Discover beautiful beaches at Rhodes
Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese, located southeast of the Aegean and has a wonderful Mediterranean climate, with at least 300 days of sunshine all year round. The strong, dry winds blowing on the island ensure that the temperature is maintained at favorable levels and offers ideal conditions for windsurfers on the northwest coast of the island.
The beaches of Rhodes are extremely beautiful and those located along the east coast are the most popular for families. One of the most famous is Elli beach, very close to the city of Rhodes. Elli is a sandy beach, between the Mandraki area and the aquarium of Rhodes, offering all the modern comforts to enjoy a wonderful day in the sun and the sea. There are also many taverns and restaurants along the beach where you can try delicious local flavors.
On the northwest coast, you will find the magnificent city of Ialyssos and the cosmopolitan bay of Ixia that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Ixia is a large sandy and pebble beach with crystal clear waters. In the bay, moderate winds are blowing that make its beaches very popular among windsurfers and kite-surfers, while they also have two water sports centers, board rentals and jet skiing.
1. Agathi
Sandy beach, windless. It is located east of the city of Rhodes next to Haraki and is thirty-eight kilometers
from the city of Rhodes and ten kilometers from Lindos. To get there you have to walk a good dirt road ten kilometers.
It has umbrellas, sunbeds and canteens.
2. Saint Pavlos
With pebbles, sand and crystal clear green waters. It is located in a small bay with two small sandy beaches,
very close to Lindos and fifty kilometers from the city of Rhodes. On one beach there are umbrellas,
sunbeds and a canteen while the other is deserted and suitable for those who want to enjoy their bath in peace.
3. Anthony Quinn
Ideal for underwater diving due to its underwater morphology, it became famous
from the shooting of the movie “The Cannons of Navarrone” 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 that visit it to anchor.
It is fifteen kilometers southeast of the city of Rhodes and three kilometers from Faliraki. He has been awarded the Blue Flag.
4. Asklipio
Near the village of Asklipio, it has clear blue waters and is distinguished for its lace length.
It is fifty kilometers away from the city of Rhodes. It has umbrellas, sunbeds and a canteen.
5. Afandou
Long in length, with small pebbles and sand and sea that deepens abruptly.
It has many organized spots, with umbrellas, sunbeds and canteens.
It is located on the east side of the island and is twenty-two kilometers from the city of Rhodes
and only two kilometers from the village of Afandou.
It has facilities for beach volleyball and beach soccer. Next to it is the famous Golf Afandou.
He has been awarded the Blue Flag.
6. Vagies
It is located thirty-eight kilometers from the city of Rhodes and very close to Lindos.
It has golden sand and blue waters and is not included in the busy beaches of the island. He has been awarded the Blue Flag.
7. Vlicha
Favorite beach of the locals. The sea deepens slowly and for this reason it is mainly preferred by families.
It is forty-seven kilometers from the city of Rhodes and three kilometers from Lindos. It has umbrellas, sunbeds and canteens.
8. Gennadi
Large beach with sand and fine pebbles. It has organized and unorganized points.
It is located at the eastern end of the island and is sixty-three kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
9. Glystra
Sandy beach. Quiet beach, has umbrellas, sunbeds and canteen. It is fifty-five kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
10. Glyfada
It is located in the southwestern part of the island. It is seventy kilometers away from the city of Rhodes.
It has green crystal clear waters and pines that reach the rocks of the sea.
11. Gournes
Cosmopolitan beach on the east coast of the island, with umbrellas, sunbeds and restaurant.
It is about ten kilometers from the city of Rhodes and four from Faliraki.
Next to Gournes beach there are the equally famous beaches of Nikolas and Oasis.
12. Elli
It is considered the best beach in the Mediterranean.
It welcomes many visitors every year.
It stretches along the city and has umbrellas, sunbeds and canteens.
13. Ialysos
It is one of the most organized beaches on the island due to the fact that it extends along
Herakleides Avenue where some of the largest hotel units on the island operate. It consists
of pebbles and sand while the waters deepen abruptly. This beach is suitable for surfing lovers
as it is open to the winds. It is only eight kilometers from Rhodes.
14. Ixia
It is the continuation of the beach of Rhodes. Organized beach with water sports
facilities and wind that favors surfing.
15. Kalathos
A four-kilometer beach with sand and fine pebbles, it has umbrellas, sunbeds and canteens in many places.
It is located in the southeastern part of the island and is fifty kilometers
from the city of Rhodes and seven kilometers from Lindos.
16. Kalithea
Beach with pines and palm trees. Near the beach are the hot springs of Kallithea.
It is located in the northeastern part of the island, ten kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
He has been awarded the Blue Flag.
17. Katsouni
Between Lardo and Kattavia, on the east coast of the island and fifty kilometers from the city of Rhodes,
Katsouni beach has golden sand, no stones and an ideal environment for family baths.
18. Kiotari
Long in length, with fine sand, umbrellas and sunbeds. It has water sports facilities
and taverns along the adjacent coastal road for delicious food. It is sixty kilometers
away from the city of Rhodes. He has been awarded the Blue Flag.
19. Kolymbia
Quiet beach with sand and fine pebbles, with umbrellas, sunbeds and water bikes.
It is twenty-five kilometers from the city of Rhodes. He has been awarded the Blue Flag.
20. Ladiko
With fine sand, rocks and umbrellas, it is fifteen kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
It is located in the eastern part of the island. He has been awarded the Blue Flag.
21. Lardos
It is located on the southeast side of the island after the village of Pefkoi, sixty-five kilometers
from the city of Rhodes and near the village of Lardos.
It has pebbles and sand. It has umbrellas, sunbeds, canteens, restaurants and water sports rental facilities.
It is the only beach in Rhodes that has been awarded the European “Blue Flag”.
22. Lindos
A purely tourist beach located below the homonymous settlement. It has quiet crystal clear waters,
two sandy beaches with umbrellas, sunbeds and taverns. It is seventy kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
23. Pefkoi
Area with many holiday homes of local residents, has an organized beach.
It is fifty-six kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
24. Prasonisi
Sandy beach, located at the southernmost point of the island. It is a paradise
for windsurfers, as strong winds blow in the area, especially in July and August.
It has windsurfing equipment rental points and taverns with local delicacies. It is ninety-two kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
25. Stegna
Sandy and pebble beach, it has umbrellas, sunbeds and taverns while providing
its guests with the opportunity for water sports.
It is twenty-nine kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
26. Traganou or Traounou
Fifteen kilometers from the city of Rhodes and four kilometers from Faliraki, 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.
27. Tsambika
Twenty-six kilometers southeast of the city of Rhodes and under the rock that houses the famous monastery
of Panagia Tsambika of Psili, the beach of Tsambika with its golden sand has umbrellas,
sunbeds, canteens and facilities for water sports.
28. Faliraki
Four kilometers long, one of the most organized beaches on the island,
with water sports facilities and bungee jumping, umbrellas, sunbeds, beach bars, restaurants, cafes and a water park,
is located fourteen kilometers southeast of the city of Rhodes and ten kilometers away.
“Diagoras” airport of Rhodes. He has been awarded the Blue Flag.
29. Fournoi
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 need to take care of an umbrella.
30. Charaki
Beach visited mainly by families. With pebbles and sand, in one part it has umbrellas and sunbeds.
There are restaurants and cafes on the beach. It is thirty-six kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
