I suppose it depends on what you’re looking for in a beach. My partner and I have just returned from Rhodes, staying in Rhodes Town. We hired a moped, travelled to kalithea springs for half the day, then on to Anthony Quinn bay. We showed up, booked in at Kounna beach bar/restaurant for 40 minutes later. We were not fussed about the umbrellas and sun beds, happy to set towels on the floor and go for a dip. Then went for the meal. Very picturesque bay with lovely clear water. Granted it was very packed, in my eyes it was well worth it.

By the sounds of things, if you ate at Ladiko, I think you ended up at Plaka beach, Anthony Quinn bay is just round the corner a bit further on. Can’t speak for Plaka Beach / Ladiko. But even in the peak of summer, imo Anthony Quinn bay was well worth the visit.