Paid beach of Faliraki. Greek tavern. Difficult road to E. Quinn Bay. We meet the sunrise.
Rhodes 2016. Part 2. We go to the beach. Getting to know Greek cuisine. Anthony Quinn Bay. We meet the sunrise.
We start our beach holiday.
The first full day of our vacation in Rhodes begins with a fairly early awakening around 8 in the morning. Anya is impatient for the beach and I generally agree with her. We have a quick breakfast and run to the beach while the sun is still not very bad. Although September, but at noon the sun is still roasting, be healthy.
We arrived at the beach at the beginning of the 10th. It is still not crowded here. However, we did not see any huge number of people on any of the days.
This beach is public, like most beaches not only in Rhodes, but throughout Greece. Here, a rare hotel has its own beach.
The beach, though city-wide, is paid. The cost of one seat for the whole day is 5 €. The photo below shows a wooden path. Everything before her is free. And many are located before her, in particular, by the large tree, which can be seen in the previous photo. But the tree spots run out quickly. Therefore, without your own umbrella, you will find yourself in direct sunlight.
The Apollo Beach Hotel is also visible here. It was through it that we went to our beach (the passage is free). The hotel also has its own a la beach in the green area (on the lawn). They say that the enterprising guests of Argo simply settle in these places and are completely free, it seems that it is not customary to drive anyone away, but we were ashamed to do that and each time we gave honestly 10 €. But our conscience was clear and our soul was calm 🙂
By the way, rent gatherers do not appear too early, around 10 o'clock, maybe even a little later, and in the evening they leave around 17. Therefore, in the evening and in the morning you can go to the beach completely free of charge. True, the sun also sets early at this time of the year (about 18-30) and quickly.
The beach itself is great. Clean, not crowded even at peak times, with an excellent entrance to the sea, gentle and sandy. This is a view to the north towards the city of Rhodes.
And this is a view to the other side - to the south, towards Lindos.
Hotel Argo. Outside view and urban area around the hotel.
Towards noon we returned to the hotel so as not to lie under the "evil" sun. Everything, as my mother taught. We shot a little for you what the hotel looks like from the outside.
Let me remind you that Argo is a two-star hotel. However, it looks quite nice.
Flowers are everywhere. Bougainvillea flowers are one of the most common not only in the hotel, but also in Rhodes in general (if I am not mistaken).
All rooms on the second floor have balconies. In my opinion, there are no guest rooms at all on the ground floor, only technical rooms and staff. But I could be wrong.
Everything is very green and neat. The eye pleases.
The inner courtyard of the hotel is the cafe and pool area. Guests are requested not to bring outside food and drinks to the pool.
Everything is modest, but this modesty has its own charm. It is quiet and calm here, you feel that this is all for you, and not for the countless crowd of tourists.
The hotel is located on Faliraki's second most important transport street - Kalithea Avenue. And in terms of tourist significance, this is the main street. All restaurants, bars, cafes, souvenir shops, ATMs and similar tourist infrastructure are located here.
Free parking is available right next to the hotel. There is always plenty of room on it. So, if possible, you can rent a car for the entire duration of your stay on the island and not think about where to leave it overnight. True, the parking is unguarded.
And this is La Esquina, right next to Argo. Here we were fed dinner, which was included in the price of our voucher. In the daytime there is no life here, and in the evening the trendy club music plays and, in general, gives off some glamor. The prices are appropriate. If not for our obligatory dinners, then I think we would not have dined here.
The inconspicuous street of Faliraki.
Getting to know Greek cuisine.
Returning from the beach, we still had time to take a nap in the room, and only after 15 did we get out into the street in search of lunch. In Greece, there is a concept of siesta and, as we understood, it was just at this time that it took place. All the restaurants and cafes that we met along the way were empty, there was no life in them. But then we came across a tavern Kostos Village Greek Taverna and while we were studying the menu the owner came up to us and offered to eat with him. We happily agreed, especially since the place looked very nice.
The interior has many original details that symbolize Greece.
Very nice colors. To be honest, we have never seen such a thing anywhere else. Therefore, the restaurant clearly stands out from the rest. The tavern is literally 2-3 blocks from Argo.
