The places, most named first
From the 6 guides that rank for "best beaches in greece"
Named by 2 of 61. VoidokiliaA nearly round bay of fine sand shaped like the Greek letter omega, with clear turquoise water.No hotels or houses stand on the beach, though you can stay a few kilometres away in Romanos or Pylos.
Named by 2 of 62. Paradise Beach, MykonosA lively, crowded beach with fine pebbles, good people watching and two party bars.Mixed crowd of clothed, topless and nude sunbathers; the party builds from early evening.
Named by 2 of 63. PeloponneseMany beaches and coves are unspoilt and often deserted, and Greeks favour the region themselves.Messinia has secret coves of powdery white sand such as Langouvardos.
Named by 2 of 64. Black Beach, SantoriniSantorini offers black, red, brown sand and rock beaches, reachable in one day with a rental car.
5. Elafonissi BeachPink coral sand and soft white shores in southwest Crete, with very shallow, wadeable water.The Chrisoskalitissa monastery is a short trip from the beach.
6. Myrtos BeachSet below steep mountains and towering cliffs and honoured as one of Greece's best beaches for 12 years running.The sand feels like small rocks, so sturdy sandals help on the walk to the shore.
7. Red Beach, SantoriniVolcanic lava gives the beach red rocks and a deep red seabed, which suits snorkelers.It is narrow and gets crowded, so the page advises avoiding July and August.
8. Simos BeachCalm, clean, shallow water makes it easy for children and older swimmers, and it has sand dunes.Bars nearby bring live music and dancing in the evenings.
9. Pori Beach, KoufonissiaDescribed as probably some of the best fine sand beaches in Greece, and nearly deserted most of the time.Koufonissia is a small island with few hotels and restaurants and lots of beach.
10. VouliagmeniAstir beach has shallow turquoise water and smooth sand; the public beach opposite has no facilities and no entry fee.A summer hotspot near Athens with nightlife, cafes and a lake a five-minute walk from the town square.
11. ToloCalm, shallow beach that is safe for children and people with limited mobility.About 20 minutes east of Nafplion, close to Epidavros and the Nemea wine region.
12. Kape BeachAt the southern tip of the Sounion Peninsula, handy when visiting the Temple of Poseidon.A small car park but no facilities; the nearby second Kape beach is a nudist beach.
13. HalkidikiA peninsula east of Thessaloniki with over 300 kilometers of white sand, split into Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount Athos.Kassandra has beach bars and marinas, while Sithonia is a quieter pine-covered area with hidden bays.
14. LagonissiA beach-lined peninsula south of Vouliagmeni with coves, caves and both pebble and long sand beaches.
15. GlyfadaPopular with Athenians for clear water, cafes and nightlife; a tram runs there from Syntagma Square.
16. Pelion PeninsulaMountains drop into the sea, with stone villages and hiking trails; named beaches include Agios Ioannis and Damoucharis.
17. Perissa Beach, SantoriniListed among the famous beaches of the Cyclades, along with Milopotas in Ios.
18. Between Sivota and PargaA 35 km Ionian stretch with lively sandy beaches and isolated bays, including Kalami's white pebbles.
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Travel guides most often name May to June and September to October as the best time to visit Greece.
Questions people ask
- Does Greece have nice beaches?
- Yes. The sources describe sandy, white pebble and pine-fringed beaches with clear water across the Cyclades, Crete, Halkidiki and the mainland.
