Anthony Quinn beach in Rhodes

Anthony Quinn beach gets its name from the movie The Guns of Navarone, which was partly filmed here. The film was based on Alistair MacLean's novel of the same name. Anthony Quinn was one of the film's big stars. He also played one of the main roles in the famous film Zorba which takes place at Stavros beach in Crete. The beach is actually called Vagies, but Anthony Quinn beach obviously sounds much more exciting.

Anthony Quinn bay.

It is one of Rhodes' most popular beaches and it is easy to understand when you are here: small beaches separated by rocks and the water in the bay is often mirror-like and wonderfully inviting. You can dive in directly from any of the rocks and the snorkelling opportunities are phenomenal. An absolutely wonderfully beautiful bay, unfortunately you are not alone in thinking so, there are always a lot of people here and sometimes it can feel a bit claustrophobic.

If you like snorkeling, you will love Anthony Quinn beach.

Anthony Quinn beach.

The sea is wonderfully inviting.

Anthony Quinn beach.

On the way to Anthony Quinn beach, you pass a bay called Ladiko, where there is a beach and a small rock bath. There are usually a lot of people here too.

Ladiko beach which is located just before Anthony Quinn beach.

A nice little rock pool between the beaches Ladiko and Anthony Quinn.

Anthony Quinn beach and Ladiko beach are located a few kilometres south of Faliraki, and about 20 kilometres from Rhodes town. You get here with your own vehicle or by boat from Mandraki harbour in Rhodes town.

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