Actually, this was our first meal of Greek cuisine. On the previous day, we only had dinner without any special frills with what we gave, and on the beach we had just a light snack. Accordingly, we are determined to eat exclusively national dishes. And where without Greek salad? The portion is large, everything is delicious. May be seasoned with olive oil or balsamic vinegar. While you have mastered such a plate, you can already eat.
By the way, on the left there is also a Greek drink called ouzo - brandy with anise extract (I myself did not know, this is written in Wikipedia). It is considered an aperitif. Honestly, I didn’t like it and it didn’t arouse my appetite at all. Haven't tried again :)
It was even hotter after the salad. On an empty stomach, we ordered a lot of everything, not knowing what kind of horse portions here. Here is the dish that Anya took - moussaka. Very tasty.
And this beauty was taken by your humble servant. It is called sujikakiya (or sujikakya). Well, sooo delicious! Mom taught everything to finish off the plate. That's exactly what I did. And almost burst.
The lunch cost us 40 €. Not cheap, of course. But the portions are huge. In principle, it is enough to take one salad for two, and one hot one for two is quite enough to fill up, and this is already minus 15-20 €. At the same time, as we understood, these are quite average prices in Faliraki. We suspect that if you go a little away from the main tourist arteries, you can find something cheaper, but this time we did not bother with it.
Anthony Quinn Bay.
Faliraki is known for the fact that within walking distance there are two beautiful bays - Ladiko and Anthony Quinn. Both are 3-4 km and 40-50 minutes from our hotel. We have chosen to visit the more famous and, it is believed, more beautiful Anthony Quinn Bay.
After resting a little after lunch (otherwise it was impossible), at half past five we set out.
First, we go through the central streets and run into the statue of the Colossus of Rhodes. In fact, no one knows what the historical original looked like in reality. So, let's call this statue the Colossus of Falirak.
Further we go slightly away from the main arteries of the city. It is much quieter here, although there are still many shops, cafes and restaurants. In the photo you can see the sign of the Greek Spirit restaurant, a few days later we also had the honor to dine here.
We pass very nice houses. There is a lot of greenery on the island and, despite the sizzling heat in summer, in September the greenery looks quite bright and juicy. But, I am sure, this is possible only with appropriate care from the side of the person.
Here the path begins to slowly climb up.
A couple more turns and we find ourselves on the dirt road, which also leads us higher and higher. It's getting harder to walk.
The last steep climb to the astronomical cafe and observatory, through which the path to the bay runs. This time, at least asphalt.
And now we see a sign with a pointer to the desired goal. At this point we have been walking for about an hour.
Here you need to tell who this Anthony Quinn is. And this is an American actor who played one of the main roles in the 1964 film "The Greek Zorba". This film received three Oscars, and it is famous for the fact that it was in it that the now world-famous melody and the hallmark of Greece - the sirtaki dance - were first heard. Quinn actually dances this dance. I myself have not seen this film, I have to rely on Wikipedia again. Yes, it was also a revelation for us that sirtaki at the time of this writing is only a little over 50 years old. But, nevertheless, folk motives lie at the heart of the melody.
The film was filmed on the island of Crete, so why the bay in Rhodes? There is a bit of a muddy story here. Allegedly, Anthony Quinn visited Rhodes and he really liked this very bay, which did not have a name at that time. Looks like Quinn was going to buy a plot here and do the housekeeping or something like that. In the end, however, nothing happened, but word of mouth secured the name of Quinn for the bay. All the facts are unverified, it is possible that this is all just a beautiful legend. Well, let it be 🙂
So, after the sign, we pass by the side of the astronomical cafe and find ourselves on a path winding right along the rocky shore. There is a sign in front of this trail with a warning about snakes and poisonous spiders. It is a little terrifying, especially since the path is narrow and it seems that under every bush or stone some terrible living creature is necessarily hiding. And then an angry dog pounced on us, fortunately, that we were separated from it by a fence. In general, the situation was the same, especially since until that moment we had not met a single living soul.
