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Best Beaches in Rhodes: 12 Beaches You Must Visit
The best beaches in Rhodes, Greece: Gaia Beach, Anthony Quinn Bay, Tsambika, St. Paul's Bay, Prasonisi and more, with tips on wind, crowds and facilities.
Best Beaches in Rhodes to Visit
Rhodes has two very different coastlines. The east coast is calm, sunny and sheltered, which is ideal for swimming and families. The west coast is windy and wild, which is perfect for surfers and sunsets. Here are the beaches worth your time.
1. Gaia Beach
A romantic, relaxed beach that's perfect for sunsets, dinners on the sand, proposals and small beach weddings. If you're looking for a beach with atmosphere rather than crowds, start here.
2. Anthony Quinn Bay
A small cove with emerald water and rocks, named after the actor who fell in love with it while filming The Guns of Navarone. It's great for snorkeling; arrive before 10:00.
3. St. Paul's Bay (Lindos)
An almost enclosed lagoon beneath the Acropolis of Lindos. According to tradition, the Apostle Paul landed here in 51 AD.
4. Tsambika Beach
Long golden sand with shallow water, which makes it excellent for kids. You can also climb the 300 steps to Tsambika Monastery for the views.
5. Lindos Main Beach
A beautiful sandy bay beside the village. It's busy, but it has every facility.
6. Prasonisi
At the southern tip of Rhodes, two seas meet across a sandbar. It's one of the best kitesurfing and windsurfing spots in Europe.
7. Agathi Beach
Quiet golden sand near Charaki, below the ruins of Feraklos Castle.
8. Kallithea Springs
A historic Art Deco spa with small rocky coves and a very photogenic setting.
9. Faliraki Beach
Long and lively, with water sports and beach bars.
10. Stegna Beach
A traditional fishing village with good seafood tavernas.
11. Glystra Beach
A small, sheltered sandy cove in the south, popular with locals.
12. Elli Beach (Rhodes Town)
A city beach with a diving platform, within walking distance of the Old Town.
Practical Beach Tips
- Sunbeds: usually €10–25 for a set of two umbrellas and loungers.
- Wind: if the meltemi wind is blowing, choose an east-coast beach.
- Water shoes: useful at rocky coves such as Anthony Quinn Bay.
- Best season: June to October; the sea is warmest in September.
See ratings, photos and directions on our Rhodes beach rankings.