Bays of the island of Rhodes, Greece: photos, reviews and a map
The most beautiful bays of Rhodes: article content
St. Paul's Bay: warm greetings from Rhodes!
St. Paul's Bay in Rhodes has the reputation of being one of the most romantic places on the island. Why? Because it has the shape of a heart when viewed from above. For example, from the ancient, located on a mountain, at the foot of which is the bay of St. Paul. According to legend, it was here in 58 or 57 AD. e. the Apostle Paul landed on his way from Ancient Greece to Jerusalem. A small church dedicated to the saint is built on the edge of the beach.
By the way, about the beach. In the southern part of St. Paul's Bay there is the beach of the same name, Agios Pavlos, and since it is closed by rocks from winds and large waves, the water here is almost always smooth, like a mirror. Covered with fine pebbles and sand. And in the northern part of the bay, literally a few meters from the water's edge, large picturesque stones begin, so the bay of St. Paul in Rhodes attracts lovers of diving and snorkeling. The bulk of tourists are Greeks and guests of hotels in the city of Lindos, from where you can walk to this bay in a few minutes. You can also get to the beautiful bay of St. Paul from other cities - either by a rented car or by public transport to Lindos. From the bus stop of Lindos to the bay - exactly one kilometer downhill.
The most beautiful bays of Rhodes: The best view of the bay of St. Paul is from the Acropolis of Lindos.
The rocks reliably protect the bays of Rhodes from waves and winds, so the water is calm and warm even in spring and autumn.
Photo of the Chrysa Studios hotel.
Anthony Quinn Bay: screen star
Anthony Quinn Cove (sometimes called Anthony Quinn Beach or Anthony Quinn Cove) is named after the famous actor who starred in the films The Greek Zorba and The Cannons of Navarone. Some episodes were filmed here. Both films received Oscars, Greece and the island of Rhodes received excellent advertising, and since then the folk trail to the island in the famous bays of Rhodes has not overgrown.
Anthony Quinn Cove and Beach is a stunningly beautiful place indeed. Thanks to small pebbles and a gentle bottom, the water here is very warm and always clear, picturesque cliffs stick out from the sea here and there, and pine thickets near the coast make the air here simply amazing, and the sea - emerald. When heading to Anthony Queen's Bay, don't forget your mask and snorkel: the underwater world is very beautiful here, many colorful fish swim around the stones... By the way, there is a diving center on the shore.
Anthony Quinn Bay is very popular with tourists, so it can get quite crowded during peak season. You can get to the bay by a rented car and public transport. True, the regular bus from the city of Rhodes to the Ladiko - Anthony Quinn stop runs rarely, two or three times a day. It is much easier to get to Anthony Quinn Beach by regular bus that runs from Rhodes to Lindos and back. You can simply tell the driver the password "Anthony Quinn" and he will stop you at the turn into the famous bay. It will take 15-20 minutes on foot. Proven for myself 🙂 And Anthony Quinn Bay is only three to four kilometers from the popular resort village of Faliraki, from which you can get here inexpensively by taxi or even on foot.
Like other bays in Rhodes, Anthony Quinn Beach is reliably sheltered from the winds by rocks.
Anthony Quinn Bay is the cleanest air and clear water.
Pine trees descend directly to the water, which makes Anthony Quinn Cove even more picturesque.
The bottom on the beach is covered with small and large pebbles, so the entrance to the water is not convenient everywhere.
A pair of sun loungers and an umbrella on Anthony Quinn Beach are not cheap - 10 euros. But there is a way out 🙂
Ladiko Bay: two in one
Two of the most beautiful bays of Rhodes - Ladiko and Anthony Quinn - are located just a couple of minutes walk from each other. Covered with fine golden sand, Ladiko Beach outlines a perfect crescent and gently descends into the clear emerald Mediterranean Sea. Unlike Quinn's Cove, this beach has a lot of sun loungers and umbrellas, although there is plenty of room to relax on your own towels. Ladiko beach, without exaggeration, is one of the most cozy and picturesque in Rhodes.
And to be precise, Ladiko bay consists of not one, but even two beaches! One of them is the aforementioned sandy "crescent", and the second is located directly opposite it, on the other side of the bay. It is covered with pebbles, and the entrance to the water is less convenient here: you can go down into the sea only by a ladder from a small pier. But there are fewer people here. Choose, as they say, taste.
You need to get to Ladiko Bay in Rhodes in the same way as to Anthony Quinn Beach (see the previous point). And right next to Ladiko beach there are several good hotels.
