beaches
Afantou Beach
Location: 19 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Large in length, with small pebbles and sand and sea that deepens sharply. It has many organized places, with umbrellas, sunbeds, and canteens. It is two kilometers from the village of Afandou. It has facilities for beach volley and beach soccer. Next to it is the famous Golf Afandou. He has been awarded the “Blue Flag”.
Agathi Beach
Location: 38 km south east of Rhodes Town
Description: Sandy beach, windless. It is located east of the city of Rhodes next to Haraki and is ten kilometers from Lindos. To reach it one has to travel a good dirt road of ten kilometers. It has umbrellas, sunbeds, and canteens.
Saint Paul Beach
Location: 49,5 km south east of Rhodes Town
Description: With pebbles, sand and crystal clear green waters. It is located in a small bay with two small sandy beaches, very close to Lindos. On one beach there are umbrellas, sunbeds and a canteen while the other is deserted and suitable for those who want to enjoy their swim in peace.
Anthony Quinn Beach
Location: 20 km south east of Rhodes Town
Description: Ideal for scuba diving due to its underwater morphology, it became famous from the shooting of the movie “The Cannons of Navarone” which was shot there starring the famous actor Anthony Quinn. It is surrounded by rocks and has crystal clear waters. It also has a small pier that allows boats visiting it to anchor. It is three kilometers from Faliraki. He has been awarded the “Blue Flag”.
Elli Beach
Location: In Rhodes Town
Description: It is considered the best beach in the Mediterranean. It welcomes a large number of visitors every year. It stretches along with the city and has umbrellas, sunbeds, and canteens.
Faliraki Beach
Location: 16 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Four kilometers long, one of the most organized beaches on the island, with water sports and bungee jumping facilities, umbrellas, sunbeds, beach bars, restaurants, cafes, and water park, is ten kilometers from Rhodes “Diagoras” airport. He has been awarded the “Blue Flag”.
Fournoi Beach
Location: 80 km from Rhodes Town
Description: Small beach near the village of Monolithos with pebbles. It is not organized but it is suitable for those who want to enjoy a quiet bath away from the crowds. If you want to protect yourself from the sun you should arrange for an umbrella.
Gennadi Beach
Location: 63 km from Rhodes Town
Description: Large beach with sand and fine pebbles. It has organized and unorganized points. It is located at the eastern end of the island.
Glystra Beach
Location: 55 km from Rhodes Town
Description: Beach with fine sand. Quiet beach, has umbrellas, sunbeds, and a canteen.
Ialissos Beach
Location: 10 km south west from Rhodes Town
Description: It is one of the most organized beaches on the island because it stretches along Heraklides Avenue where some of the largest hotel units on the island operate. It consists of pebbles and sand while the waters deepen sharply. This beach is suitable for surfing lovers as it is open to the winds.
Ixia Beach
Location: 5 km south west from Rhodes Town
Description: It is the continuation of the beach of Rhodes. Organized beach with water sports facilities and wind that favors surfing.
Kalathos Beach
Location: 50 km south east of Rhodes Town
Description: A Four-kilometer beach with sand and fine pebbles has umbrellas, sunbeds, and canteens in many places. It is located in the southeastern part of the island and is seven kilometers from Lindos.
Kallithea Beach
Location: 8 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Beach with pines and palm trees. Near the beach are the hot springs of Kallithea. He has been awarded the “Blue Flag”.
Kolympia Beach
Location: 26 km south east of Rhodes Town
Description: Quiet beach with sand and fine pebbles, with umbrellas, sunbeds, and pedal boats. He has been awarded the “Blue Flag”.
Ladiko Beach
Location: 20 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: With fine sand, rocks, and umbrellas He has been awarded the “Blue Flag”.
Lindos Beach
Location: 48 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: A pure tourist beach located below the homonymous settlement. It has calm crystal clear waters, two sandy beaches with umbrellas, sunbeds, and taverns.
Oasis Beach Kallithea
Location: 8 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Enjoy the combination of the natural born beauty,hot parties and frozen drinks next to the sea.
Pefki Beach
Location: 53 km south east of Rhodes Town
Description: An area with many holiday homes of locals has an organized beach.
Prassonissi Beach
Location: 85 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Sandy beach, located in the southernmost part of the island. It is a paradise for windsurfers, as strong winds blow in the area, especially in July and August. It features windsurfing equipment rental points and taverns with local delicacies.
Stegna Beach
Location: 30 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Beach with sand and pebbles, has umbrellas, sunbeds, and taverns while providing its guests with the opportunity for water sports.
Traganou Beach
Location: 20 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Traganou or Traounou beach is known for the cave on one side. In some places, it is organized and has umbrellas, sunbeds, and a canteen. He has been awarded the “Blue Flag”.
Tsampika Beach
Location: 25 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Under the rock that hosts the famous monastery of Panagia Tsambika of Psili, the beach of Tsambika with golden sand has umbrellas, sunbeds, canteens, and facilities for water sports.
Vlicha Beach
Location: 47 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: A favorite beach for the locals. The sea deepens slowly and for this reason, it is preferred mainly by families. It is three kilometers away from Lindos. It has umbrellas, sunbeds, and canteens.
Haraki Beach
Location: 36 km from Rhodes Town
Description: Beach which is mainly visited by families. With pebbles and sand, in one part it has umbrellas and sunbeds. There are restaurants and cafes on the seafront.