Best Sandy Beaches in the Dodecanese
We rank the 11 sandy beaches in the Dodecanese. Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes (Greece) comes first with 4.5 / 5, followed by Tsambika Beach, Lindos Beach.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 11 of the 11 have easy access, and 1 are hidden gems.
1Prasonisi 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.
2Tsambika 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.
3Lindos 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.
4Glystra 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.
5Kefalos 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.
6Mastichari 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.
7Stegna 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.
8Faliraki 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.
9Kardamena 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.
10Marmari 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.
11Tigaki 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 | Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes | Greece | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Tsambika Beach | Greece | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Lindos Beach | Greece | 4.4 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 4 | Glystra Beach, Rhodes | Greece | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Kefalos Beach, Kos | Greece | 4.3 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Mastichari Beach, Kos | Greece | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Stegna Beach, Rhodes | Greece | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Faliraki Beach | Greece | 4.1 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Kardamena Beach, Kos | Greece | 4.1 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Marmari Beach, Kos | Greece | 4.1 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Tigaki Beach | Greece | 4.1 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated sandy beaches in the Dodecanese?
Our top three are Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes (4.5 out of 5), Tsambika Beach (4.5 out of 5), Lindos Beach (4.4 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, Lindos Beach, Glystra Beach, Rhodes, Kefalos Beach, Kos and 6 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.