... and on the other hand, the beach is rocky and not crowded.
Coves of Rhodes (Ladiko, St. Paul and Anthony Quinn) on the map
Excursions to the best bays of Rhodes
You can visit the bays of Rhodes and other beaches not only on your own, but also as part of an excursion. Here are some interesting options from the site where local guides, including Russians, offer their programs:
That's all we wanted to tell you about the three most beautiful bays in Rhodes. Dear readers, have you ever vacationed in these beautiful places? We look forward to your feedback! And of course, the above-described bays of Rhodes are far from all the beaches that are worth visiting while traveling to this amazing island. Don't miss our article with detailed descriptions and photos of the most beautiful beaches in Rhodes, as well as a guide to the island:
Happy holidays to you in Rhodes!
The famous Anthony Quinn Beach - this is perhaps one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in Rhodes.
Located approximately 4 kilometers from the town of Faliraki. According to the "legend", back in 1961 a film was filmed here, and the main role was played by actor Anthony Quinn. He liked this place so much that ... And now he needs small note because we heard 2 versions of events. First version: the actor himself bought this land with a bay. Second version: the state gave him this piece of land. But in any case, it doesn't matter which of these versions is correct, because already in 1984, this piece of paradise became the property of the Greek state. And the bay still bears the well-known name: "Anthony Quinn". Although, it seems, this bay is officially called "Wayes" .
So, back to my story. We came here from Faliraki by taxi as the price for a 10 minute ride was only 5 euros. We arrived at the place at about 11 o'clock in the morning. Yes, it's a bit late, but on the eve we had a very good evening tasting cocktails and some Greek liqueurs, so in the morning there was a corresponding state. So, if you are planning to get out somewhere, it is better to refrain from evening parties on the eve of the trip. Actually, given my rumpled state, my main desire was to flop down on a lounger in the shade and move away a little. But it was not there! Beach (though I can't dare call it a beach) - a tiny patch with three tens (if not more) sunbeds, which stand on top of each other in 2 rows, are completely packed with tourists.
The rest of this bay is represented by medium and large stones, on which numerous tourists are also located, and stretched along the bay (on the right side) a narrow path, but it is also completely occupied by tourists. In general, even just to sit down, not to mention lying down, there is nowhere! When I saw this picture, at the same moment I felt even worse than it was.
In a vain search for a sunbed, we stumbled upon a woman who collects payment for sunbeds and talked to her. She said that that day (August 15) there was some important Orthodox holiday, and in addition to tourists, many local Greeks came to the beach (since they had a day off)... The sun loungers were already occupied from 8 in the morning, so we had no chance. After hearing this disappointing story, we went to look for at least some shelter for our backpack. As a result, they found a stone in the shade and threw their things near it.
We had 1 swimming mask with us and decided to buy another one. There is a small cafe and a shop above the beach. In this store we bought a mask for 20 euros.
The water in the bay is wonderful! Warm and transparent. The only thing is, be careful when entering the water, and in further exploration of the bay, because at the entrance to the water, and even in the very center of the bay (despite the depth) there are stones. They are sharp.
We went into the water, at first we dabbled a little in shallow water (I was getting used to the mask) and leisurely began their long journey across the entire bay to the opposite shore of the bay.
To begin with, you still need to calculate your strength. Because it only seems from the coast that the bay is small. In fact, it is huge. Well, at least from the point of view of a person who does not swim and even with a mask cannot make friends. And also, if this is added to the scorching sun and a strong hangover, then traveling along the bay is comparable to crossing the Atlantic Ocean by swimming. At first everything is fine: you swim, look at the pebbles and algae beneath you and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world. But the further you swim, the fewer stones and everything else, and under you begins the depth, an unrealistically turquoise shade. Floating every meter, it becomes deeper and deeper, and now there is nothing under you but a huge depth, white sand at the bottom and endless water. Somewhere in the middle of the bay, there are a couple of stones. You can rest a little on them, but I'm a terrible coward, so I didn't even dare to touch them. Then again there is nothing under you, you calmly swim and suddenly right under you, at the depths you see some huge fragment of either a bridge or some other structure. In general, for such impressionable persons like me, this is just a river of adrenaline. (I am generally terrified of all sorts of underwater species, depth, and even more so of sunken things)... For the first time in my life I dared to look into the depths of the sea, so for me the emotions and impressions received from this swim will become the brightest (presently) in the history of my wow effects. And at that moment, my adrenaline threshold was already completely off scale, plus the untreated muscles were tired, and, as the famous phrase says: "Something I suddenly wanted to go home so badly."
