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PARALIA KOLYMPIA

ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΚΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ

🏳️ Blue Flag⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

PARALIA KOLYMPIA is a beach on Rhodes, in Afantou. In summer it has sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. You can drive to it. Generally calm water and easy access make it a sensible choice with children. Close by, as the crow flies: Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary Tsambika (Kyra Psili) (about 2.3 km away).

It scores 4.5 out of 5 from 188 Google reviews — a modest sample.

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Where to stay nearby

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Tours, boat trips & tickets

Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.

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The essentials

Where: Afantou, RhodesThe Dodecanese
Address: ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΚΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ, Αφάντου 851 02
Type: Organised beach
Surface: Pebbles
Access: Paved road
Good to know: 🏳️ Blue Flag · ⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas · 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

Opening hours

Monday	00:00–23:59
Tuesday	00:00–23:59
Wednesday	00:00–23:59
Thursday	00:00–23:59
Friday	00:00–23:59
Saturday	00:00–23:59
Sunday	00:00–23:59

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Lindos by boatDown the east coast by sea to Lindos and its hilltop acropolis, with swim stops — and no parking problem at the other end.See boat trips →Symi day tripThe neoclassical harbour of Symi, usually with a stop at the Panormitis monastery.See day trips →Scooter or ATV for the covesThe easy way between beaches with small car parks. Helmet on, and check the insurance terms for dirt roads.Find a scooter →Where to sleep nearbyHotels, studios and villas around this exact spot, with live prices on a map.Compare stays →

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Frequently asked

Where is PARALIA KOLYMPIA?

The address is ΠΑΡΑΛΙΑ ΚΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ, Αφάντου 851 02, in Afantou, Rhodes, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

How do you get to PARALIA KOLYMPIA?

It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.

Is PARALIA KOLYMPIA sandy or pebbly?

The beach is pebbles. Water shoes make getting in far more comfortable.

Does PARALIA KOLYMPIA have sunbeds and umbrellas?

Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.

Is PARALIA KOLYMPIA a Blue Flag beach?

Yes, it is listed as a Blue Flag beach — an award given each year for water quality, safety and services. The list is renewed annually.

Is PARALIA KOLYMPIA good for children?

Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.

Is PARALIA KOLYMPIA worth it?

It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 188 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.

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