands resort at http://www.lindiathalassa.gr/index.html
For further information on Pefkos,try http://www.msnusers.com/friendsofpefkosrhodes where people who frequently head to this charming resort give useful hints and tips on what to see,do etc.

Thanks all. Links are good so I'm checking them out.

Pefki Islands or Lidia Thallassa get my vote. Owned by the same people. Brill. Friendly ,clean and In Pefki Islands esp. very spacious.

Have to admit I like the Ilyssion Hotel which is between Lardos and Pefkos (think it's labelled under Pefkos). Nice hotel, although is a 10 minute walk away from Pefkos centre, however that might be considered a good thing in some cases.

Stayed here in 2001 and visited and stayed a day or two here also just last week during our Wedding break. Still lovely.

FD