Tsambika beach
Tsambika is a true natural beach and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rhodes. It is located on the east coast of the island, approximately 26 kilometres south of Rhodes Town.
The beach is named after the Monastery of the Virgin of Tsambika, which is 340 metres from the beach. There are 297 strenuous steps up to the monastery, but the view from there is well worth it.
The beach in general
Tsambika is a wonderful natural beach located between the mountains. The 800 metre long and quite wide beach has mainly fine golden sand and only a few pebbles. The clear and shallow water impresses with its turquoise hues.
Beach facilities include sun loungers, parasols, showers, toilets, several restaurants and a mini market. There is a large car park for those arriving by car, but it is possible to get to the beach by public buses.
Child friendliness
Plenty of space to play and shallow waters make Tsambika perfect for children of all ages.
Water sports
There is a good selection of water sports on the beach, fortunately without disturbing the peace too much.
Beach restaurants
There are several restaurants and cafés along the beach. They also function as beach bars if you prefer to take food and drinks down to the sunbeds.
Resorts close to Tsambika
Tsambika is one of the most popular beaches in Rhodes, but it is a natural beach without a holiday village. Fortunately, this will remain the case as the area is protected and it is forbidden to build hotels near the beach.
The nearest resorts are Kolymbia a few kilometres north of Tsambika and the smaller resort of Stegna a few kilometres to the south. However, visitors to Tsambika beach arrive by car and bus from all over Rhodes.
In Kolymbia, we recommend the 4-star Blue Sea Island, located right on the beach. The hotel has two swimming pools, exciting restaurants and a wide range of sports and activities.
Tsambika map
The map shows the large beach that stretches well inland. The monastery can be seen in the upper part of the map – the view from here is absolutely stunning. One of the best places in Rhodes for taking photos.
