Rhodes: 10 amazing beaches from above
Written by Editorial Team - 3rd Φεβ 2016
Rhodes is a heaven for summer holidays. The island is full of large beaches ready to be discovered.
The beaches of Rhodes
We will find quiet beaches surrounded by cliffs, sandy beaches with palm trees and pines, cosmopolitan beaches with water sports facilities, tourist beaches with pebbles, blue or green waters.A lot of the beaches of Rhodes are awarded with "Blue Flag" because they meet the stringent requirements such as bathing water quality, cleanliness, organization, information, safety of bathers and visitors and protect the coastal environment and coastal areas.
The coastline of Rhodes abounds in beaches and it was very hard to choose a small number. Anyways, we present you here 10 of them but you can explore them all, meter-by-meter, in www.tripinview.com
Anthony Quinn, Rhodes
Ideal for scuba diving because of the underwater topography it became famous by the movie "The Guns of Navarone" which filmed there starring the famous actor Anthony Quinn. Surrounded by cliffs and has crystal clear waters. It has a small pier that allows vessels to anchor for a visit. It is fifteen kilometers southeast of Rhodes town and three kilometers from Faliraki. It was awarded the "Blue Flag".
The beach of Antony Quinn
Faliraki
Four kilometers of length one of the most organized beaches with water sports and bungee jumping, umbrellas, sunbeds, beach bars, restaurants, cafes, a water park, located fourteen kilometers southeast of Rhodes town and located ten kilometers from the airport "Diagoras" Rhodes. It was awarded the "Blue Flag".
Faliraki beach
Ialyssos
It is one of the most organized of the island because it runs along the avenue Herakleidon where are situated some of the leading hotels of the island. It consists of pebbles and sand and the water deepens abruptly. The beach is ideal for surfing enthusiasts being very windy. Distance from Rhodes just eight kilometers.
Ialyssos beach
Ixia
It is the continuation of the beach in Rhodes. Organized beach with water sports facilities and the wind that favors surfing.
Ixia beach
Kallithea
Beach with palm trees and pines. Located near the beach are the hot springs of Kallithea. Located in the north-eastern part of the island, just ten kilometers from the city of Rhodes. It was awarded the "Blue Flag".
Kallithea beach
Kolymbia
Quiet beach with sand and small pebbles with umbrellas, deckchairs and pedalos. Away from the city of Rhodes twenty five kilometers. It was awarded the "Blue Flag".
Kolymbia beach
Lindos
A purely tourist beach below the settlement. It offers quiet clear waters, two beaches with umbrellas and taverns. It is seventy kilometers from the city of Rhodes.
Lindos beach
Prassonissi
Sandy beach located at the southernmost point of the island. It is a paradise for windsurfers, as for the blowing winds, especially during July and August. It offers windsurfing equipment rental places and restaurants with local delicacies. Away from the City of Rhodes ninety two kilometers.
Prassonissi beach
Rhodes (Elli)
Regarded as the best beach in the Mediterranean. It welcomes many visitors every year. It stretches along the city and has umbrellas, sun beds and canteens.
Elli beach
Saint Paul
Pebbles, sand and clear green water. Located in a small bay with two small beaches, close to Lindos and fifty kilometers from the city of Rhodes. On one beach there are umbrellas, deck chairs and canteen while the other is isolated and is suitable for those wanting to enjoy a swim in peace.
Saint Paul bay
