Anthony Quinn Bay

Anthony Quinn Bay is a small rocky cove on the east coast of Rhodes between Faliraki and Ladiko, roughly 15 to 20 km south of Rhodes Town in the South Aegean region of Greece. The bay is named after the actor Anthony Quinn, who filmed The Guns of Navarone on the island in the early 1960s, and it remains one of the most photographed coves on Rhodes. Its character is defined by dramatic rock formations, pine-covered slopes and strikingly clear turquoise water that is deep close to shore. The bottom is mostly rock and pebble with limited sand, so the cove is better suited to swimmers and snorkellers than to visitors who want a long stretch of soft sand to lie on. The bay is sheltered and enclosed, giving calm water on most days, though the narrow shoreline gets crowded quickly in summer because there is little room to spread out. The mood is scenic and lively rather than quiet, especially around midday when boat cruises from Mandraki harbour anchor offshore and swimmers fill the water. Facilities are modest. A snack bar operates in season, paid sunbeds and umbrellas are available on the rocky platforms, and there is limited parking on the road above the bay. Reaching the water involves a short descent from the road, so it is less convenient than the large resort beaches. Visitors without a car can take a bus to Faliraki and then walk or take a taxi for about ten minutes, while drivers follow the signs towards Kallithea and Ladiko. Boat excursions are a popular alternative and approach the cove from the sea. Because parking and shoreline space are both tight, arriving early in the morning gives the best chance of a calm swim and uncrowded photographs. Water shoes are useful for the rocky entry, and a mask and snorkel reward visitors with clear views of fish along the rocks.