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Tsambika Beach
Rhodes, Greece•Aegean Sea• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
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EDITORIAL SCORE
4.77/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
27.1°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€40/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Shallow & Gentle
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Rhodes · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
17.6°C
Air 22°C
Feb
16.9°C
Air 23°C
Mar
16.8°C
Air 25°C
Apr
17.6°C
Air 28°C
May
19.8°C
Air 31°C
Jun
22.7°C
Air 34°C
Jul
25.4°C
Air 36°C
Peak
Aug
27.1°C
Air 36°C
Sep
26.2°C
Air 34°C
Oct
24.0°C
Air 31°C
Nov
21.4°C
Air 27°C
Dec
19.1°C
Air 24°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 28 May – 20 Nov (>21°C) · 176 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Greece Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.8 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Tsambika Beach
A broad golden bay of shallow turquoise water beneath the little clifftop monastery of Tsambika on Rhodes.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
NoLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Rhodes. Accessible via regional coastal roads (36.222°N, 28.148°E).
•Warm, shallow and calm for a long way out.
•A wide sandy bay below a clifftop monastery on Rhodes's east coast.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
RHO · 30m drive30-min drive from Rhodes Airport down the eastern coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tsambika Beach
What is the water temperature at Tsambika Beach?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Tsambika Beach averages 27.1°C (81°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Tsambika Beach?
Tsambika Beach is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Rhodes, Greece.
Is Tsambika Beach good for families with kids?
Yes, Tsambika Beach is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at Tsambika Beach?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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