Afandou Beach

The sand and peeble Afondou Beach is ocated 19 km south of Rhodes Town near the village of Afandou on the east coast of Rhodes. This is one of the longest beaches on the island. There are sunbeds and umbrellas, water sports, restaurants and cafes and accommodations nearby as well as the island's golf course. Recommended hotels and other accomodations include Scala Apartments, Johannes Boutique Apartments & Suites and the Pantheon Luxury Villas. There are lots more apartments, villas, hotels and holiday homes nearby. Search Hotels in Afandou

Traganou

This is a family friendly pebble beach that is the northern end of the long Afandou Beach with clear, clean sea great for snorkeling when it is calm. There is a cave in the rocks at the end of the beach and places to dive into the sea. There are sunbeds and umbrellas and a taverna. Search Hotels in Afandou

 

Anthony Quinn Beach

This beautiful sheltered cove south of Rhodes Town between Faliraki and Ladiko Beach is one of the most popular and photographed on Rhodes and is named for the famous actor after the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone was filmed here. There are some sunbeds and umbrellas for rent and a parking lot to accommodate the large number of tourists and locals who come here in the summer. There is also a traditional Greek taverna. There are a handful of places to stay within walking distance with the Casa Mikele Adults Only and The Palms Concept Hotel being the most highly recommended. But there are lots of hotels in nearby Faliraki: Search Faliraki Hotels

Ladiko

A small beach near Faliraki, Ladiko is just across the peninsula from Anthony Quinn Beach. There are beach beds and umbrellas and food available at a taverna right on the beach. But it does get crowded especially in the summer. There are a handful of places to stay within walking distance with the Casa Mikele Adults Only and The Palms Concept Hotel being the most highly recommended. But there are lots of hotels in nearby Faliraki: Search Faliraki Hotels

Elli Beach

One of the most popular beaches in Rhodes if not in all of Greece, Elli Beach is on the northern point of Rhodes New Town. Several other beaches are here including Maiouli Beach, Casino Beach and Enidriou Beach, but where one ends and another begins only a local knows. There are restaurants, cafes, beach beds and umbrellas, water sports, an aquarium and a museum. There are also hundreds of places to stay within walking distance in both the Old City and the New. If you want to stay in one of the big hotels right on the beach then check out the Mediterranean Hotel, the Island Boutique Hotel, and the Grande Albergo Delle Rose which features a seasonal swimming pool and a casino in one of the most important historical buildings in the Italian Rationalist-Fascist architecture of the late 1920’s. See more accomodations in Rhodes  Town.

Akti Kanari Beach

This beach in Rhodes New Town is south of Maiouli Beach and Ilia Beach and faces northwest so when it is windy you can get waves as you can see. If they are too much just walk to the Aquarium to Ilia beach and it should be much more calm. Restaurants, cafes and hotels in the town are nearby and beach beds and umbrellas are available to rent. The best hotels within easy walking distance are Family-run Nafsika Hotel, the Cactus Hotel, the beachfront Ibiscus Hotel, and the Sperveri Boutique Hotel, all highly rated and within 5 minutes walk of the beach. See more accomodations in Rhodes  Town.

Faliraki

Faliraki is a beach perfect for families with children with 5 kilometers of sand, sunbeds, umbrellas, watersports, restaurants, cafes, bars and even a waterpark. There are several other beaches nearby and Faliraki is one of the more famous (at one time infamous) resort towns in Rhodes. There are dozens, make that hundreds of hotels, apartments, holiday homes and rooms for rent. A short walk from the main beach is the small beach of Mandomata which is the only organized nudist beach on Rhodes with sunbeds, umbrellas, a snack bar and several restaurants and cafes within walking distance. Recommended hotels in Faliraki include Pathos Seaside Suites, the Kathara Bay Apartments, Anemone Premium Suites, and the Noka Suite Apartments. But there are hundreds of other places to stay. Search Hotels in Faliraki

Ixia

The resort town of Ixia on the west coast of Rhodes is a series of long sand and pebble beaches with sunbeds, umbrellas and activities though it is so long there are sections you can have to yourself. This part of the island is popular with windsurfers and when the north wind blows there can be waves. The town itself has dozens of restaurants, cafes, shops and hotels of all sizes and categories. Recommmended hotels include the Atrium Platinum Resort and Spa, the exceptional Rhodes Sea Villas, and the the beachfront Ixian Grand & All Suites Adults Only Hotel.  Search Hotels in Ixia

