When Zeus defeated the giants and became the sole ruler of the world, he planned to divide it among the Olympian gods. The solar god Helios was not present during the “distribution of elephants” and he was left deprived.

He turned to the king of the gods with a request to give him the land that would arise from the depths of the sea. And from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea a blooming island emerged. Helios generously gifted it with sunlight and made it even more beautiful.

For this, the grateful islanders cast it in bronze in the likeness of the Spike, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. But not only Helios favors the island. The existence of Prasonisi can only be explained by the grace of the sea god Poseidon.

Why is Prasonisi the kiss of two seas?

This is a small island connected to Rhodes by a 500-meter isthmus up to 100 meters wide.

In autumn, the isthmus disappears into the sea waves and Prasonisi becomes a separate island. Here two seas unite “in a kiss” - the peaceful Mediterranean and the frantic Aegean. This place is therefore called the kiss of two seas, Prasonisi.

This is one of best places in the Mediterranean for kiting and windsurfing. Amateurs come in whole buses, which, stuck in the sand, wait for the guys with boards to release their adrenaline. Kiters spin somersaults in the air - spectators, take your seats!

On the flat top, local thyme blooms pink and there are pyramids of flat stones made by tourists everywhere. Near the lighthouse, the wind knocks you off your feet, and it can be scary to approach thirty-meter cliffs. But here it is - “the kiss of the seas”! Borders open seas not at all conditional.

Everything is different: the waves, the color of the water, and the texture of the shores. “Left”, the Mediterranean Sea, is quieter, greenish-blue, with a gentle shore. The “right” one, the Aegean, is deep blue, with white breakers and cellular rocks along the shores. The phenomenon is explained by the fact that the two sides of the leaf island are blown differently by the winds. WITH Aegean Sea strong, harsh winds blow, which, having overcome the Rhodian mountains, fly to west coast like a refreshing breeze.

Kiss of two seas and surfers

It’s not for nothing that kite surfers choose only the left side of the spit - there is both wind and no waves! There are training centers for surfing athletes and a large number of instructors who “put” on the board those who want to learn how to “run” on the waves of amateurs. The best season for those eager to ride a board is July-August. The calm Mediterranean Sea is suitable for beginners, while the stormy Aegean Sea will be appreciated by experienced surfing fans.

Prasonisi Beach

For those who prefer a more relaxing holiday without an adrenaline rush, there is a great opportunity to swim in the waters of two seas. Where else will you find such a place? You can sunbathe on the excellent sandy beach only in summer, since in winter it is flooded with sea water. The Aegean Sea, seething with rolling waves, but surprisingly warm water. In comparison, the Mediterranean Sea is cooler, bluer and calmer.

Near the shore, a sandbank stretches for a considerable distance. To reach the depth you have to go a long way, but already when the water is waist-deep, the waves literally knock you off your feet. Cape Prasonisi does not come out of the water every year. So getting to the island on foot is not always possible. This is what Rhodes is famous for. “Kiss of the Two Seas” is a very popular place among tourists. Even when approaching here, a lot of cars, tents, trailers, and trailers catch your eye.

It is surprising that there is practically no vegetation on the island, the landscapes are represented mainly by rocky soil, and its name translated means “ green Island" At its southern end stands one of two Rhodes lighthouses built in 1890.

How to get to the Kiss of the Two Seas on Prasonisi (Rhodes): practical tips

The best way to get to the “Kiss of the Two Seas” in Prasonisi, and in general to move around Rhodes, is by car or moped. Fortunately, there are enough car rental stations. But don’t make the mistake of driving to Prasonisi Beach by car all the way to the water. It is quite extensive and the captivating flatness of the surface can play a cruel joke even on a jeep. The cost of renting a car starts from 35 euros per day.

If you rent a car for a week, you can manage it for 20 euros. Sometimes you can get a promotion - out of three rental days, one is free. You need to refuel at the gas station in advance. Firstly, there is a problem with gasoline in Prasonisi, and secondly, most gas stations are open until 18-00. You can't drive recklessly on the roads. Large fines can ruin your entire vacation.

In principle, nothing complicated: do not exceed the speed above 80 km/h, park in permitted places, fasten your seat belt. When traveling around the island of Rhodes, be sure to visit the Valley of Butterflies; children will find it very interesting. That's all.

Morning. Hearty breakfast. Having said goodbye to the friends we had made at the hotel with the words: “I left for Dalyan,” we went on an excursion. A trip to Dalyan is one of the most popular excursions that you can choose from among those offered to you in Marmaris. You can see ancient rock tombs, very reminiscent of the city of Petra, smear yourself from head to toe with healing mud, see the huge Caretta-Caretta turtles. Except Caretta. In addition to Caretta, we also managed to see a very rare black nosed turtle for these places.

