A Coastal walk

We decided to slow things down today after a few busy days of travelling, so we planned a leisurely walk along the eastern coastline of Rhodes Town.

The walk begins at Elli Beach which, on this particular day, looked a little scruffy with various bits of debris washed up along the shoreline. 

Despite this, the sea itself was stunning — a brilliant mix of deep blue and turquoise, sparkling brightly in the sunshine as we passed the small fishing pier.

                      

Continuing along the promenade, we came to the statue of Diagoras, the famous ancient Greek Olympic boxer from Rhodes. The statue depicts him being carried around the stadium by his sons, Damagetos and Akousilaos, after their victories in the 5th century BC.

From there we reached Akti Kanari Beach, where sun worshippers gathered to swim and soak up the warm Mediterranean sunshine. The beach is easy to spot thanks to its colourful WC building and small snack bar sitting just behind the sand.

At the far end of the beach, the path climbs onto a small rocky promontory with superb views stretching back along the coastline. The walkway is in good condition as it meanders along the cliff face, with waves crashing dramatically against the rocks below.

There was very little vegetation along the route, although a few hardy spring flowers had managed to force their way through the rocky ground. 

Along the path we also discovered a couple of shallow caves and several small religious icons tucked into the rocks.

The walk eventually ends at a tiny beach bar with just a handful of chairs perfectly positioned to look out across the sea — a peaceful spot to sit, relax, and enjoy the view.