Best Beaches in the Dodecanese in June
We rank the 15 beaches to visit in the Dodecanese in June. 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. 14 of the 15 have easy access, and 3 are hidden gems.
1Apella Beach
Apella, Karpathos · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °CA 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 °CPrasonisi 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 °CA 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 °CA 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 °CA sheltered curved bay beside Lindos on Rhodes, with rows of sunbeds along the sand and calm turquoise water.
6Glystra Beach, Rhodes
Lardos, Rhodes · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CGlystra is a small, quiet cove on the Lardos coast of Rhodes, with fine sand and pebbles and clear blue water below dry scrub hills.
7Kefalos Beach, Kos
Kefalos, Kos, Dodecanese · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CKefalos 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.
8Livadi Beach, Astypalaia
Livadi, Astypalaia, Dodecanese · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CLivadi is the main beach of Astypalaia, a green valley bay with pebbles and sand below the whitewashed Chora and its Venetian castle.
9Mastichari Beach, Kos
Mastichari, Kos, Dodecanese · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CMastichari 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.
10Kolymbia Beach, Rhodes
Kolymbia, Rhodes · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CKolymbia has a long beach of sand and fine pebbles on the east coast of Rhodes, with calm shallow water and umbrellas along the shore.
11Stegna Beach, Rhodes
Stegna, Rhodes · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CStegna is a small bay of sand and fine pebbles on the east coast of Rhodes, sheltered by a rocky headland.
12Faliraki Beach
Faliraki, Rhodes · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CFaliraki is a long sandy beach on the east coast of Rhodes, with shallow clear water and a wide range of water sports.
13Kardamena Beach, Kos
Kardamena, Kos · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CKardamena has a long beach of light sand on the south coast of Kos, with thatched parasols, sunbeds and warm shallow water.
14Marmari Beach, Kos
Marmari, Kos · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CMarmari is a long, wide beach of fine sand on the north coast of Kos, backed by low dunes and tamarisk trees.
15Tigaki Beach
Tigaki, Kos, Greece · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long, gently shelving sandy beach on the north coast of Kos, with shallow water that suits families.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apella Beach | Greece | 4.6 | 23 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 2 | Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes | Greece | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Tsambika Beach | Greece | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Anthony Quinn Bay | Greece | 4.4 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 5 | Lindos Beach | Greece | 4.4 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 6 | Glystra Beach, Rhodes | Greece | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Kefalos Beach, Kos | Greece | 4.3 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Livadi Beach, Astypalaia | Greece | 4.3 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Mastichari Beach, Kos | Greece | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Kolymbia Beach, Rhodes | Greece | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Stegna Beach, Rhodes | Greece | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 12 | Faliraki Beach | Greece | 4.1 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 13 | Kardamena Beach, Kos | Greece | 4.1 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 14 | Marmari Beach, Kos | Greece | 4.1 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 15 | Tigaki Beach | Greece | 4.1 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the beach usual swimming season covers the month, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches to visit in the Dodecanese in June?
Our top three are Apella Beach (4.6 out of 5), Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes (4.5 out of 5), Tsambika Beach (4.5 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes, Tsambika Beach, Anthony Quinn Bay, Lindos Beach, Glystra Beach, Rhodes and 9 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.