Best Greece Beaches
The Best Greek Beaches...
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46. Perissa Beach // Santorini
Norbert Nagel / Wikimedia Commons Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Lined from end to end with sun loungers and umbrellas of thatched palm leaves, Perissa Beach is renowned for its unusual black sands. They are the result of volcanic eruptions from Mesa Vouno Mountain thousands of years ago, and create an impressive contrast with the whitewashed buildings and deep blue sea around it.
Situated on the southeast coast of Santorini, the black sands continue into the shallows, making Perissa Beach a… read more »
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47. Paradise Beach // Mykonos
© Prayuth Chiarakul / 123RF Great for:- Snorkeling
- Surfing
The person who named Paradise beach was probably inspired by the soft golden sand and warm crystalline waters. Straw umbrellas and loungers adorn the waterside and there are plenty of beach-side cafes and bars. Possibly not the best family beach in the area but the nightlife is very lively.
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48. Falassarna Beach // Crete
© Milan Baloun / 123RF The island of Crete is famed for its great beaches, particularly in the north west. Falassarna beach is among the very best of these with its fine white sand and crystal-clear, azure waters.
Set in a long sweeping bay backed by agricultural land Falasarna rarely feels crowded owing to its size. Visitors are well catered for with several bars and cafes along the beach.
On the second Saturday of August there is… read more »
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49. Porto Katsiki // Lefkada
© auteur Porto Katsiki is one of the most beautiful beaches on Lefkada Island. With its crystal clear blue sea,sheer white cliffs and sandy beaches, this little slice of paradise is quite incredible. Bookmarked by towering limestone cliffs the only access down to the beach is by way of 80 steep steps.
Porto Katsiki beach is located about 40 kilometers southwest of Lefkada Town, which is the capital city on the island.… read more »
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50. Matala Beach // Crete
Great for:- Snorkeling
The fishing village of Matala was just that until the 1960s. However, since then, like many other things, it hasn't been quite the same! It was then that Matala became a popular destination for hippy travellers attracting the likes of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Joni Mitchell (who even wrote a song about it) in its heyday.
Many of these hippies camped out in the complex of caves that are carved… read more »
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51. Agios Ioannis // Pelion
© John Frangopoulos / CC BY Surrounded by some incredible natural beauty, Agios Ioannis is the most popular beach on the eastern coast of the Pelion peninsula. It is located 52 kilometers from the regional capital of Volos. This beautiful beach has a stretch of sand that curves around to a rocky formation in the sea. The waters are turquoise blue, and the beach is surrounded by luscious green landscape.
Backed by the little beach resort… read more »
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52. Agios Nikitas // Lefkada
© spheeris / CC BY Agios Nikitas is a charming little beach that lies in a small fishing village just 13 kilometers southwest of Lefkada Town. The clean sand beach here melts into crystal clear turquoise waters, and it is surrounded by green cliffs. You can have a refreshing swim in the tranquil waters and then eat at a local fish tavern for an authentic Greek experience.
To reach Agios Nikitas you will need to walk… read more »
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53. Agiofili // Lefkada
© Geraki / CC BY Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Not far from the village of Vasiliki, Agiofili is a charming little beach with crystal clear waters and soft white sand. Surrounded by steep, rugged cliffs covered in greenery, this sheltered cove is reputed to have some of the clearest waters on Lefkada. This makes it a great spot for snorkelling, or just taking a dip in the calm blue Ionian waters. And when you relax in this peaceful… read more »
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54. Vasiliki // Lefkada
© spheeris / CC BY Great for:- Swimming
Vasiliki is a pleasant sunny holiday village on the south coast of Lefkada Island. There are a host of wonderful beaches around this little resort town, including Amouso Beach, Agiofili, Porto Katsiki, and the famous Egremni Beach, all of which make the village a great base for exploring. But you don't need to travel anywhere as you can relax on the fine strip of beach in… read more »
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55. Kalamitsi // Lefkada
George Terezakis Kalamitsi is one of the oldest villages on the island, located just 20 kilometers west of Lefkada Town. It sits atop the steeply sloping coast surrounded by hills and olive groves, with incredible views of the blue sea on all sides. There are many little whitewashed churches, and the hills are home to a number of traditional windmills. This is a quiet spot with very little in the way of… read more »
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56. Nidri Beach // Lefkada
Alan Lam Nidri Beach is located on the north side of the popular resort village of the same name. You can follow a path from the village down to the beach, where you will see a busy beach with plenty of amenities and things to do. The sea here is shallow and very warm, although the sea bed is coarse sand and pebble. If you have small children, they will love swimming… read more »
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57. Megali Petra // Lefkada
© spheeris / CC BY Megali Petra translates as "big rock", and when you arrive here you will understand how this beach got its name! It is a pebbly beach with a number of huge rocks dotted along the shore. Just down the coast from Kalamitsi you will find the same bluish green water which forms pools around the giant rocks on this wild beach.
The spot is backed by cliffs, with rolling green… read more »
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58. Pefkoulia // Lefkada
© www.mustseegreece.com / CC BY Great for:- Kitesurfing
Pefkoulia is a wide open sandy beach that gives way to the clear, almost luminous blue-green waters of the Ionian sea. It is situated on the west coast about 10 kilometers southwest of Lefkada Town, near the village of Agios Nikitas. It is definitely one of the biggest beaches on Lefkada and also considered to be one of the best beaches on the island.
In the summer, Pefkoulia is a… read more »
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59. Plakias Beach // Crete
Great for:- Snorkeling
- Kitesurfing
Plakias Beach is situated on the south coast, around 36 kilometers south of Rethymno City. It is one of the most highly rated and largest beaches on Crete, with a beachfront that starts near town and runs 1.3 kilometers all the way to Cape Mouri. The beach has cool green waters with tamarisk trees running along the back of the beach. As one of the islands go-to beaches there are… read more »
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60. Kokkinos Pyrgos // Crete
Great for:- Kitesurfing
Kokkinos Pyrgos is located near Tympaki, the main port of this region which is about halfway along Crete's south coast. The name means "Red Tower", and it comes from the reddish soil that is found at the mouth of the Geropotamos River.
The beach is large with sand and beautiful clear blue waters. The northern end of the beach, close to the harbour, is filled with activity, and you can… read more »
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