Rodia (formerly Banana beach) is located approximately 10km south of Vourvourou and about 1km after Zografou beach.
Briefly about the beach:
- Beach: small (around 200 m), gravel on the shore, fine gravel and pebbles in the water
- Sea: extremely clean, emerald green, ideal for snorkeling
- Access: dirt road, limited parking, but possible
- Facilities: beach bar and restaurant with fast food and pizza, sunbeds and space for personal equipment
- Atmosphere: natural shade, loungers, quiet music, and peace
- Special: deep shade in the hinterland and a relaxed atmosphere for a full day stay
How to get to the beach?
- At the turnoff from the main road, there is a large sign with the inscription Rodia and a drawn pomegranate, which is what “rodia” means in Greek.
- From the main road to the beach, there is a dirt road that is 2km long.
- It is necessary to drive carefully and slowly, but it is worth it because the beach is truly beautiful!
- Next to the beach, there is a parking lot, usually insufficient for all visitors, but there are parking spaces on the widenings along the road to the beach.
Beach description:
- In addition to the bar, there is a small restaurant with fast food, pizza, and excellent souvlaki, benches, and tables in deep shade.
- There is a path from the restaurant to the beach.
- The entire hinterland of the beach is covered in deep shade where comfortable seating sets, loungers, a beautiful lawn where you can place your towels and mats for sunbathing are located.
- All in all, in our opinion, a perfect place for true enjoyment and relaxation where you won’t want to leave before sunset.
- The beach is small, only 200m long, with sunbeds and umbrellas, but also space for those with their own equipment. The shore is gravel, and in the water, a combination of very fine gravel and pebbles.
- The water is very, very clean and clear, emerald green due to the surrounding greenery.
- Soft music is played in the bar, just enough to relax or lull you to sleep.
- The beach is ideal for snorkeling, resting with a book, sunbathing, and relaxing…
- The food in the restaurant is delicious, and the prices are reasonable. In addition to souvlaki, you can also order pizza from the wood-fired oven, and they are willing to serve you on the beach.
If you want to relax to light music in the shade, on a beautiful beach, away from traffic and crowds, Rodia can be more than a good choice. We gladly return to it.
P.S. In the shade, ordering a drink or food is enough to enjoy loungers or mats, while the beach policy has changed several times.