We decided to swim to the shore and return back by land. But it was not there. Because in this part of the bay (if you stand facing the water at the entrance to the beach, then we swam to the farthest part of the bay on the right side, you can see it in one of the photos above) there is no semblance of a beach, there are only sharp stones, it was problematic to get out of the water barefoot. We were tormented for about 20 minutes, but moved no more than a couple of steps. As a result, a couple of foreigners sitting not far from us offered us their slippers so that we could get ashore. But then we had to go to the other end of the bay, along no less sharp stones and off-road. So we gave up their slap and went back into the water. We swam a few more meters until we reached a certain structure, very similar to an unfinished bridge. (maybe I saw its fragments under water).
Somehow, groaning and barely pulling our legs out of the water, we climbed this bridge. We rested a bit and decided to start our journey back across the bay. Jumping into the water, we swam in the same way that we sailed here. When we got ashore and reached our backpack, we were completely exhausted. Everything hurt, but most of all my back, because we, very smart people, swam across the bay in the very sun - from 12 to 15 o'clock. Yes Yes. We swam for almost 3 hours. Our backs are burned to such an extent that I cannot convey. We were the same color as grilled refried chicken. After a little shade, we went to Ladiko Beach, which is a 10-minute walk from Anthony Quinn.
At the crossroads to the beaches, the hotel is located "Hotel Ladiko 3 *" ... It was already about 4 o'clock and we decided to have lunch at the hotel cafe. The first thing that delights in this cafe is the view. Later, after taking a photo of the view that opened from our table, I posted it on Instagram, signing it with the most appropriate phrase: "Happiness is when it is Friday on the calendar, at 4 pm, and you are sitting in a cafe in Greece, on the shores of a beautiful bay."
We ordered spaghetti carbonara for 5.50 euros , dish "Stifado"- this is a rabbit stewed in wine with whole onions (about 10 euros) and a couple of glasses of juice.
Anthony Quinn bay is located about 15 km from the capital of the island and 4 km from the town of Faliraki. It is considered one of the most picturesque places in Rhodes.
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The bay is named after a real person. Anthony Quinn was a writer, artist, famous actor of the first half of the 20th century, Academy Award winner and darling of millions of fans. He played in cult films that have become classics: Bluff, The Road, Lawrence of Arabia. However, the Greeks fell in love with Quinn for a completely different film masterpiece - "Zorba the Greek." According to the script, the actor was supposed to dance a very energetic dance "Sirtu", but he broke his leg. There was no one to replace the star, since more than half of the film was filmed. A way out was found: the composer Mikis Theodorakis rewrote the music for the dance. It became slow, which allowed Anthony Quinn to perform something similar to a Greek dance, and the melodies become a hit that is familiar to every cultured person today.
After finishing work on the film, the actor went to heal his injury in Rhodes and rented a house in a picturesque bay. He liked her so much that the artist stayed on the island, along the way having bought a plot near this very bay. True, according to another version, Quinn became the landowner absolutely free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Greek authorities.
The government rejoiced in the presence of the star, who, like a magnet, attracted tourists and movie fans. In 1966, a section of the coastline was officially named "Anthony Quinn Bay", as evidenced by a not very flat concrete slab, laid exactly on snow-white pebbles, but for some reason the year is indicated on it 1960.
Perhaps there is an explanation for this riddle. Quinn is said to have already looked into this piece of paradise and received it for perpetual use from the governor of Rhodes in 1960 in exchange for creating an art center and a film studio. The actor did not keep his promise, and was forced to leave the island.
Tourists come to the bay not only for the sake of Anthony Quinn, who is already forgotten by the fickle public in their preferences, but also for the sake of natural beauty, and they really take your breath away. The color of the sea changes from azure to sapphire. The hot southern sun plays with highlights on the surface of the crystal clear water. Not surprisingly, snorkeling is popular here, just like on other beaches in Rhodes. Bizarre rocks covered with emerald green froze in strange shapes.
The coastline is short, small pebbles interspersed with large flat boulders. The entrance to the beach is free, but you will have to pay for the rental of beach equipment - about 10 € for an umbrella and 2 sun loungers for the whole day. You can sit on a towel on the rocks, but lying on an uneven and hard surface is hardly a pleasure.
