Rhodes beaches
Rhodes offers a variety of beaches; with amenities (hotels, taverns, bars, watersports centers, etc.) and totally pristine, sandy and pebbly, ideal for watersports, nudism-friendly and so on. All beaches have crystal waters and are characterized by their breathtaking natural beauty.
In brief, some of the most popular beaches in Rhodes are the main Lindos Beach, Agios Pavlos, and Ladiko. The well-organized Elli is the number one destination for those staying in Rhodes Town.
Prassonissi is the perfect destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Below, you will find a list of the best beaches on Rhodes Island sorted by popularity.
After exploring them, don't miss to check out All Things to Do in Rhodes (best sights, villages, restaurants and more).
Lindos Beach (Megali Paralia)
Sandy, Well-OrganizedLocation: 48 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: The large and sandy beach of Lindos is among the most beautiful on the island. It has clean water and is very popular among locals and tourists alike.
Lindos Beach (Limanaki Agios Pavlos)
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 48 km south of Rhodes
Description: The small port of Agios Pavlos in Lindos took its name from the Apostle Paul, who was said to land there and teach Christianity. This is a small cove under the Castle of Lindos.
Ladiko beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-OrganizedLocation: 20 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: The small cove of Ladiko gets very crowded due to its beautiful, wild atmosphere. It is close to Faliraki, the most popular beach resort on Rhodes.
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Ladiko beach (Anthony Quinn beach)
Diving Club, Pebbled, Well-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 20 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: This is a small cove near Ladiko beach, where the famous actor Antony Quinn used to swim. He was on the island for the filming of the "Guns of Navarone".
Agathi beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 38 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: The golden sand and emerald waters of Agathi create a charming, relaxing environment for visitors.
Tsambika beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 25 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Turquoise waters and golden sand create a beautiful scenery in Tsambika, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sun.
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Kallithea beach
Diving Club, Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 8 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: The beach of Kallithea is famous for its hot medicinal springs. This is a wonderful place with wild, rocky spots.
Elli beach
Well-Organized, Watersports, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, Pebbled, Small HarborLocation: In Rhodes Town
Description: This is an organized beach within walking distance from the town center. Its sandy coast and closeness to the city make it highly popular.
Afandou beach
Well-Organized, Watersports, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 19 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Afandou is a long beach strewn with sand and pebbles. This is one of the most popular beach resorts in Rhodes due to its beautiful setting and organized tourist facilities.
Prassonissi beach
Windsurfing, Sandy, Non-OrganizedLocation: 85 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Prasonisi is one of the most beautiful secluded beaches on the island. In fact, it is the result of a small peninsula in the sea creating two sandy beaches.
Faliraki Beach
Well-Organized, Diving Club, Watersports, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, Sandy, PartyLocation: 16 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Faliraki is a long, sandy beach, well-organized with colorful umbrellas and loungers, ample water sports facilities, and an impressive water park.
Glystra beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 52 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Glystra is a tranquil tourist environment, where greenery vegetation, golden sand, and blue sea dominate the setting.
Kolymbia beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-OrganizedLocation: 26 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Kolymbia is a peaceful, organized beach with fine sand and pebbles that constitutes an ideal place for rest and relaxation.
Lardos beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 50 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Lardos, a great family resort, is a beautiful, calm beach close to Lindos.
Theologos Beach
Partly-Organized, Windsurfing, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 22 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Theologos is a pebbly beach on the western side of the island, 10 km from Diagoras Airport. It often gets quite windy, so it is highly popular among windsurfing enthusiasts.
Pefki beach
Diving Club, Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 53 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Pefki is a calm beach resort. Although it is organized and has some tourist facilities, it usually doesn't get very crowded due to its long distance from the capital town.
Vlicha beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 47 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Vlicha is a nice sandy beach close to Lindos, the second most famous town on the island. This is a lovely bay protected from strong winds.
Ialyssos beach
Windsurfing, Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 10 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: Ialyssos is among the most developed tourist resorts on the island. The beach is sandy and clean and has many watersports centers.
Ixia beach
Windsurfing, Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 5 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: The pebbly Ixia, one of the closest beaches to Rhodes Town, has crystalline waters and many watersports centers.
Akti Miaouli beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, Small Harbor, WatersportsLocation: In Rhodes Town
Description: This organized beach is located on the edge of Rhodes Town, within walking distance from the most important sights.
Stegna beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 30 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Stegna is a beautiful beach with sand and pebbles. Being family-oriented, Stegna is ideal for relaxation.
Lindos Beach (Megali Paralia)
Sandy, Well-OrganizedLocation: 48 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: The large and sandy beach of Lindos is among the most beautiful on the island. It has clean water and is very popular among locals and tourists alike.
