Discover Rhodes - Your holidays guide on the Greek island of Rhodes (Rodos).

Tsambika is an 800 meters long beach of fine pure sand, gently shelving on the east coast of the island of Rhodes. Distant at about 26 km from the capital, this pure-sand beach has survived from permanent development as most of the land is owned by the Orthodox Church. In fact, at the north end of the beach, on a sharp peak overlooking the beach, there is the church of Panagià Tsambika.

This beach is considered as one of the best beaches on the island. It has crystal clear waters and it’s considered ideal for families with children as it is all sandy and shallow. There are umbrellas and loungers, watersports and a few canteens for sandwiches, ice cream and refreshments.

Tsambika can be reached by public transport but it is better to get there by car or bike as there are a lot of interesting surroundings to explore. Tsambika beach video clip

Discover Rhodes - Your holidays guide on the Greek island of Rhodes (Rodos).

Lindos main beach, Megalos Gialos (Μεγάλος Γυαλός), is a long sandy beach, well protected from weather by the rocky peninsula of Aghios Emilianos. It is a well organized beach that offers a wide range of swimming and sunbathing facilities, water sports, beach bars and some nice restaurants. Sea water is excellent, cool and crystal clear, inviting for swimming. From the beach you can enjoy a stunning view of the village of Lindos and its Acropolis.

Lindos main beach can also be accessed by the sea. Daily excursion boats are departing from the port of Faliraki and Mandraki harbor in Rhodes town center. It is an Ideal place for sun bathers, wishing to spend whole day by the sea, in highly cosmopolitan surrounding. Here you can meet people from all around the world, young and older, although it is most favored by Brits and Italians. As it is a very popular beach, crowds of people are arriving every day from all around the island. For family groups or for those wishing to avoid the large crowds, a better choice is the Palace beach, at the extreme end of the beach, where the shallow waters makes it ideal for small children.

Discover Rhodes - Your holidays guide on the Greek island of Rhodes (Rodos).

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Windsurfers flock here to show off their skills, usually on the choppy Aegean side, whilst the Mediterranean side gently laps onto the beautiful stretch of golden sandy beach that seperates the two seas. If you’re a surfer looking for waves the months in July and August are the best when the famous meltemi winds set in. There are surfing centers here offering surfboards, wetsuits and almost any kind of equipment for hire, and experienced surfers willing to share their knowledge although most people will prefer to bring their own equipment.

The particular geography of the beach of Prasonissi with the two opposing sandy bays makes it a must see even if you’re not a surfer yourself, just to enjoy the magnificent landscape and admire the skill of the wind surfers and take a walk down the beach to the lighthouse. All the houses offering rented rooms also operate their own tavernas.

Kitesurfing at Prassonissi
Current wind conditions and forecast in Prassonissi

Discover Rhodes - Your holidays guide on the Greek island of Rhodes (Rodos).

Discover Rhodes - Your holidays guide on the Greek island of Rhodes (Rodos).