The descent into the water is not very comfortable because of the stones, but this fact
will not overshadow the positive emotions from staying in this place. The bottom near the coast is shallow, the water warms up well. After a few meters, the depth begins. There is a pontoon for those who do not want to make their way along the rocky bottom to the depths to swim.
There is all the necessary infrastructure: open-air showers, toilets, lifebuoys. There is a small tavern and a pay phone on the rock.
This beach will appeal to lovers of quiet contemplative relaxation, when you can be alone with your thoughts and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
In the high season, there are many people in the bay, so it is prudent to occupy places in the morning.
How to get to Anthony Quinn Beach?
From Rhodes
By taxi. The trip will cost about 20 €. The road will take about 20 minutes.
By direct bus to Ladiko. Transport runs very rarely and does not adhere too much to the schedule, which periodically changes depending on the season, economic and other factors. During the tourist season, 3-4 flights a day are available.
Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. The ticket price is 2.40 €. Schedule
Anthony Quinn Beach is located in the small resort village of Faliraki on the island of Rhodes, Greece. Washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the beach is a picturesque bay. It is considered one of the most beautiful and popular not only on the island, but throughout Greece.
Quinn's Cove is surrounded by rocks. The beach itself is sandy and pebble, the water has a beautiful turquoise-green color. It is very popular with local and visiting youth. Couples with children also meet, but in much smaller numbers.
Story
The name of this beach has its own interesting history. There are two versions why the beach was named after the Mexican American actor Anthony Quinn. According to one of the versions, the actor was fascinated by the beauty of the bay during the filming of the film "The Cannons of the Isle of Navaron" in 1961.
By that time, Anthony Quinn was already a fairly famous actor and could afford to buy this fabulous place. The Greek government did not mind. Thus, the famous name would attract tourists to the island. As a result, it was decided to name the bay in honor of the actor.
Another version says that the authorities of the island of Rhodes themselves wanted to present the bay as a gift to the actor. Since it was thanks to the film with his participation, where Quinn played the main role, that the world learned about the island of Rhodes. In addition, one of the scenes in the Oscar-winning film "Zorba's Hump" was filmed on this beach.
According to the director's idea, the actor was supposed to dance the fast and energetic dance "Sirtos" on the sand. But, unfortunately, the day before, Quinn broke his leg, and the shooting had to be postponed for some time. After the cast was removed, the leg still ached a little and the movements remained stiff. Then the composer changed the melody to a slower one. This is how the famous dance "Sirtaki" was born, which has become one of the symbols of the country. After filming, the actor went to recuperate on this beach, donated to him by the government.
However, later the laws changed and all the beaches became municipal. In 1984, the bay again became state property. And in 1998, the bay and the beach became open to all comers.
Infrastructure
The bay itself is very small. It is quite crowded here and there is not always enough space for everyone. In the high season, it is possible to find a free seat only in the early morning. The beach is equipped with sun loungers and parasols. The set costs ten euros, if you take only the sunbed - five euros. There are showers, changing rooms and toilets. The entrance to the beach is free.
The water here is clean and clear. Visibility is about fifteen meters. It is no coincidence that there is a diving center in the bay. Diving and equipment rental will cost seventy euros. Many tourists celebrate the rich underwater world and the beautiful seabed. Since the bay is bounded by rocks, there are no big waves, which creates comfortable conditions for swimming. However, it is advised to be careful when entering the water - you can step on large, uneven stones.
There is a pontoon for those who do not want to overcome a rocky entry into the water. There is a rental of boats, pedal boats and catamarans. At the top of the bay is a café with stunning views and free internet access. There is a large free car park next to the café.
How to get there
Anthony Quinn Beach is located in the northeast of the island. You can get to the beach by bus, rented car, on foot or by taxi.
Buses
There are two official carriers on the island of Rhodes - Des Roda and KTEL. Des Roda buses are blue and white and run along the West Coast of the island, while KTEL buses are white and orange and run along the East Coast.
The resort village of Faliraki is located on the east coast, so you need to take the KTEL buses in Piazza Rimini. Go to the Ladiko stop - Anthonu Quinn. From there another twenty minutes walk towards the beach. The fare is from two to eight euros. You can pay to the driver or buy a ticket at the bus stop.
Fines for travel without a ticket are extremely high. The driver does not announce the names of the stops. If the stop is empty, it does not stop. You need to inform the driver about your intention to leave or press the "stop" button.
The bus schedule is not approved and changes depending on the season. According to tourists' reviews, buses run rarely and not on schedule. Routes and other detailed information can be found on the official website of the carrier.
