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Prasonisi Beach — Greece
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Prasonisi Beach

Rhodes, Dodecanese · 🇬🇷 Greece

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A wind-swept double-sided sandspit at Rhodes' southern tip, a mecca for windsurfers and kiters.

Water at Prasonisi Beach (Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greece) runs to about 27°C at the height of the season, and May–Oct is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~27°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow and clear; a flat lagoon on one side, waves on the other
Sand
Broad sandspit joining an islet, with sea on both sides
Swimming
Shallow flat water on the lee side; the windward side is for boards
Surf
Excellent windsurfing and kitesurfing on strong meltemi winds
Best time to visit
May–Oct
Setting
A double-sided sandbar tethering Prasonisi islet to Rhodes' southern tip
Beach type
Surf coast
Region
Europe

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Prasonisi Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Prasonisi Beach?

Prasonisi Beach is at Rhodes, on the coast of Greece.

What is the sea temperature at Prasonisi Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Prasonisi Beach reaches about 27°C. Shallow and clear; a flat lagoon on one side, waves on the other.

When is the best time to visit Prasonisi Beach?

The best time to visit Prasonisi Beach is May–Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Prasonisi Beach have?

Prasonisi Beach has broad sandspit joining an islet, with sea on both sides.

Is Prasonisi Beach good for swimming?

Shallow flat water on the lee side; the windward side is for boards.

Can you surf at Prasonisi Beach?

Excellent windsurfing and kitesurfing on strong meltemi winds.

Photo: Shi Annan (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source