The southern tip of Rhodes is made of the small island of Prasonisi, which is connected to the mainland by a strip of quicksand that runs in two directions as it touches the mainland coast. In total, the beautiful sandy beach of Prasonisi is about 3 km long.

At low tide and lower sea level, you can reach the islet of Prasonisi with a dry foot and Prasonisi Beach resembles the shape of the letter "Y". This is another gem of this place, because it is here where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea meet and where you can switch from one to the other. However, if the sea level rises, which regularly happens at high tide or then generally in autumn, the sandy path to the islet is flooded with water.

Prasonisi Beach is spacious, covered with sand and its facilities are especially suited to surfers who seek this place out. The unique beach, strong wind and the wild sea waves are the ideal combination for surfers (especially in July and August, when the northern winds called "meltemi" blow). Most of them come with their own equipment, but there are also rental shops with all the necessary equipment for windsurfing, kitesurfing, etc., including courses with an instructor.

The area is less suitable for swimming as there because of the strong wind and big waves, but if you stick more to the shore you can swim quite easily. Families with children, swimmers and less experienced surfers mainly choose the eastern part of the beach (Mediterranean Sea), which is quieter. The Aegean Sea tends to be more choppy.

There are also taverns and rooms for rent near the beach. As beachfront accommodation is limited, surfers often use the nearby resorts of Plimmiri, Lachania and Gennadi. Prasonisi Beach can be reached by turning left at the inland village of Kattavia and going down to the south. There are directional signs that will take you to the beach (about 10 km south). There is also a large free parking place by the beach.

Prasonisi is rated as one of the most impressive beaches on the island of Rhodes, it really is unlike any other. Therefore, even if you're not a windsurfing fan, the beach is worth a visit alone for the view (especially when looking down on the beach from the adjacent hill) or you can extend your trip even further and head to the islet of Prasonisi with its lighthouse.

However, in recent years there has been a noticeable increase in the number of tourists in the area and the local nature has suffered as a result. Therefore, efforts are being made to launch environmental programmes to reduce the negative impact of tourism on the local environment (e.g. cars are no longer allowed to drive directly to the beach, but have to park in the large parking place in front of the beach, there are also conservationists who search for and mark the places where the eggs of the Giant Kareta Turtle have been laid, as they have almost disappeared from the area, etc.).

More touristic destinations of Rhodes

Most favourite beaches of Rhodes: Afandou beach, Agathi beach (Agia Agatha), Agios Pavlos beach (Lindos - Saint Paul Bay), Anthony Quinn beach (Vagies), Elli beach (Rhodes Town), Faliraki beach, Megali Paralia beach (Lindos), Prasonisi beach, Tsambika beach

Resorts, beaches, sights or trips - clearly listed on the map of Rhodes.