Lindos Beach (Limanaki Agios Pavlos)
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 48 km south of Rhodes
Description: The small port of Agios Pavlos in Lindos took its name from the Apostle Paul, who was said to land there and teach Christianity. This is a small cove under the Castle of Lindos.
Ladiko beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-OrganizedLocation: 20 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: The small cove of Ladiko gets very crowded due to its beautiful, wild atmosphere. It is close to Faliraki, the most popular beach resort on Rhodes.
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Ladiko beach (Anthony Quinn beach)
Diving Club, Pebbled, Well-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 20 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: This is a small cove near Ladiko beach, where the famous actor Antony Quinn used to swim. He was on the island for the filming of the "Guns of Navarone".
Agathi beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 38 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: The golden sand and emerald waters of Agathi create a charming, relaxing environment for visitors.
Tsambika beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 25 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Turquoise waters and golden sand create a beautiful scenery in Tsambika, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sun.
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Kallithea beach
Diving Club, Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 8 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: The beach of Kallithea is famous for its hot medicinal springs. This is a wonderful place with wild, rocky spots.
Elli beach
Well-Organized, Watersports, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, Pebbled, Small HarborLocation: In Rhodes Town
Description: This is an organized beach within walking distance from the town center. Its sandy coast and closeness to the city make it highly popular.
Afandou beach
Well-Organized, Watersports, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 19 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Afandou is a long beach strewn with sand and pebbles. This is one of the most popular beach resorts in Rhodes due to its beautiful setting and organized tourist facilities.
Prassonissi beach
Windsurfing, Sandy, Non-OrganizedLocation: 85 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Prasonisi is one of the most beautiful secluded beaches on the island. In fact, it is the result of a small peninsula in the sea creating two sandy beaches.
Faliraki Beach
Well-Organized, Diving Club, Watersports, Wheelchair accessible, Family Friendly, Sandy, PartyLocation: 16 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Faliraki is a long, sandy beach, well-organized with colorful umbrellas and loungers, ample water sports facilities, and an impressive water park.
Glystra beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 52 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Glystra is a tranquil tourist environment, where greenery vegetation, golden sand, and blue sea dominate the setting.
Kolymbia beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-OrganizedLocation: 26 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Kolymbia is a peaceful, organized beach with fine sand and pebbles that constitutes an ideal place for rest and relaxation.
Lardos beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 50 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Lardos, a great family resort, is a beautiful, calm beach close to Lindos.
Theologos Beach
Partly-Organized, Windsurfing, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 22 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Theologos is a pebbly beach on the western side of the island, 10 km from Diagoras Airport. It often gets quite windy, so it is highly popular among windsurfing enthusiasts.
Pefki beach
Diving Club, Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 53 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Pefki is a calm beach resort. Although it is organized and has some tourist facilities, it usually doesn't get very crowded due to its long distance from the capital town.
Vlicha beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 47 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Vlicha is a nice sandy beach close to Lindos, the second most famous town on the island. This is a lovely bay protected from strong winds.
Ialyssos beach
Windsurfing, Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 10 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: Ialyssos is among the most developed tourist resorts on the island. The beach is sandy and clean and has many watersports centers.
Ixia beach
Windsurfing, Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 5 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: The pebbly Ixia, one of the closest beaches to Rhodes Town, has crystalline waters and many watersports centers.
Akti Miaouli beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, Small Harbor, WatersportsLocation: In Rhodes Town
Description: This organized beach is located on the edge of Rhodes Town, within walking distance from the most important sights.
Stegna beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 30 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Stegna is a beautiful beach with sand and pebbles. Being family-oriented, Stegna is ideal for relaxation.
Casino beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-Organized, Small Harbor, WatersportsLocation: Within walking distance from Rhodes Town
Description: This is a large beach just in front of the Rodos Casino. It is well-organized with many facilities and amenities nearby.
Traganou beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 20 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: This is a calm alternative to nearby crowded beaches like Faliraki and Ladiko. Boarded by crystalline turquoise waters, it also boasts a superb cave.
Faliraki Nudist beach
Sandy, Well-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 16 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: The crowded beach resort of Faliraki has a small, organized part for nudists.
Fourni beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-Organized, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 80 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: Fourni is a small pebbled beach surrounded by wild rocks. On the promontory near Fourni is a series of caves, some used as burial chambers in ancient times.
Gennadi Beach
Partly-Organized, Family Friendly, PebbledLocation: 63 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Gennadi is an organized beach on the southern side of Rhodes, just a few kilometers before the windsurfing resort of Prassonisi.
Haraki beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 36 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Haraki is a quiet beach with crystalline waters ideal for scuba diving. It is a quiet resort, ideal for relaxing family holidays.
Kalathos beach
Partly-Organized, Pebbled, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 50 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: The golden sand, clear waters, and relaxing atmosphere make Kalathos a nice family spot on the island.
