Tsambika, one of Rhodes' most beautiful beaches

Given the number of beaches and coves lining the Rhodian coastline, you need some serious assets to make it to the top of the list of the island's most beautiful beaches! Tsambika ticks a number of boxes: firstly, the fine sand, a speciality of Rhodes' east coast, is both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. A good point!

Then there's the sea: it's a bit like the Epinal image we have of the ideal Greek beach, turquoise blue water, perfectly clear at the edge of the beach, and gradually getting shallower as you go further out. Perfect for youngsters, who don't risk much here. The Aegean Sea, on the east coast of Rhodes, is renowned for its placidity: the heights of the island form a barrier against the onslaught of the meltem that blows over the Greek islands in summer, and the water remains calm in all circumstances! In short, kitesurfing enthusiasts go to the south or west of the island, but not to Tsambika.

Tsambika still has a wild feel to it in the off-season, as it has not been built on: a big plus on Rhodes! But that doesn't mean it's a deserted beach, far from everything: well connected by road, it's easy to get to and remains very popular with tourists and Rhodians alike, who visit with their families at the weekend.

The fashionable thing to do in Rhodes in summer is to spend the whole day lounging on the beach, going in and out of the water to cool off. At Tsambika, there's plenty of time to linger for long hours, enjoying the surroundings, the activities on offer on the beach and THE local walk: the chapel of Panagia Tsambika Kyra.

First of all, in a typical Greek way of organising your time on the beach, you'll find everything you need in Tsambika to keep you fed all day long! The seafront is home to several cantinas, small beach restaurants typical of the Greek islands, where you can eat a Greek salad, a tzatziki and an omelette, and sip iced coffees with your feet in the water. Of course, each canteen has its own rows of deckchairs and parasols, so you can enjoy the shade. Tsambika beach is also a paradise for beach activities, with two water sports centres vying with each other to entertain beach-goers. Children won't want to leave the two floating (and safe!) waterparks, while adults can try their hand at banana boats, towed buoys, water-skiing or parasailing to get the most out of the water.

🚌 How do I get there?

• By car, via the Lindos road, allow 30min drive from Rhodes town.
• By bus, link from Rhodes with KTEL buses (approx. 45min journey). Timetables vary according to season.
• By boat, some excursions to Lindos from Rhodes include a swimming stop at Tsambika. Check with local agencies.

📅 When should you go?

Very popular and lively, the beach is full every day in summer (July-August-September). It's quieter in April-May (but the water is cooler!) and October. If you're avoiding the crowds, head to the beach as early as possible in the morning during the tourist season.

🤽‍♂️ Activities, prices and bookings for Tsambika waterparks

Two waterparks open every day in summer offer activities right on Tsambika beach. Reservations can be made online via the following links

• Tsambikos Watersports
• Bloom Waterpark