Nevertheless, we decided to continue the path, although there were doubts whether we were going right.
And now we are rewarded - we go out to the bay!
The bay, of course, is beautiful, you can't argue here.
Actually, there is also a beach here. He was our target. But due to the fact that we gathered for a long time and then walked for a long time, we realized that we were no longer destined to enjoy being on it. In addition, as you know, darkness in these latitudes sets in quickly and imperceptibly, so we decided that we would not go down to the beach, but simply admire the bay from above.
And we also came here with our Fedya - our hand-held quadrocopter. This was our first flight to Rhodes. Since we still considered ourselves to be newcomers to aerial photography, we flew very carefully and close. We took some aerial photos.
View in the opposite direction from the bay. If you look closely, you can see the dome of the observatory, and there is also an astronomical cafe.
At 18-40 we set off on our way back. The sun was already at sunset.
The next photo shows a nudist beach. At that time, there was no one there. Please note that there are convenient access routes to the beach.
A view towards Faliraki, from somewhere we came from.
The last rays of the sun. Time 18-54.
Beautiful sunset.
On the way home, we captured such an art object near the Kouros Exclusive design hotel. From the name it is clear that the hotel is not simple and really exclusive, guests are offered only 16 rooms, of which 8 are standard double rooms (do not be lazy - go to the hotel's website, even these rooms are completely non-standard!), And the remaining 8 are completely exclusive!
They returned to Faliraki closer to 19-30, the city was already shrouded in twilight.
The day ended with dinner at our trendy restaurant and went to bed early. We got up early the next day.
Following the precepts of the guide who accompanied our transfer from the airport to the hotel, we decided to meet the sunrise on the Mediterranean Sea. We calculated the time of sunrise and woke up at 6 am. We quickly packed up and went to the beach, still in the dark. But, just as the night falls rapidly on Rhodes, so the day comes no less rapidly. At 6-50 it is already quite light and now the solar disk appears above the horizon.
The sunrise is really beautiful. A bright and joyful feeling of the beginning of life appears. At the same time, my soul is amazingly calm and peaceful. Awesome time! If someone else hasn't seen the sunrise at sea, be sure to give it a try.
In addition to meeting the sunrise, we had two more tasks. Anya was going to take a morning run, and I wanted to shoot a time-lapse. Both tasks were successfully completed. The results are in the video at the top of the page.
It must be said that we were far from the only early birds. Besides us, many people came to take pictures of the sunrise and swim under the rays of the newly appeared sun. We swam too. In the next photo I am at sea, and Anya is taking pictures of me. At that moment, an elderly couple passed by the camera, who discussed something, apparently related to our tripod and the camera 🙂
It was a delightful sunrise and one of the most enjoyable experiences of our short vacation in Rhodes ...
When we returned to the hotel, it was just in time for breakfast. We spent it outside by the pool. Bliss. Just a thrill ...
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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.
History
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 movie "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. During 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 road 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.
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 does not 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 the day before 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 condition, 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 my tongue does not dare to 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, I immediately felt even worse than it was.
In a vain search for a sunbed, we stumbled upon a woman who collects a payment for sunbeds and got into a conversation with 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 sunbeds 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 bay to the opposite shore of the bay.
To begin with, you still need to calculate your strength. Because only from the shore it seems 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 under 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 (for now) 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, in one of the photos above you can see it) there is no semblance of a beach, there are only sharp stones, then getting out of the water barefoot was problematic. 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 reach the other end of the bay, along no less sharp stones and off-road. So we gave up their slap and went back to 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 were burned to such an extent that I cannot convey. We were the same color as grilled refried chicken. After sitting in the shade for a bit, 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.
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. NS. 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 the bay of St. Paul 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 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 Zorba the Greek and The Cannons of Navarone. Some episodes were filmed here. Both films won 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 transparent, picturesque cliffs stick out from the sea here and there, and pine thickets near the coast make the local air 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. However, 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 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.
Bays 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!
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 - "The Greek Zorba". 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, simultaneously buying a plot near this very bay. True, according to another version, Quinn became a 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 return for the creation of 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