Dalyan is 8 km from Dalaman Airport. In fact, you will return from the hotel to the airport. Bring some water and health drinks with you. Because what you will be offered on the road will hit your pocket very hard.

The Dalyan River Delta is nature reserve, under state protection.

The river connects Lake Koycegiz with the sea. The lake is incredibly beautiful, full of fish that are forbidden to catch. The river and the sea are separated by the Iztuzu sand spit. On the shore of which turtles lay their eggs, and therefore the spit is also called Turtle Beach

On the left is the Aegean Sea, on the right is the river delta. Photo taken from the Internet

Every year, turtles lay eggs here; each can lay up to 150 eggs. After hatching, the turtles try to get to the sea. But not everyone succeeds; most die from blue crabs (which, by the way, can be offered to you as a snack on the boat) and other predators.

Iztuzu Spit washed by the Aegean Sea

The spit is several tens of meters wide and one and a half kilometers long. I was very lucky to see the rough sea.

Just a stone's throw away Greek island Rhodes.

Lake Koycegiz. You can often find growing oleander along the banks. The plant is poisonous. Turkish women, suspecting that their husband was cheating, placed a sprig near the dinner bowl with a hint that this sprig might end up in the prepared dish next time as a seasoning. There is also a story about how the soldiers of the army of Alexander the Great stopped for a rest. They made skewers from oleander branches, and in the morning they went to their forefathers.

If I'm not mistaken, these boats are called dolmus.

On the opposite shore of the lake, in the town of Sultaniye, there are sulfurous mineral springs and a mud bath.

The mud is healing, helping to treat arthritis and the musculoskeletal system. Perhaps, having spent a longer period here, I would have stopped complaining about pain in my knees, but so far I haven’t felt anything other than piggy joy and a surge of emotions.

Patients of the ancient sulfur-mud hospital dry out.

The water in the sulfur spring baths exudes what I like to call “the smell of Thailand.” The water temperature is forty degrees. Very hot water.

The stonework is 2000 years old.

Heading to the Lycian Tombs

Located near Dalyan ancient city Kaunos (not to be confused with the Lithuanian city of Kaunas). It is located a little further than the tombs, and accordingly bears the name Acropolis. The tombs are the city of the dead - the Necropolis. The city and the river have their own legend. The son of Apollo, King Miletos, gave birth to twins: a girl, Byblis, and a boy, Kaunos. The twins loved each other deeply, but for Byblis it was more than love for her brother. Having learned about this, Kaunos decided to leave the city. He gathered a group of wanderers and went to God knows where: this is how the new settlement of Kaunos appeared. The sister went to look for her brother. She searched for a long time, and having almost reached the city, she despaired of her search, sat down and cried so bitterly and, as I understand it, profusely, that from her tears the Dalyan River was formed.

Let's leave Byblis and Kaunos, and return to the most important point of our journey - the Lycian tombs, in which the ancient kings are buried. City of dead carved right into the rock, above the river. Among the peoples inhabiting this part of Turkey, it was customary to bury the dead as high as possible, since they believed that the soul should be as close to God as possible. Despite the fact that these burial places are located high in the mountains and seem inaccessible, none of them remain unravaged. This happened because of the ancient tradition of placing things, sometimes very luxurious, with the deceased, and gold coins were placed in the mouth. Things might be useful to him in the afterlife, but why are there coins in his mouth?

The therapeutic and educational day is over. The next day brought us an entertainment and swimming program with a walk on a three-tier longboat to see the confluence of the two seas, the Mediterranean and the Aegean.

A pleasant bonus of a sea excursion is the stunning views. The ship will make stops in beautiful coves, in a place called Turunc, on Kumlubuk beach and some others.

The sea plays with different shades

From this beach I managed to deliver a couple of pebbles to the boat

I didn’t see where “the kiss of two seas takes place.” Pointed with a finger - Right here. Here and here, that's good. I expected, of course, to see the mixing of the two waters. After all, the Aegean Sea is considered the third most salinous in the world. But alas)

At this point and until the end of the album, I leave you to enjoy the views that I hope my photographs accurately convey.

Thanks Turkey. Have a nice trip.

Our excursion around the island of Rhodes is gradually approaching its end... And today a short photo story about the last of the places visited in this “round the world” - about Cape Prasonisi, the place where two seas meet, the Aegean and the Mediterranean, washing the island of Rhodes on both sides. One from the west, the other from the east. This place also has a poetic and romantic name - “The Kiss of the Two Seas”. When, while preparing for the trip, I found out that there was a place on the island where you could see two seas at once, I realized that I definitely needed to visit there. And now I can say that this is one of the most wonderful places I have ever visited in my life. The contemplation of the “meeting” of two seas is truly impressive.

