Rent a boat Kolymbia

Location of Kolymbia

You can find several resort towns along the northeastern coast of Rhodes including Kolymbia. It is located app. 25 kilometres from the capital.

Can you rent a yacht in Kolymbia do I need a license?

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, and gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Kolymbia, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them. To sail in Greece, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience. If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Yacht charter in Kolymbia – the main ports

Kolymbia is the perfect starting point when exploring the marinas and resort towns of Rhodes. Take a little detour, and explore the neighbouring islands as well!

Rhodes Marina

This giant marina on the northern part of Rhodes Town has become world-famous for a reason. It excels all the other marinas on the Aegean Sea in all respects. They can accommodate 382 boats with a length of up to 120 metres and a maximum draught of 6.5 metres. Regardless of what service you need for your boat, you will definitely find it here: fuel, service, maintenance, water supply – they have it all! They even provide convenient features – for instance, Wi-Fi access, which is a rare commodity in Greek marinas Rhodes sailing, yacht charter Rhodes.

Kolymbia Harbour, Rhodes

This is a tiny and stranded harbour in Kolymbia. It is designed for smaller pleasure boats due to the shallow water. The centre is only 5 minutes from the harbour; you can take care of shopping there.

Kolymbia is a peaceful resort town that does not get too crowded even during the main season, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing day. Leaving its harbour, you can easily get to the most important coastal towns of Rhodes.

Main sights around Kolymbia

Kolymbia itself only has a few interesting sights to offer but is a great starting point when exploring the attractions in the area. Going towards the west, you can admire beautiful mountains and olive tree plantations. You should not miss the valley of Seven Springs either, which might be the most beautiful spot on the island! The village of Archipoli can also be found nearby; once there, visit the famous toy factory where you can try arcade machines, battery-powered toy cars and board games. There are also churches and an archaeological museum in Kolymbia.

Gastronomy of Kolymbia

The town of Kolymbia has dozens of different restaurants, representing basically every cuisine from around the world. Of course, you can try authentic Greek dishes, too, as many of the restaurants and taverns serve doner kebab (gyros), pasta and fish.

Beaches around Kolymbia

Kolymbia beach

It is a beautiful long pebbly-sandy shore segment in Kolymbia. We particularly recommend it for families with children because of the slowly-deepening waters. Most of the beach is well-organised with a lot of sunshades and loungers. The beach – surrounded by wonderful verdant trees – has become very popular among the visitors of the island who can also choose from a wide variety of watersport activities here.

Tsambika beach

Tsambika, the southern neighbour of Kolymbia, is a partly-organised sandy beach; lying in front of Tsambika Monastery, it offers the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine in a calm environment. Adrenaline junkies can also try several watersports on the beach.

Afandou beach

This well-organised pebbly beach can be found north of Kolymbia. There are dozens of watersport activities with rental options to choose from. During the main season, the beach is fairly crowded with beach-goers. As the water deepens rapidly in these parts, we recommend it for experienced swimmers.

Find yacht routes in Rhodes Greece or choose another boat charter in Rhodes Greece.

Rhodes offers excellent weather conditions for sailing. With sheltered waters, reduced wave height, minimal tidal movements, weak currents, it creates favorable conditions, facilitating route planning and safe anchoring. The optimal sailing season in Rhodes is from the end of April to October. During this period, the weather is warm and the wind is generally steady, providing ideal conditions for sailing. July and August are the busiest months with the warmest temperatures and most consistent winds.

During the summer, the prevailing wind in Rhodes is the Meltemi, a steady northwesterly wind that blows continuously from June to September. It usually ranges between 15 and 25 knots, so moderate waves can be expected, especially in open water. It sometimes reaches higher speeds, but especially in July and August. .Next to the Meltemi, local sea winds often develop along the coast. These breezes are generally lighter and are common in the mornings and evenings, offering milder conditions for sailing. In the summer months, the temperature of Rhodes is between 25°C and 35°C, and the sea temperature is between 23°C and 27°C.

Summer is the dry season in Rhodes, with little or no rainfall, ensuring clear skies and undisturbed sailing. Most of the precipitation on the island falls in the winter months. Visibility on the water is typically excellent, with clear skies and low humidity. This allows for easy navigation and beautiful views of the coast.

Boat hire Kolymbia: rent a boat in Kolymbia.

Day 1. Kolymbia – Faliraki 11.53 km (7.16 nm), Day 2. Faliraki – Ano Symi (Synm) 58.69 km (36.47 nm), Day 3. Ano Symi (Synm) – Panormittis (Synm) 30.34 km (18.85 nm), Day 4. Panormittis (Synm) – Livadia (Tilos) 43.86 km (27.26 nm), Day 5. Livadia (Tilos) – Kamiros Skala (Rhodes) 42.94 km (26.68 nm), Day 6. Kamiros Skala (Rhodes) – Alimia – Chalki 22.89 km (14.22 nm), Day 7. Chalki – Lindos (Rhodes) Kolymbia (Rhodes) 100.06 km (62.17 nm)

Day 1. Kolymbia – Faliraki 11.53 km (7.16 nm), Day 2. Faliraki – Panormittis (Synm) 55.17 km (34.28 nm), Day 3. Panormittis (Synm) – Livadia (Tilos) 43.86 km (27.26 nm), Day 4. Livadia (Tilos) – Palon (Nisyros) 32.52 km (20.21 nm), Day 5. Palon (Nisyros) – Kamari (Kos) 22.32 km (13.87 nm), Day 6. Kamari (Kos) – Mastihari (Kos) 40.38 km (25.09 nm), Day 7. Mastihari (Kos) – Pserimos – Kos (Kos) 26.88 km (16.70 nm)

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