The best beaches in Rhodes

One of the most popular and vibrant beaches of the island. Such a fame of the place should not be surprising, after all, Lindos - beautiful views, golden sand and built infrastructure. Nearby you can see both the wonders of nature and the amazing creations of man. If you are not confused by crowds of tourists, you are looking for a comfortable, beautiful place - this is your option.

The beach got its name after a cozy church on the mountain, where, according to locals, a miraculous icon was found. Despite the remoteness from the nearest settlement, tourists quickly chose it and now it is quite calm, but pleasant comfortable place. A large bay dampens any currents, and the popularity of the island of Rhodes attracts more and more tourists. Most cafes and other restaurants do not work at night. Residents opened an inflatable town and arranged a great place for families.

That rare case when the beach is absolutely not suitable for quiet, measured rest, but is ideal for an active one. The features of the terrain greatly affected the suitability for swimming. Despite this major drawback, do not forget that Afandou is incredibly long. There is always free space for everyone.

This beach is loved not only by tourists, but also by the Greeks. The fact that until recently it was an ordinary small fishing village, but it suddenly began to be massively rebuilt with hotels and almost perfectly equipped. Beautiful, noisy and indecently convenient for irrepressible visitors. From the capital to Faliraki - only 14 kilometers, and to the airport - 10 kilometers. The place is suitable for everyone who likes to spend their holidays in a noisy company, among unusual mountain landscapes.

It was a small fishing village in the south of the island and now it is a quiet and comfortable refuge for tired tourists. The calm atmosphere among the buildings, designed in a traditional Greek style. Neat well-kept streets. One of the few settlements on the island where you can really feel the very Greece. Here you can still see an old grandmother sitting quietly on the porch, lie down among the pines. By the way, “pefki” in Greek means “pine”. A good solution would be to spend your vacation in the endless green Pefki, lying in the sun, sipping fruit juice.

The beach, named after the famous actor, will amaze you not only with its name but also with its wonderful scenery. This part of the coast is popular with tourists, and not everyone will want to live there. But it’s definitely worth visiting, at least in order to find out why the Oscar winner at one time bought this piece of land and what makes people come back here, despite the crowding. If you have time, this is a good way to spend it for the benefit of yourself and your inner aesthete.

The beach of St. Paul’s Bay is located just south of Lindos. It took its name from a small church in the eastern part of the basin. The place is strikingly different from the neighboring giant. Moreover, this is not one beach, but 2, but we will tell about it later. In fact, one of the most picturesque places of the island is located here. It has an extremely convenient location. Although some holidaymakers would prefer to have a hotel right by the sea, they can forgive the absence of one there.

Ialyssos and Ixia are divided by Fileramos mountain, because of this they have similar conditions. And it turned out that Ialissos was chosen by surfers because of high waves and strong winds, and Ixia became a place loved by ordinary tourists, without any special need for extreme sports. Mostly, everyone likes this place because of its location, right between the airport and the capital. You can walk this distance on foot. If you go by public transport, it will take no more than half an hour, given waiting for a bus.

Sand and pebble beach located on the northern tip of the island. It is equipped with parasols and sun lounges. There are several cafes with local and international cuisine on its territory. There are large hotels, apartments, volleyball courts, a water park and a casino nearby. It also has a diving-tower in the adjacent area of the sea.

Prasonisi Cape is located in the southern part of Rhodes Island, on the border of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. You can see the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea from Prasonisi Cape. The first is dark blue, the second has pale turquoise shades.

Kallithea Beach is located in the east of Rhodes island, 10 kilometers from the city of the same name. It is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, famous for its crystal clear water and calm weather. Next to it, there is a tourist town with thermal baths, mud springs, SPA resorts and other recreational facilities.

Kolympia is a beautiful and calm beach located in a small bay. Its left part is covered with small pebbles, and the right - with sand. There are no strong waves and sudden drops of depth. There is a cafe nearby. Local tourists are offered boat trips, inflatable boat rides and other water activities.

Theologos is a pebble beach located 10 kilometers from Diagoras Airport. This beach is recommended for people tired of the hustle and bustle. Its “wild part” calmly accommodates companies of 30-40 people.

Vlycha sand and pebble beach is located in a small but very cozy bay. This place is popular with parents, because of its shallow waters and calm weather. It is known for its silence, beautiful panoramas and cozy hotels.

Ialysos is a quiet and sparsely populated beach located near Rhodes. Almost all of its territory is covered with pebbles, but there are also sandy areas. The sea near Ialyssos is different every day, you will not get bored with it. The entry into the water is rocky, but this is not about sharp rocks, but about round stones. However, tourists are advised to wear closed slippers. This beach will appeal to young couples looking for a holiday without children and fuss, as well as surfers.