Best Greece Beaches
The Best Greek Beaches...
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16. Vai Beach // Crete
© Karapas Great for:- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
Vai beach sits at the foot of the Vai palm forest, the largest of its sort in Europe. There are various stories of how the palm trees came to be here ranging from Arab pirates spitting date stones ashore to Phoenician traders planting them. The truth is though, they were always here and as a protected site will hopefully remain. Such a backdrop gives Vai beach a distinctly tropical feel… read more »
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17. Preveli Beach // Crete
© jarekgrafik Preveli Beach is possibly the most famous of Crete's beaches. Situated at the mouth of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, this is where the Grand River flows into the Mediterranean. It has a tropical landscape with a number of Theophrastus palm trees which line the river for around 500 meters before it empties into the sea.
The beach itself is a small crescent flanked by cliffs with the lush green of the… read more »
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18. Agiofarago Beach // Crete
© B.psycha / CC BY Agiofarago Beach sits at the foot of the Agiofarago Gorge, which you will need to traverse in order to reach the beach. This is an experience in itself as you hike through the vertical walls of rock. You will also pass by a number of caves where hermits from the Odigitria monastery still live today. There is also a small chapel of St Anthony there and the area in general… read more »
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19. Emplisi Beach // Kefalonia
Fæ Great for:- Swimming
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 of white pebbles smoothed round by the action of the… read more »
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20. Elli Beach // Rhodes
Falco Ermert Great for:- Swimming
Elli Beach is also known as Rhodes Town Beach. Possibly the busiest and liveliest of all the island's beaches, it has held the crown as one of Rhodes' top beaches since the 1970s, when the jet-set first started to arrive on the island.
An ideal city beach, Elli Beach offers everything today's beachgoer could want, from canoes and water sports options to parking, showers and food and drink. Close to a… read more »
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21. Loggas Beach // Corfu
maczopikczu Loggas Beach sits in the far northwest of the island, approximately an hour's drive from Corfu Town. A sandy but narrow beach backed by almost sheer cliffs, reaching Loggas Beach requires following a steep path down from the top of these cliffs. That, together with the fact there are few activities or water sports available, and only a handful of sunbeds, might make you wonder about the reason for visiting… read more »
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22. Red Beach // Crete
Red beach, so named because of the pinkish hue of the sand, is located just south of the better known beach of Matala. Both were firm favourites on the 1960s and 70s hippy trail and whilst Matala may have gone mainstream, Red beach still retains some of its laid back credentials.
It's a lovely little beach set at the base of arid hillsides and limestone cliffs. The red sand is… read more » -
23. Plaka beach // Naxos
Random_fotos Generally regarded as the best beach on Naxos, Plaka is a huge stretch of fine white sand backed by low sand dunes. The waters of the bay at Plaka are calm and clear with a definite green tint.
Whilst there are areas of the beach with the familiar straw umbrellas and sun-beds, much of the beach still retains a relatively wild feel and is largely unspoilt.
The southern end of the beach… read more »
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24. Balos Beach // Crete
© Pavel Timofeev / 123RF Located on the north-western tip of Crete, Balos beach is a strip of sand and lagoon stretching between the Gramvousa Peninsula and the headland of Cape Tigani. The landscape of Balos is stunning with white / pink sand interspersed with turquoise pools all dominated by the bulk of cape Tigani. Despite the beach here being immensely popular there is a feeling of wilderness here - if you were to come… read more »
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25. Mylos // Lefkada
© spheeris / CC BY Mylos is a particularly lovely beach that is located just 14.5 kilometers southwest of Lefkada Town. It sits between Agios Nikitas and Kathisma, and is a wonderfully secluded beach that is perfect for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the world. As you relax on the beach, you can drift off to the sound of the tranquil sea surrounded by steep green cliffs.
It is easy… read more »
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26. Sarakiniko // Milos
Marco Verch Great for:- Swimming
Breath-taking Sarakiniko Beach lies on the north coast of the Greek island of Milo. Surrounding a narrow inlet of the Aegean Sea, it is not noted for its sand (which is almost entirely absent) but its dazzling white bedrock.
Sarakiniko Beach is reached down a series of slopes that those in wheelchairs or with pushchairs may find a little tricky to navigate, although there are small areas of flat rock edging… read more »
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27. Tsambika Beach // Rhodes
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 umbrellas to rent, and even a waterpark to entertain younger… read more »
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28. Kathisma Beach // Lefkada
© Alf van Beem On an island sometimes referred to as the Caribbean of Greece a beach needs to be pretty special to stand out. Kathisma, with its long stretch of white sand and turquoise waters is such a beach. Set on the "wilder" western coast of Lefkada the beach here is backed by rugged mountainous terrain and features some interesting rock formations to one end of the beach. To some extent Kathisma beach… read more »
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29. Mikros Gialos // Lefkada
© chripell / CC BY Great for:- Snorkeling
Mikros Gialos means "small bay", and thatquite accurately describes the beach here. If you are looking for a quiet spot for a peaceful holiday, this could be the place for you. The bay is surrounded by undulating green hills and has white sand with clear, calm seas. The beach is considered part of the nearby village of Poros, which is around four kilometers away from the island's main road.
Mikros… read more »
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30. Potami // Samos
© Samos@Wikipedia Project / CC BY Potami beach lies on the verdant and hilly northwestern coast of the Aegean island of Samos. It is a long pebble beach with a distinctive rock formation mid-beach. The water here is a particularly clear blue which contrasts beautifully with the forested hillside behind.
Potami is a place of beauty and is largely unspoilt. A small beach bar provides snacks and cold drinks, and there are the obligatory sun-loungers and umbrellas… read more »
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