Popular Beaches

Elli Beach

located within a short walking distance from the municipal of Rhodes this sandy beach is a very popular place amongst the tourists. Beware the beach is usually crowded during the day.

Akti Miaouli Beach

is another organized beach starting from the Aquarium of Rhodes and stretching to several kilometers long. This busy beach is sandy and close by to the city centre of Rhodes.

Makris Tichos Beach

is a sandy beach located only 4 km away south of Rhodes town. The beach is organised with plenty of sunbeds and parasols.

Ixia Beach

is a sandy and pebbled beach 5 km south west of Rhodes Town. A very popular choice for windsurfers since this part of the island is slightly windy.

is a fabulous beach with crystal clear waters located just 8 km to the south of Rhodes. The blue flag awarded beach of Kallithea is partly pebbled partly sandy with wild rocky spots on the side and has numerous sunbeds and parasols for hire.

Ialissos or Ialyssos Beach

is located 10km south west of Rhodes town and is fully organized. The waters in this part of the island are crystal clear with the beach being sandy with small pebbles and windy during some parts of the day.

Kremasti Beach

further down from Ialysos lays the beach of Kremasti approximately 12 km south west from the town of Rhodes. This beach is very clean and has many tourist facilities available including a water sports center.

Faliraki Beach

located approximately 13 km south of Rhodes town (next to the beach of Kallithea) is a long sandy beach very popular with the locals and tourists with several sun beds and parasols available. Faliraki beach features many watersports and a bungee jumping facility and is also popular with the surfers at some designated parts.

Afandou Beach

located 19 km to the south of Rhodes this mainly sandy beach (some parts of it have pebbles) stretches to several kilometers long and is quite popular with the locals. The beach is organized at some parts with the water being crystal clear due to the minor currents in the area. The island’s golf club, golf of Afandou, is also located here.

Ladiko (Anthony Quinn) Beach

is located 20 km south of Rhodes and is in essence a small cove near Ladiko beach. The sandy and pebbled beach has been named after the famous actor when he was on the island for the filming of the "Guns of Navarone".

Traganou Beach

is a popular pebbled beach 20 km to the south of Rhodes. The waters are very clean and the beach is less crowded than the nearby ones. Local taverns are also available here serving lunch.

Tsampika Beach

is one of the most famous beaches in Rhodes around 25 km to the south of the city. Turquoise waters in combination with golden sand create a magnificent scenery. The water level is pretty shallow and you have to walk a few meters until you can actually swim!