Tsambika Beach
Tsambika is one of the most beautiful natural beaches on Rhodes. It is located on the east coast of the island, approximately 26 kilometres south of Rhodes Town, between Faliraki, Kolymbia and Stegna.
The beach is named after the Monastery of the Virgin of Tsambika, which sits high above the coast. There are 297 strenuous steps up to the monastery, but the view over the beach and the surrounding coastline is well worth the effort.
The beach in general
Tsambika Beach is a wide and spacious natural beach set in a beautiful landscape between the mountains. The beach is around 800 metres long and has mainly fine golden sand, with only a few pebbles in places. The clear, shallow water often has beautiful turquoise colours, especially on calm and sunny days.
One of the things we like most about Tsambika is the combination of space and scenery. Even though it is one of the most popular beaches on Rhodes, it rarely feels as enclosed as many of the smaller bays on the island. The beach stretches far inland, and the hills behind it give the whole area a more open and dramatic feel. For us, this is one of the things that makes Tsambika such a memorable beach.
The beach is well organised and offers facilities such as sun loungers, parasols, showers, toilets, several restaurants and a small mini market. There is also a large car park for visitors arriving by car, and in summer it is possible to reach the beach by public bus.
Child friendliness
Tsambika is one of the most child-friendly beaches on Rhodes. There is plenty of space to play, the sand is soft, and the water is shallow close to the shore. For families with children, it is one of the safest and easiest beaches to enjoy on the east coast.
Water sports
There is a good selection of water sports at Tsambika Beach, including activities for visitors who want a little more action during the day. Fortunately, the water sports area does not dominate the beach, so Tsambika still feels relaxed and spacious.
Beach restaurants
There are several restaurants and cafés along the beach. Most of them also work well as beach bars, so you can enjoy lunch, cold drinks or snacks either at the restaurant or down by the sunbeds.
Resorts close to Tsambika
Tsambika is one of the most popular beaches on Rhodes, but it is still a natural beach without a holiday village directly behind it. Fortunately, this should remain the case, as the area is protected and hotels cannot be built right by 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 come to Tsambika Beach by car and bus from all over Rhodes.
Kolymbia is the most practical base if you want to stay close to Tsambika while still having hotels, restaurants and resort facilities nearby. 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 stretching well inland between the surrounding hills. The monastery can be seen in the upper part of the map. The view from here is absolutely stunning and, in our opinion, one of the best places on Rhodes for taking photos.