Kamiros beach
Pebbled, Well-OrganizedLocation: 50 km from Rhodes Town
Description: There are many umbrellas and sundecks you can rent to enjoy the beautiful scenery and relax under the shade on Kamiros Beach.
Kathara beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 13 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: This is a lovely sandy beach surrounded by rough rocks and crystalline shallow waters. It is great for families with children.
Katsouni beach
Partly-Organized, PebbledLocation: 50 km southeast of Rhodes Town
Description: Katsouni has shallow, crystal water. Although it is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas, it is a bit secluded from other beaches on the island.
Kiotari beach
Partly-Organized, Pebbled, Nudism-FriendlyLocation: 60 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Kiotari is a sandy beach with crystal-clear waters and many tourist amenities in the area around it.
Kopria beach
Pebbled, Non-OrganizedLocation: 45 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: This is a small beach between Mandrakio and Skala Kamirou. It rarely gets crowded so it is ideal for relaxation.
Kouloura beach
Partly-Organized, PebbledLocation: 65 km from Rhodes Town
Description: A small beach with no tourist facilities, Kouloura is a nice place to enjoy peaceful moments.
Kremasti beach
Family Friendly, Pebbled, Well-Organized, WatersportsLocation: 12 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: The beach is very popular due to its closeness to the capital town and its crystalline waters. It has many tourist facilities and watersports centers.
Lachania beach
Pebbled, SecludedLocation: 70 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Lachania is a long sandy beach with clean waters. The surrounding area has many tourist facilities.
Lindos Beach Pallas beach
Sandy, Well-OrganizedLocation: 48 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: This is one of the three popular beaches around Lindos, the second-largest town on the island.
Lothiarika beach
Partly-Organized, PebbledLocation: 53 km south east of Rhodes Town
Description: This is a beautiful pebbled beach with clean water in Lardos bay. An ideal spot for families with young children.
Paradisi beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 15 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: The crystal clear waters and the sandy coast of Paradisi create the ideal environment for visitors who want to enjoy a relaxed day in the sun.
Plimiri beach
Sandy, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 85 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Plimiri is a remote, unorganized beach on the southern side of the island, on the way to the windsurfing resort of Prasonisi.
Vagies beach
Partly-Organized, PebbledLocation: 10 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: Vagies stretches right in front of the International Airport of Rhodes. Being exposed to the northern winds, it is not particularly popular for swimming.
Makris Tichos beach
Sandy, Family Friendly, Well-OrganizedLocation: 50 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: This organized beach is located close to Lardos, therefore the surrounding region is tourist-developed.
Agios Georgios beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 80 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: Agios Georgios Beach is one of the most secluded in all of Rhodes, providing a quiet environment and a romantic atmosphere but lacking in organization and amenities.
Alyki beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 75 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: The isolated Alyki Beach is a fairly quiet spot that delights visitors with its clean blue waters and pebbly shore.
Apolakkia beach
Non-OrganizedLocation: 87 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: Apolakkia Beach is part of a protected wildlife sanctuary, featuring a unique ecosystem and offering a serene atmosphere ideal for lounging in the sun.
Glifada beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 65 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: The isolated Glifada Beach boasts a rocky shore and emerald-tinted waters. It is the perfect off-the-beaten-path spot for a relaxing stroll.
Grande Blue beach
Well-Organized, SandyLocation: 32 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Grande Blue is an idyllic destination with calm turquoise waters. Beach-goers can venture to the stunning Archangelos Cave and swim amongst its intricate rock formations.
Kato Petres beach
Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 2 km southwest of Rhodes
Description: Kato Petres Beach is popular for its enchanting natural beauty and lack of tourism infrastructure. It provides a serene atmosphere free from the hustle and bustle of nearby resorts.
Kavos beach
Partly-Organized, SandyLocation: 53 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Small and secluded, Kavos Beach offers a serene environment with some nice amenities and crystal-clear waters.
Limni beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 80 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: The secluded Limni boasts a pebbly shore and blue waters and can offer a more quiet and serene experience.
Navarone beach
Partly-Organized, SandyLocation: 50 km from Rhodes Town
Description: Navrone is an idyllic destination with fine sand and turquoise waters. It served as the setting for the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone, to which it owes its name.
Red Sand beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 33 km south of Rhodes Town
Description: Kokkini Ammos (Red Sand) is a secluded pebbly cove with pristine turquoise waters. The best way to get there is by boat, with kayaks being readily available at the nearby Haraki village.
Soroni beach
Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 23 km southwest of Rhodes Town
Description: With a pebbly shore and clear waters, Soroni Beach is an off-the-beaten-path getaway that many favor for its strong currents that are ideal for windsurfing.