Prasonisi

Prasonisi is a sandbar at the southern tip of Rhodes, about 92 km south of Rhodes Town in Greece, near the village of Kattavia, and it is known as the place where the Aegean and the Mediterranean seas meet. The drive takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by rental car, which is the most practical transport, with rentals from about EUR 30 to EUR 60 per day in season. A KTEL/RODA bus serves Kattavia and Prasonisi in summer with limited departures, so timetables on rodospublictransport.gr should be checked before relying on it. The road runs down the west or east coast through olive groves, small villages and open countryside, and visitors often combine the trip with stops at the villages of Lachania or Apolakkia along the way. At Prasonisi, a narrow sandy isthmus links the main island to a small rocky islet topped by a lighthouse. In calm weather the sandbar is walkable, while strong winds and waves can cover it. The two sides of the isthmus have different conditions, with the western side rough and windy and the eastern side calmer, which is why the area is a centre for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Schools and equipment rental stands operate near the car park from spring to autumn, and beginners can take lessons. The suggested itinerary is to drive south in the morning, stop for coffee in Kattavia, spend midday on the beach or watching the kitesurfers, and have lunch at one of the small tavernas near the car park. In the late afternoon, a walk to the lighthouse islet is rewarding, and staying for sunset gives colourful light over the sea. The best months are June to September, when the wind is reliable for sports and the water is warm. Visitors should bring sun protection and a windbreaker, as there is almost no shade and the wind can be strong. The return drive in the evening takes the same 1 hour 30 minutes.