Ialysos

Located in the resort town of Ixia, Ialysos is a pebble and sand beach on the west side of Rhodes, popular with windsurfers and other watersports enthusiasts when the meltemi blows. When it is calm it is perfect for families. Lots of restaurants and hotels on the beach and in the town of Ixia. Recommended hotels in Ialysos include the GOJI Vegan Hotel, the Sea Melody Beach Hotel Apartments, and the family run Bamboo Suites Hotel. Search Hotels in Ixia

Kalithea

Famous for its therapuetic hot springs, Kalithea Beach is close to Rhodes town, facing east. With sunbeds and umbrellas and lots of restaurants, cafes and hotels it is what you would expect from a beach so close to a city, sunbeds a little more expensive, and very crowded in the summer and weekends and the music can get a little loud. Recommended hotels include the Rhodes Paladium Leisure and Wellness, the Elysium Resort and Spa, and the Stavros Melathron Studios. There are many other places to stay including hotels, apartments and villas. Search Kallithea Hotels

Kamiros Beach

Kamiros  is sand a pebble beach on the west coast of Rhodes, past the airport, with umbrellas and sunbeds and even a playground for children. There are several restaurants on the beach and the archaeological site of Ancient Kamiros. You can also take the ferry from here to the island of Halki. The Niva Apartments are exceptional and right on the beach as is the Los Olivos V.I.P Poolvilla Kritinia, a recently renovated villa. Search Hotels in Kamiros

Fourni Beach

This remote beach is located southwest of Rhodes town, almost to Prasonisi near the village and castle of Monolithos. There are no tourist facilities and you will need to bring your own umbrellas, food and water. There are some burial caves on the promentory that are worth visiting.

Kolymbia

One of the best beaches on the east coast of Rhodes, the Blue Flag awarded Kolymbia is an organized beach with areas of beach beds and umbrellas and areas without. There are watersports (and go-cart racing) and restaurants and hotels nearby. Less crowded than the more popular nearby beaches ("Everyone goes there because it is not crowded") this is a good option for those who are fed up with mass tourism but don't want to be stuck somewhere with nothing to eat or drink. Recommended hotels include the Port Royal Villas and Spa-Adults Only, and the Casa Cook, also an adults only hotel. Kimia Luxury Apartments are exceptional, with a perfect score on Booking.com last time I checked. There are several other resort hotels, some adults only and some for familes as well as smaller hotels, apartments and holiday homes. Search Hotels in Kolimbia

Lindos

Lindos is the most famous beach in Rhodes and the most popular. Located below the village there are sunbeds, umbrellas, watersports, restaurants and cafes and lots of places to stay in and around the village. There are also several other beautiful beaches nearby. Recommended accomodations in Lindos include the Adults Only Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel, Melenos Art Boutique Hotel, the Lindos Beach Boutique Villa, the Krana Hotel, Vassos Apartments and Thalassa Luxury Studios. There are dozens, maybe hundreds of hotels, villas, apartments and holiday homes in and around Lindos. Search properties  in Lindos

Saint Paul Beach

This small completely sheltered bay below the Castle of Lindos is named for the small church and it is here that Saint Paul came to preach to the Rhodeans. One of the most idylic beaches in Greece it does get crowded but there is ample parking, beach beds and umbrellas available and a taverna on the beach. Nearby hotels include the Traditional Lindian Suites, the Saint Paul's Bay View Suites, and Lindian Polis.  Search for more Hotels in Lindos

Pefki

Located south of Lindos Pefki is a mix of sand and pebbles and has sunbeds and umbrellas to rent as well as secluded areas on the fringe of the beach. There are restaurants on the beach and in the nearby town as well as hotels and all types of accommodation. Other beaches within walking distance include Kavos and Plakia. Suggested accomodations include the Island Blue Hotel, the Blue Dreams Luxury Villas, Milos Villas Complex and Saint Thomas Beach Apartments.
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Haraki Beach

Haraki Beach is a sand and pebble beach with organized areas with tourist facilities and areas that you can bring your own beach beds and umbrellas and get away from the crowd. There are tavernas, rental rooms and the ruins of Feraklos Castle overlooking the beach and settlement. The long beach of Paralia Massari is right next door and stretches for several kilometers along the eastern coast almost to Lindos, with little to no organized tourist facilities. The exceptional Haraki Beach apartments are right on the beach. Also recommended are Haraki Blue Dream Luxury Apartments and the Haraki Bay Hotel and Luxury Apartments. You can Search hotels, apartments and holiday homes in Haraki.

