Anthony Quinn Bay, Coastal beach in Rhodes, Greece
Anthony Quinn Bay is a small cove on the eastern coast of Rhodes with emerald-colored water surrounded by pine trees and rocks. The natural inlet forms a sheltered beach with limited capacity, enclosed by steep slopes.
The bay's Greek name is Vagies Bay (Ormos Vagion). It lies on Rhodes' east coast near Ladiko, about 15 km from Rhodes city and 3 km from Faliraki toward Lindos. The name Anthony Quinn Bay became common after the filming of the movie The Guns of Navarone starring Anthony Quinn.
The bay's common name comes from the filming of the 1961 war film The Guns of Navarone, in which American actor Anthony Quinn starred. Greeks have called the inlet Vagies Bay (Ormos Vagion) for far longer, and that older name still appears on maps and signs.
The beach has limited parking and requires walking down stone steps to reach the cove. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and allow extra time for the climb back up.
The bay's Greek name, Ormos Vagion, is still used locally; the Anthony Quinn name comes from the 1961 film The Guns of Navarone, in which the actor starred and which was shot on Rhodes. The cove lies about 15 km from Rhodes town and 3 km from Faliraki, near Ladiko.
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