Cape Prasonisi is the most South part of the island of Rhodes, which is connected to the island by a sandy isthmus approximately 500 m long and 100 m wide. In winter, the waters of both seas unite, flooding the sand spit, thereby turning Cape Prasonisi into a small island. And in the summer the sea waters part, Prasonisi “reunites” with the island, and the isthmus turns into an excellent sand beach between two seas.

But, perhaps, what struck me most here was that despite their territorial proximity (100 meters is not distance), the seas not only have completely different colors of water, but also completely different characters. The Aegean Sea is agitated and seething, and the Mediterranean is calm itself...

Once again I will place a map of Rhodes here to illustrate our route. We came to Prasonisi from the Monolithos fortress

First we stopped at observation deck, to capture a panoramic view of Cape Prasonisi... If you look from here, the Aegean Sea is on the right, and the Mediterranean on the left.

Photo from the series - and I was there...

Cape Prasonisi itself is uninhabited. There is a lighthouse there, which is located behind this hill and I didn’t get to the cape itself, unfortunately...

Since I lived in Faliraki, which is located on the eastern, i.e. Mediterranean coast of the island, then I, of course, ran to swim in the Aegean

There was a very strong wind blowing here and there was a wave. Cape Prasonisi is generally considered a paradise for lovers of windsurfing and kitesurfing

Kitesurfers' kites fly like birds here... :-)

Athletes on vacation

Behind me is the Aegean Sea

Having salted ourselves with Aegean salt, we go to the Mediterranean Sea...

Here - silence, smoothness, God's grace

Windsurfers reign here

Since our time here was coming to an end, we went to the bus

This place is quite habitable and very visited by both tourists and athletes; it has all the necessary infrastructure - cafes, souvenir shops, hotels. (there are even free toilets and showers to flush sea ​​water. Although they are not God knows what, they exist nevertheless)

A real Dorian city, a monument to pre-Hellenic civilization, ancient temples, medieval castles and Orthodox churches... Keeps the secrets of all eras. Sights on the map of this small piece of land are scattered so generously that it seems unfair to other corners of the earth. Rhodes even has two seas - the Aegean and the Mediterranean. What do guidebooks recommend to see on the island? Firstly, it is worth going to Limnos - a city that has existed continuously since the 6th century BC. Secondly, visit Kamiros - another of the settlements of the Dorian civilization. Also, guidebooks strongly recommend seeing Mount Filerimos, the monasteries of Moni Tari and Tsambiki, the castles of Kritinia and Monolithos, and the valley of the Petaloudes butterflies. But here we will talk about a special natural attraction for which Greece is famous. “Kiss of two seas” - this is the poetic name it bears.

What it is?

As you remember, Rhodes has two water areas. If you look at a map of the island, it becomes obvious that East Coast(the one that is closer to the Turkish city of Marmaris) is washed by And in the northwest stretches the deep blue of the Mediterranean. Between them, the natural border, like a fish jumping out of water, is Rhodes. “Kiss of two seas” is the name of the place where two water areas meet. It would seem that what is interesting here? But tourists who have visited Rhodes believe that it is necessary to make a pilgrimage there. After all, the salinity, and therefore the seas, is different. In addition, the nature of the water areas is noticeably different. And this is visible to the naked eye. Swimming at this point is the height of pleasure. After all, in “Kiss of the Two Seas” the heart of Rhodes beats. That's what the residents themselves say, at least. And there is no reason not to believe them.

Where is

This place is located, as is clear from the map, at the southernmost tip of the island of Rhodes. The low hill on the cape is called Prasonisi. “The Kiss of Two Seas” is best observed and photographed from the top of this hill. By the way, only she remains unchanged. The outlines of the cape itself (or rather, the sand spit) change from year to year. Sometimes at high tide Prasonisi becomes like an island. Then it is connected to Rhodes by a narrow sandy isthmus about half a kilometer long and only 50-100 meters wide. And the name speaks for itself: Prasonisi in Greek means “green island”. The downside of this paradise is that there are no hotels here, and you can only come here for a day. But the pilgrimage of tourists to the “Kiss” is such that even without permanent residents it is quite crowded. This place is chosen by a variety of categories of vacationers: families with children who want to ride a wave on a board, or daredevils who perform unimaginable somersaults using a parachute.

How to get there

Cape Prasonisi is located only ninety kilometers from the capital of the island, “Kiss of the Two Seas” is closest to resort village Catavia. It has hotels and shops. From Katavia to the confluence of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas it is only eight kilometers. Experienced tourists advise going there for the whole day. The best way to travel is not with a tour, but on your own. In this case, the guide can tell you little; the most important thing is in the spectacle. In Greece, you can rent a car without any problems - just our driver's license is enough. And Rhodes is so small that twelve liters of gasoline are enough to travel around it from north to south. Well, those who don’t know how to drive can only take a tour.

