Europe's Top 50+ Beaches
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Le Cannelle // Italy
Richard Grant The Spiaggia delle Cannelle lies on the eastern coast of the little Tuscan island of Giglio. Backed by steep Mediterranean slopes this beach of fine white sand is caressed by crystal clear water which ranges from bright blues to emerald.
Despite its remote location off the coast of Tuscany, Le Cannelle always draws a crowd in the summer. You will generally find… read more »
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Spiaggia del Quercetano // Italy
finn@interstil.no Quercetano Bay is set in the little seaside town of Castiglioncello, not far down the Tuscan coast from Livorno. This pretty spot was put on the map by the cult classic 1960s film, Il Sorpasso (The Easy Life). With its diminutive castle, pine forest and laid-back charm it's not hard to see why Castiglioncello continues to draw a crowd.
The coastline here is… read more »
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Cala del Gesso // Italy
Gianfranco Vitolo Cala del Gesso, or Gesso's Cliff, is the name given to a 200 metre long pebble beach located on the Monte Argentario peninsula. A small cove-like beach with clear shallow waters filled with fish, Cala del Gesso is surrounded by a typical Tuscan scene of pale stone covered in a carpet of dark green foliage.
The beach can be reached by… read more »
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Lindos Beach // Greece
Shadowgate Lindos Beach is the largest of two beaches on the same bay separated by a short section of natural rock. It is also known as Lindos Main Beach or Megali Paralia, while the smaller beach is known as Pallas Beach.
A comparatively laid-back option roughly central along the east coast of Rhodes, Lindos Beach boasts a long extent of soft sand… read more »
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Tsambika Beach // Greece
Falco Ermert Tsambika Beach is a deep-set beach with a length of around 800 metres to boot. Combining easy to love golden sands with light blue waters, it's overlooked by the ancient Monastery of Tsambika, accessible by a steep path and stairway.
Facilities at Tsambika Beach are second to none, with a good choice of places to eat and drink, sun loungers and… read more »
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Prasonisi Beach // Greece
Prasonisi Beach forms a narrow strip of sand at the southernmost tip of Rhodes which connects to the Prasonisi Peninsula. Occasionally visited by loggerhead turtles, Prasonisi Beach extends to around three kilometres in total, with arms of the Mediterranean lapping it on both sides.
To the east side of this double-edged beach there are calm shallow waters ideal for a paddle… read more »
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Ladiko Beach // Greece
Michael Mayer Ladiko Beach is a south facing beach on Rhode's popular eastern coast. It's edged by natural rocks, which also bubble up beneath the beach's shallows while still allowing access to small boats. Approximately two kilometres from Faliraki, Ladiko Beach is made up of fine sand and shingle. During peak season, most of it is occupied by sun loungers and umbrellas,… read more »
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Red Sand Beach // Greece
Falco Ermert This is one of just a handful of beaches on Rhodes accessible only by boat or kayak, since its backed by cliffs rising up to four metres high, making it one of the island's most exclusive. But that's not the only reason to make a beeline for Rhodes' Red Sand Beach.
Also known as Kokkini Ammos, Red Sand Beach has fine… read more »
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Pefki Beach // Greece
charcoal soul Stretching for approximately half a kilometre, Pefki (or Pefkos) Beach is a mix of sand a deep orange colour and pebbles. It's narrower than other beaches on the east coast of the island, but its length ensures there's still a good number of sun loungers and umbrellas on offer.
For swimming, head to the far end of the beach, where there… read more »
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Petani Beach // Greece
Станислав Киреев Probably the Paliki Peninsula's number one beach, Petani lies on a broad bay on Kefalonia's west coast. Enclosed by an amphitheatre of scrub-covered hills, Petani Beach has a length of around 600 metres. Not only that, but most of it comprises soft sand, although pebbles can be found here and there, particularly around the waterline.
Its waters are largely clear of… read more »
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Antisamos // Greece
© Lark Ascending The Blue Flag-rated Antisamos Beach sits roughly centrally on the eastern side of Kefalonia's folding coastline. Tucked into a small bay, its waters rarely see more than gentle waves reach shore here. The beach comprises a mix of small round pebbles interspersed with sand which gleams when the sun is shining. Antisamos Beach is therefore a popular destination with swimmers… read more »
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Skala Beach // Greece
Paul-Fogg Close to the village of the same name, Skala Beach sits on Kefalonia's southern coastline. A relatively broad beach by the island's standards, it primarily consists of light-yellow sands, but does also have its fair share of shells and pebbles, particularly at the waterline.
Skala Beach is quite a busy beach with a great range of facilities and amenities. Its proximity… read more »
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Avithos Beach // Greece
Gary Bembridge One of several attractive beaches on Kefalonia's southern coastline, Avithos Beach is within easy reach of many hotels. It's made up of a long if narrow stretch of truly golden sand, behind which bubble up low cliffs largely covered in coastal scrub.
Known to be occasionally visited by sea turtles (although visitors are highly unlikely to see them), Avithos Beach slips… read more »
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Kaminia Beach // Greece
© Lark Ascending Kaminia Beach (Paralia Kaminia) forms part of a stretch of sand extending for at least 2.5 kilometres from Kefalonia's southernmost point. One of the longest beaches on the island, visitors can be sure of finding a spot, whether close to the round hills which back it or the shallow crystalline waters it meets. Some areas can be cordoned off as… read more »
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Emplisi Beach // Greece
Fæ This beach is located close to Kefalonia's northernmost point and the village of Fiskardo. Occupying a fold within the island's winding coastline, Emplisi Beach (also sometimes written as Emblisi Beach – it's one and the same) is protected from the waves of the open sea. Its turquoise waters are therefore a popular swimming and paddling spot.
Emblisi Beach is formed out… read more »
