Theologos Beach at Petaloudes
Exploring Rhodes Sailing Holidays area
The beach in front of the tourist resort of Theologos is situated at a distance of 22 kilometers southwestern to the town of Rhodes at the northwestern coast of the island. It is the last part of the 10- kilometers long continuous beach, which starts from Kremasti at the Northeast and ends up here. Once at the beach, you will enjoy swimming, sunbathing and sports at a huge sandy beach, with nice crystal clear sea, very well organized and with various facilities. Access to the beach from the town of Rhodes is very easy by public bus, running frequently, by taxi, as well as by rented or private car and motorbikes. This beach is suitable for windsurf and kite surf. There is also a school for those who need professional help to improve their skills and rent the necessary equipment.
Navigational Aids
The port of PanormÃtis is a natural, small ellipsoid-shaped, the opening of which is 120 m (at its narrow point) and is set to the northwest. A light exhibits from the northeast entrance point of the harbor.
Kamiros is the highest mountain of Rhodes. Visitors can explore the ancient city of Kamiros that has not been overlaid by the modern town.
Ladiko is a very peaceful place with big rocks, offering a spectacular view in the Aegean sea. The best time of the day to visit is after 3 pm.
The hill, which rises over the old town of Rhodes, took its name by the admiral Sidney Smith, who has set the watchtower in 1802. On the hill still remains of the Acropole exist.
Kallithea is just 9 km from the city of Rhodes. During the Italian occupation a spa was constructed in Arabic style, where visitors can enjoy a relaxing thermal bath in the renovated building.
The theater of Rhodes is located into the ancient Acropole, next to the ancient stadium of Rhodes. It is one of the most important archaeological monuments of Rhodes.
The National Theater of Rhodes is located at central square of the town. It was constructed in 1937, during the Italian domination.
The Modern Greek Art Museum presents extensive painting and engraving collections, numerous sculptures, drawings and documents of historical value. Some of these works of art are considered to be of great significance and they are chosen in order to narrate the history of art.
The old town of Rhodes is one of the largest medieval towns in Europe. In the town there are fascinating medieval fortress-like buildings, the bastions, walls, gates, narrow alleys, minarets, old houses, fountains, tranquil and busy squares.
Faliraki in Rhodes is an area covered by bars and night clubs. Faliraki is very popular nightlife spot on the island, particularly among British tourists.
The sandy beach of Faliraki is situated at the eastern coast of Rhodes, at a distance of some 12-16 kilometers far from the town of Rhodes ant the South. It is a more than 5 kilometers long beach, in front of the homonymous tourist resort.
The remote beach of Kopria is a nice surprise for the visitor of the southwestern coast of the island. The beach is situated at a distance of some 45 kilometers southwestern to the town of Rhodes, at a short distance after Mantriko and 6 kilometers before arriving to Skala Kameirou.
This beach is located in Vagies, a small, quiet bay, and it's the most famous beach in Rhodes. The shooting of the movie 'The Guns of Navarone' made this beach famous and Antony Quinn, the star of this film, gave his name to the beach.
The long sandy beach of the town of Rhodes is found at the most northern end of the town of Rhodes and of the island. It is one of the most popular beaches of the sand, extended all along the Casino, the Aquarium and it is situated northern to Mandraki.
The long sandy beach of the western coast of the island starts just after the Aquarium, within the town of Rhodes and is extended along the Leros Coast, Kalymnos Coast, Miaoulis Coast and Kanaris Coast, is better known as Psaropoula, the old name of the central and better organized part of it. As it happens with the other long beaches of the town, various parts of Psaropoula are named in different names, as if it were a separate beach, usually taking the names of a hotel or a tavern found in this particular area.
The beach of Ixia is situated in front of the homonymous tourist resort, at the western coast of the island, to the North. It is very close to the center of the town of Rhodes, 4 kilometers at the Southwest.
The beach of Ialyssos, in front of the homonymous tourist resort, is situated at a distance of 7-8 kilometers far from the town of Rhodes. Many people call it with its alternative name, Trianta (like the village).