Rented car
It is easy and comfortable to get around the island with a rented car. From Diagoras International Airport, take the Epar.od highway. Pastidas, then take the E095 Rhodes-Lindos motorway and continue until the turn to the beach with a signpost. The distance from the airport to the beach is about twenty kilometers.
On foot
You can get from the village of Faliraki to the beach on foot. The distance is about three kilometers. The road will take 40-50 minutes with an easy walking step.
Taxi
Anthony Quinn Beach is easily accessible using the KiwiTaxi mobile taxi service.
There are many beaches in Rhodes, but such beauty as in Anthony Quinn bay (or Anthony Quinn bay), I have not seen anywhere else! Nature has created something incredibly beautiful here, and even Americans once filmed their movies here. Today anyone and everyone can come here, but it is worth coming here, because this is really one of the most beautiful places not only on the island, but throughout the Mediterranean!
Who is Anthony Queen, and why is this place named after him?
In 1961, Americans filmed a war film in Rhodes " Cannons of Navarone Island", a Anthony Quinn played one of the main roles in it. Quinn liked Rhodes and this bay so much that he decided to buy it. Although according to some sources the Greeks gave him a gift because he promoted Rhodes as a paradise island. But I still think I bought it. In general, he bought this bay, put up a fence, a barrier, security and everything - private property! No one except the Queen family was allowed here until 1998, when, by a court decision, the deal (or gift) was canceled and the bay was returned to the people! And all that remains of Anthony Quinn is just the name of this glamorous bay.
How to get to the bay?
You can go by car - this is the easiest and fastest way, especially since there is a good road to the bay, and there is a large parking lot near the beach. During the season from May to September, a regular bus runs here. In August, when I visited this place, the bus ran every half hour.
And you can, like me, go on foot! It is about three kilometers from the resort town of Faliraki to Quina Bay, although you will have to wander along mountain paths through thorns and stones. But I love to walk, so I liked the walk, and on the way I also looked at the nudist beach.
And now, having made my way through the bushes and bypassing the mountain, I went out into the open and saw such a stunning picture!
Sea. bay, rocks, clear water, boats - beauty!
By the way, one of the most popular ways to visit Anthony Quinn Bay is by water, yachts or small boats. Almost all walking routes along the east coast of the island will certainly swim into this famous bay. But I have recently fallen out of love with these sea trips on yachts. It's another matter - own or a rented yacht ... but that's another story and a different price tag. But if you have a yacht, you are welcome to visit Anthony.
The closer I got to the beach, the more beautiful the picture became! I stopped every 50 meters and took another wonderful shot. And how good it is that I have a polarik!
Here it is, Anthony Quinn Beach in a bay with clear emerald waters!
Despite its glamorous look, just like the beach this place turned out to be not so great ...
First, the stones ... There are stones everywhere, both in the water and on the shore. The coastline is very narrow, and entry into the water is inconvenient and in places very traumatic due to sharp corals. And there are practically no places for comfortable swimming.
Secondly, people ... Lots of people! A lot of people!
Because this place is very popular, and there are a lot of tourists here. The sun loungers are close to each other and almost everyone is busy, and people who did not get a sun lounger (or who saved 10 euros) lie right on the stones or between them. Finding a place to land and stupidly throw your things turned out to be difficult, and for this I had to walk almost to the end of the beach. And I so hoped to sit in silence, soak up the azure water and calmly admire the beauty ... naive)
It turned out to be even more difficult to swim here than to find a place on the shore. Stones everywhere. And small. It is difficult to enter (and painful without slippers), and when you swim, you try to keep as high as possible so as not to hurt the corals. This is probably why they mostly do not swim here, but just sit in the water. As I did in the end.
The depth is only at the pier, to which sailing yachts and boats are moored. When there are no ships, this place is actively used by divers.
Anthony Quinn Bay is also very popular with diving and snorkeling lovers, and there is even a small diving school here. I myself am not a fan of scuba diving, but they say that the bay has a very beautiful underwater world and many interesting caves. So if this is your topic - you are welcome!
But for a classic beach holiday, this place is so-so. Yes, it’s very beautiful, but it’s difficult to swim, sun loungers are available, and I would not recommend coming here with children. But all the same, it is worth stopping here at least once to just admire the natural beauty of this bay! And in my subjective opinion - this is the most beautiful beach on the island of Rhodes! Handsome, though not practical) And I'll tell you about the practical some other time.
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