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Best Beaches on
Rhodes
Greece Travel Secrets' choice of the best beaches on Rhodes, an island known for its beautiful sandy beaches.
Best Beaches on
Rhodes
(in strictly alphabetical order)
Agathi Beach
This tranquil beach, situated near Haraki village, offers calm turquoise waters and soft sand, making it a perfect spot for families.
Agios Pavlos Beach
This scenic beach, situated near the village of Lindos, offers a peaceful atmosphere and stunning views of the surrounding cliffs.
Anthony Quinn Bay
Anthony Quinn Bay is a picturesque cove known for its emerald waters. It gained its name from the famous actor who loved the bay so much that he bought it. The beach is perfect for swimming and snorkeling, but it's not suitable for children due to the presence of sharp rocks.
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Faliraki Beach
Located in Faliraki, this long sandy beach is popular for its water sports and party atmosphere.
Gennadi Beach
Located in the village of Gennadi, this quiet and unspoiled beach features crystal-clear waters and a peaceful ambiance.
Glystra
Situated on the east coast of the island, Glystra beach is a hidden gem with sandy shores, shallow waters, and a private atmosphere. It is recommended for those with a car or staying in nearby Kiotari or Lardos.
Ialyssos Beach
Situated in the resort town of Ialyssos, this long pebble beach is popular for its windsurfing and kite surfing conditions.
Jordan Beach
Found near Kallithea Springs, Jordan Beach offers a choice of four rocky beaches with unique formations carved by the sea and wind. While the sand here can be sharp and rocky, it provides an excellent backdrop for photography. Nearby Tassos Beach is more suitable for children, with smoother rocks and shallower waters.
Kallithea Beach
Located in Kallithea, this scenic beach features thermal springs and beautiful architecture from the Italian occupation era.
Ladiko
Located near Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko is a small and scenic bay with better sand than its neighboring beach. Due to its size, it can get busy during the summer.
Lindos Beach
Situated in Lindos, naturally, this picturesque beach boasts crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning views of the Acropolis.
Pefkos
Pefkos is a popular resort town with a beautiful sandy beach. The sand is soft and golden, and the turquoise waters are shallow and inviting.
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Prasonisi
Located at the southern tip of Rhodes, Prasonisi is a double beach known for its spectacular beauty. It is popular among kitesurfers due to the strong winds.
Stegna Beach
Located in the fishing village of Stegna, this unspoiled beach features soft sand, crystal-clear waters, and a relaxed vibe.
Traganou
Located between Faliraki and the village of Afandou, Traganou beach offers a quieter escape from the crowds. While the beach consists mainly of small pebbles, it offers some of the best swimming opportunities on the island, with crystal clear waters and caves to explore.
Tsambika
This golden sandy beach is situated near the village of Kolymbia, is named after the nearby monastery, and offers a generous sandy beach. Despite some organisation and occasional parties, the beach still maintains a wild and wonderful atmosphere.
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Lindos
Lindos is one of the main attractions on the Greek island of Rhodes, with its Acropolis, other ancient sites, beaches and historic captain’s houses.
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Greece Travel Secrets’ guide to places to see in Southern Rhodes include Gennadi, Glystra, Pefkoi, Kiotari, Lardos, Moni Thari, Lindos, Kattavia and Prasonisi.
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Greece Travel Secrets recommends where to eat in Rhodes Town with fine-dining restaurants and inexpensive tavernas in the Old Town and the New Town.
Where to Eat in Northern Rhodes
Greece Travel Secrets recommends where to eat in Northern Rhodes, including fish restaurants and roadside tavernas in Faliraki, Ixia, Kamiros and Charaki.
Rhodes Weather
Rhodes weather is hot in summer and mild in winter, so read Greece Travel Secrets’ advice on the best time to visit Rhodes and why you should consider Lindos.
Rhodes Town Old Jewish Quarter
The Greece Travel Secrets guide to the Old Jewish Quarter, which you’ll see if you visit the Old Town of Rhodes.
Southern Rhodes Drive
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