The beach in front of the tourist resort of Kremasti is situated at the northwestern coast of the island, at a distance of 12 kilometers far from the town of Rhodes at the Southwest. The beach is part of the long sandy beach of the western coast, which starts from here to end up, after 10 kilometers, at Theologos.
The nice sandy beach in front of the homonymous tourist resort is part of the 10- kilometers long sandy beach of the western coast of the island that starts from Kremasti, some 3 kilometers northeastern to the settlement and ends up at Theologos, after 7-8 kilometers. Paradeissi is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers southwestern to the town of Rhodes.
The beach of Soroni is situated at the western coast of the island, at a distance of some 25 kilometers southwestern to the town of Rhodes. It is a pebbly beach and the sea is usually wavy and deepens brusquely.
The tiny beach beside the small scenic port of Fanes is situated some 22 kilometers southwestern to the town of Rhodes, at the western coast of the island. Accommodation facilities are available at the nearby tourist resorts of the northwestern coast.
The beach of Kathara (clean in Greek) is situated at the homonymous cove and it is a sandy beach with rocky shaping here and there, which makes it very picturesque. It is situated only a few hundred meters far from the central square of Faliraki at the South and some 12,5 kilometers far from the town of Rhodes, also to the South.
The beach of Zefyros is a small sandy beach of the eastern coast of the island, situated a bit southern to the Marine and southern to the main port of the town of Rhodes. Although well organized, it is small and calm, with nice sea, well protected from the northern and western winds.
The excellent beach of Reni (Koskinou) is situated at a distance of some 8 kilometers far from the town of Rhodes and some 4,5 kilometers northeastern to the scenic inland village of Koskinou. It is a beach very close to the town of Rhodes with nice sand, lovely sea and many facilities for accommodation, food and drink, shopping and amusement, both in the area around and in the town of Rhodes.
The beach of Ladiko is situated at the eastern coast of the island within a small cove, just after the Anthony Quinn beach, at a distance of some 15 kilometers far from the town of Rhodes. It is an excellent beach, 700 meters long and 30 meters wide.
The beach of Tragano is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers southern to the town of Rhodes and 3 kilometers far from Faliraki also at the South. Many alternatives for accommodation are available in the area around.
The beach of Afantou is situated at a distance of 18 kilometers southern to the town of Rhodes and some 2 kilometers far from the homonymous town at the Southeast. Accommodation and food and drink facilities are available, both in the town and in the area around.
The pebbly beach of Kolymbia is situated at a distance of some 24 kilometers southern to the town of Rhodes, within a small cove. As it is very close to the famous Epta Piges (seven springs), just 6 kilometers far away, the place is overgrown, with a family, quiet, but also modern atmosphere.
The sandy beach of Tsambika is situated at the eastern coast of the island, at a distance of 26 kilometers far from the town of Rhodes, close to the famous monastery of Panaghia Tsambika, within a fascinating natural environment. Accommodation is available in the area around , at the nearby tourist resorts, whereas a few cantinas by the sea are available in the beach for snacks and refreshments.
Kalavarda is a beautiful sandy beach on the west coast of the island. The sea is usually slightly wavie and colder than east coast but the crystal clear waters make it an attractive beach to spend a day on the sun improving your tan.
The sandy beach of Kastraki is situated at the eastern coast of Rhodes, at a distance of some 12-16 kilometers far from the town of Rhodes at the South. Well organized, this nice sandy beach offers to the swimmers a wide range of swimming and sunbathing facilities, which makes it very popular.
On the right you will find peace and quiet and a family atmosphere, while on the left a private beach for guests of the one and only hotel, occupied mainly by groups from Germany. The beach is located just 500 meters along the road from Archangelos, and is the ideal bathing place for the local villagers.
Marathounta is one of the most beautiful beaches on Symi. Twenty kilometers from the main port of the island, where George Kalodoukas has been keeping for more than ten years his own organic farm with olive trees, vegetables, grape yard etc.
Nanou is only accessible by taxi-boat or a very long walk! The journey will take between 30-45 minutes. The last taxi boat back to the harbour leaves at 6.