Things to do

You just think that one or two hours is enough to watch “Kiss of Two Seas.” Rhodes, whose photos of attractions are simply mesmerizing, does not let tourists go so quickly. There is something magical about this place. It is no coincidence that in ancient times local residents It was believed that Zeus himself, by his divine will, commanded the two seas to merge in a single kiss. Time just moves quickly here. Before you even blink an eye, the evening will begin to fall. And how much needs to be done! Climb to the top of Prasonisi to take a series of colorful photos. Swim first in the Aegean and then in the Mediterranean Sea. Definitely in this order. After the warm Mediterranean, you will not want to enter the stormy and cool Aegean. Well, daredevils will be able to try their hand at fighting the waves.

Why is “Kiss of Two Seas” interesting?

The different densities and salinities of the two water areas speak little to the heart of the average tourist. But these physical indicators are revealed in a completely visible effect. You will see it immediately if you take the trouble to climb the “Green Island” of Prasonisi. Turn to the south, where in front of you there will be only water to the horizon. To your right will be the monochromatic deep aquamarine of the Mediterranean Sea, and to your left will be the Aegean, shimmering in all shades of blue, from soft turquoise to mother-of-pearl azure. They merge precisely in a kiss: a clear strip of touching two different colors of water goes far to the south. The water areas are also different in character. The always stormy Aegean Sea brings down serious waves on pebble beaches. The gentle Mediterranean, on the contrary, gently licks the golden sand of the shore. The temperature regime of the two water areas is also different. The Mediterranean Sea welcomes you into its waters, as if into a warm mother’s embrace. The Aegean is invigorating in a masculine way.

Holidays for all tastes

Different categories of tourists come to Rhodes. “Kiss of the Two Seas” is ready to satisfy everyone’s aspirations. Most beachgoers stop at the long spit that connects Prasonisi and the island of Rhodes. Families with children and those who like to soak in warm water choose Mediterranean coast. Well, wind and kite surfers catch their adrenaline on the Aegean edge of the spit. Actually southern cape Only good and strong swimmers are allowed to swim. There are strong tidal currents here, which can carry an unlucky tourist far from the shore. It’s also not worth trying to stand on the board or hook onto the kite for the first time. A strong gusty wind constantly blows here, abruptly changing its direction. “Kiss of Two Seas” is not for beginners.

Where does the wind come from?

Remains a mystery to many weather in this place. Even if absolute calm has covered the entire island of Rhodes, “The Kiss of the Two Seas” is still blown by a fresh breeze. Where do such gusts come from in calm weather? It's all about different water temperatures in the two water areas. An area of ​​low pressure is established over the Mediterranean Sea, and a high pressure area over the Aegean Sea. When a wide strip of land lies between two water areas, this difference is hardly noticeable, it is smoothed out. The friction of water masses with different densities increases the wind. That's why experienced surfers come here specifically.

“The Kiss of the Two Seas” is the name of the place where the 2 seas that wash the island of Rhodes in Greece - the Mediterranean and the Aegean - join. The place is very beautiful, it is called Prasonisi and is located in the south of the island of Rhodes.

You can immediately see how these seas differ from each other - the Mediterranean, on the left in the photo, is darker in color and practically without waves, the Aegean, in the photo on the right, is lighter in color and has many small waves. It is also a favorite place for kitesurfers and windsurfers, as the wind blows there!

While we went swimming, things were left on the shore and everyone was afraid that the wind would carry them away. But for kite and windsurf lovers, this is a real haven! Ordinary people need to swim very carefully, as they can run over you) Here you can also take lessons with an instructor in this sport. Unfortunately, we didn’t take lessons, because we didn’t know that there would be such an opportunity, so we came here for a short time.

And of course, we swam in both seas, it was so cool! And they even stood at the same time with one foot in the Mediterranean Sea and the other in the Aegean Sea (well, if I may say so). Everything is constantly photographed here, and we are no exception.

Here behind us is the place where 2 seas merge. Nature is amazing! Having had enough of a swim, we decided to have a snack. Since this place is quite far from the nearest tourist destinations, the choice here is small, we saw a couple of cafes, and went to one of them. We ate very tasty, and the cheerful Greek guy who served us even tried to joke with us. Here’s a short trip, we got there by car, on the way we stopped in Lindos, it’s also very beautiful there, but I’ll write about that separately. The road took quite a long time, about 3 hours, we drove from Faliraki, and this is almost the other end of the island, but it was worth it!


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