Anthony Quinn Bay
Όρμος Βαγίων (Άντονυ Κουίν)
A small bay ringed by pine trees, with emerald-clear waters and jagged rocks. It is one of the best snorkelling spots on Rhodes.
Anthony Quinn Bay lies on the east coast of Rhodes near Faliraki and was originally called Vagies Bay. In 1961, the film “The Guns of Navarone” was shot here. Its star, Anthony Quinn, fell in love with the place, and legend says he bought land here, so the bay was named after him. The bay is not large, flanked by steep rocks and pine forest, with transparent emerald-green water, plenty of underwater rock formations and abundant fish, making it a popular snorkelling site. The shore has only a small pebble beach and platforms built along the rocks, with limited sunbeds that may fill up by 10 a.m. in high season, so arrive early. Tour boats often stop outside the bay, so it can get crowded. Bring your own snorkelling gear and water shoes. It is about a 25-minute drive from Rhodes city. Buses run to a nearby junction, and you walk the rest of the way.
Opening hours
Open all day; bar in summer
Nearby sights
- Faliraki Beach
- Faliraki Water Park
- Kallithea Springs
- Filerimos & Ancient Ialysos
- Tsambika Beach
- Acropolis of Rhodes (Monte Smith)
- Seven Springs
- Tsambika Monastery