Agia Agathi

This organized beach on the east coast of Rhodes south of Rhodes town and 10km from Lindos is perfect for families with children. There are several restaurant/cafeteria's on the beach and nearby is the 15th Century Church of Agia Agathi and the ruins of the Byzantine Feraklos Castle, the first of 3 castles conguered by the Knights of Saint John. There are lots of places to stay in the nearby village of Haraki: Search Hotels in Haraki

Kiotari

Located a few miles south of Lindos on the east coast of Rhodes, Kiotari is a long sand and pebble beach with sunbeds, umbrellas and other tourist facilities with watersports, cafes, restaurants and shops and a large choice of hotels, rooms, holiday homes, apartments and villas. There are a number of other popular beaches in the area including Lardos Beach, Gennadi Beach and several smaller beaches with hotels on them. Al Mare Villas offers elegant studios and villas with captivating views of the Mediterranean Sea and villas with private pools. It is located on the coast of Kiotari Beach. Rodos Princess Beach Hotel is located on the beach. The adults-only Boutique 5 Hotel & Spa and Paraktio Beach Apartments are also right on the sea or close enough. Be sure to eat at the famous family run Stefanos Fish Restaurant, established in 1924. Search Hotels in Kiotari

Glystra

Glystra is a small sand and pebble beach on the eastern coast of Rhodes near the village of Lindos and part of the general area of Kiotari in the area that was burned a few years ago. Many of the shade trees were destroyed. It is a shallow beach and suitable for children but there are few amenities so bring your own water and food or be prepared to walk (or drive) to nearby Kotari Beaches. The Lindian Village Resort is located on the nearby Lardos Beach as is the Magia Exclusive Adults Only Resort and Spa. You can find plenty of accomodations in Kiotari. Search Hotels in Kiotari

Stegna

Located halfway between Rhodes town and Lindos on the east coast of Rhodes, Stegna is a sand and pebble beach with some tourist development including watersports and a handful of hotels and restaurants. It is a popular beach for families and much of it you can bring your own umbrella rather than pay for one. Recommended accomodations include the Stegna Dream Apartments, Afroditi Junior Suites, and the beachfront Riva del Mare. You can find more properties in Stegna by searching accomodations in Archangelos.

Tsambika

Located on the east coast of Rhodes between Kolymbia and Stegna, the family friendly Tsambika beach is one of the best on Rhodes. There are sunbeds and umbrellas, watersports, beach bars and accommodation nearby in the towns of Kolymbia and Archangelos. The southern section of the beach is for nudists. There are a couple places to eat including a beach bar and several tavernas up the road. Search accomodations in Archangelos and Search Hotels in Kolimbia.

Vlycha

Vlycha is a well organized beach between Lindos and Kalathos on the eastern side of the island. There are two restaurants on the beach and though less busy than the nearby town beach of Lindos, many of the luxury hotels are in the area. While much of the beach is covered with sunbeds and umbrellas it is big enough so that you can get away from the crowds and there is some nudism on the far right end of the beach. Lindos Aqua Terra is located right on the beach and Lindos Grand Resort and Spa is a few steps away, as is the Lindos Mare Seaside Hotel. You can Search Hotels in Lindos and use the maps to find accommodations on and around Vlycha.

Prasonisi

Located at the most southernmost point on the island Prasonisi is a paradise for wind surfers and paragliders and equipment is available to rent. This is where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean and you can swim in either one. Recommended hotels include the Prasonisi Lighthouse Boutique Hotel and Kedros Rooms, both in Prasonisi. Also there are a number of villas and holiday homes in the nearby village of Kakavia including the highly rated Kite View Villas, and Prasonisi Villas. There are lots of other villas and holiday homes nearby. Search accomodations in Prasonisi and neighboring villages

Gennadi Beach

Gennadi Beach is a long sand and pebble beach that begins in Kiotari and goes almost to the southeastern tip of Rhodes. Some of it is organized with beach beds, umbrellas and watersports while much of it you can have to yourself. There are some restaurants and beach bars scattered around and in the summer the area is popular with young people. Recommended accomodations include Albatross Beachfront Villas, the exceptional Southern Dreams Apartments and the Atlantica Dreams Resort. Search for more hotels in Gennadi