Best Beaches with Sunbeds in the Dodecanese

We rank the 14 beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the Dodecanese. Apella Beach (Greece) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes, Tsambika Beach.

The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 13 of the 14 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.

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1Apella Beach

Apella, Karpathos · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °C

A pretty bay of white pebbles and very clear water on the east coast of Karpathos, set under green hills.

2Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes

Prasonisi, Rhodes, Dodecanese · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Prasonisi is a sandy spit at the far southern tip of Rhodes, where a narrow sandbar joins the main island to a small rocky islet.

3Tsambika Beach

Rhodes, Greece · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long golden-sand crescent on the east coast of Rhodes, backed by a rocky headland and a hilltop monastery, with warm shallow water and a lively line of beach tavernas.

4Anthony Quinn Bay

Rhodes, Dodecanese · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A small, sheltered bay of clear turquoise water enclosed by pine-covered rocks near Faliraki on Rhodes.

5Lindos Beach

Rhodes · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered curved bay beside Lindos on Rhodes, with rows of sunbeds along the sand and calm turquoise water.

6Kefalos Beach, Kos

Kefalos, Kos, Dodecanese · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °C

Kefalos is a long, open bay of sand on the south-west coast of Kos, with the small islet of Kastri and its white chapel of Agios Nikolaos at the western end.

7Livadi Beach, Astypalaia

Livadi, Astypalaia, Dodecanese · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °C

Livadi is the main beach of Astypalaia, a green valley bay with pebbles and sand below the whitewashed Chora and its Venetian castle.

8Mastichari Beach, Kos

Mastichari, Kos, Dodecanese · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Mastichari is a small fishing village on the north-west coast of Kos, with a long beach of sand and fine pebbles, shallow water and a gentle slope into the sea.

9Kolymbia Beach, Rhodes

Kolymbia, Rhodes · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Kolymbia has a long beach of sand and fine pebbles on the east coast of Rhodes, with calm shallow water and umbrellas along the shore.

10Stegna Beach, Rhodes

Stegna, Rhodes · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Stegna is a small bay of sand and fine pebbles on the east coast of Rhodes, sheltered by a rocky headland.

11Faliraki Beach

Faliraki, Rhodes · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Faliraki is a long sandy beach on the east coast of Rhodes, with shallow clear water and a wide range of water sports.

12Kardamena Beach, Kos

Kardamena, Kos · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Kardamena has a long beach of light sand on the south coast of Kos, with thatched parasols, sunbeds and warm shallow water.

13Marmari Beach, Kos

Marmari, Kos · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Marmari is a long, wide beach of fine sand on the north coast of Kos, backed by low dunes and tamarisk trees.

14Tigaki Beach

Tigaki, Kos, Greece · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long, gently shelving sandy beach on the north coast of Kos, with shallow water that suits families.

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How we picked these beaches

Included when our practical info says sunbeds or umbrellas can be rented on or next to the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Prices change each season, so confirm locally. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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