With more than 250 inhabited islands, Greece is one of the most popular summer destinations from people from all over the world with Greek islands best beaches spread all over these places.
Some of them are rocky, while others have beautiful sand and turquoise waters, ideal places to relax and perfect your tan.
It is very hard to name the best Greek beaches and to make a top with them because all of them have their charm and beauty.
Still, some of these beaches conquered my heart forever and make me want to go back each and every year.
Let’s see below which are my favourite beaches from Greece, magnificent places to spend your holiday near the sea!
Greek Islands Best beaches
1. Simos Beach
Simos Beach Elafonisos Greece Lakonia Greek Beaches
Location:
Elafonisos Peloponnese
Description
This hidden beach is famous for its turquoise waters and soft sand, being a very popular beach among nature lovers and those who like to go camping.
There are no restaurants and taverns on the beach, locals trying to keep it wild and to maintain the beauty of the place.
Being so remote, the place is accessible only by car as there are no public means in Elafonisos.
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2. Mylopotas beach
Mylopotas Beach Ios Cyclades Greek Beaches
Location
Ios, Cyclades
Description
This stunning, sandy beaches with turquoise waters and lush vegetation is awarded a Blue Flag.
Being on top of Greek islands best beaches, this amazing place is an extremely crowded and popular strip of sand located close to the main village from the island, Chora.
It is split into two parts: a wild one which is unexploited where you can put your towel and bring your own umbrella to enjoy the sun and an organised area with sunbeds and umbrellas.
3. Sarakiniko beach
Sarakiniko Beach Greece
Location
Milos, Cyclades
Description
Its particular landscape is very impressive and hard to forget: long horizontal rocks emerging from the sea and eroded by time and saltwater with small and huge hollows all over them.
There are no signs of vegetation, the area being dominated by a bright white which contrasts with the deep blue and turquoise waters which surround the rocks.
Top beaches on greek islands
You somehow feel that you are standing on the surface of the moon when walking in this area!
One of the best beaches on Greek islands is located on the northeastern part of Milos, close to the city of Adamas.
What could be more beautiful than to rent a whole villa just for yourself and enjoy your time spent with your beloved ones?
Il Porto Di Milos is a beautiful villa located right near the beach offering 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen where you can cook by yourself of kind of greek specialities.
4. Koukounaries beach
Koukounaries Beach Skiathos Greek Beaches
Location
Skiathos, Sporades
Description
Among Greek islands best beaches, Koukounaries beach is the most famous beach from Skiathos and of course, the most crowded one.
It is so famous because of its white sand beach and beautiful and nice smelling pine tree forest from the area.
This amazing place has been voted the most unspoiled natural beach from the entire Mediterranean archipelago.
Since the beach is so nice and well organised, it offers many options to spend your free time like water sports and beach bars, while umbrellas and chairs are available for a fee.
The region around the beach is full of restaurants, bars, taverns and even hotels.
Elivi Skiathos is one of the best hotels from the area made up from three residential areas: Elivi Xenia hotel, Grace Suites and Nest Villas and Suites.
The resort is located just 50 metres from the beach, close to many bars and restaurants.
A local bus links the beach with the island’s capital every 30 minutes or if you want to explore the area on your own you can rent a scooter or a small car.
5. Saint Paul beach
Saint Paul Beach Rhodes dodecanese Aegean Sea Greece
Location
Rhodes, Dodecanese, Aegean Sea
Description
One of the best beaches on Greek islands, Saint Paul or Agios Pavlos as locals call it with its golden sand and pebbles is among the most touristic areas from the island.
It is located 48 kilometres south of Rhodes town and close to the ancient acropolis of Lindos.
There is even a local myth about this place, which connects the name of the beach with the chapel from the nearby area dedicated to Saint Paul who came here in 43 AD and preached Christianity.
Rocks are bordering this paradise beach and are one of the best places to dive into the turquoise waters of the sea.
6. Paleokastritsa beach
Paleokastritsa Beach Corfu Ioninan Sea Greek Beaches
Location
Corfu, Ionian
Description
Among Greek islands best beaches, Paleokastritsa strip of sand is located 23 km northwest of Corfu town, right near the most picturesque village from the island.
The main beach of the village is quite small but famous for its amazing scenery and cold waters.
It is surrounded by many bars and taverns, so expect a crowded and noisy place during the whole day.
In the area, nearby Paleokastritsa villages are 6 sandy and pebbled beaches around which were built many restaurants and taverns and hotels.
Most of the beaches from the area are surrounded by olive tree forests which creates a dramatic but still beautiful image of the place.
You can reach this beautiful spot by public transport, with a rented car or by private transfers.
7. Voutoumi beach
Voutoumi Beach Antipaxos Ionian Greece Beaches Blue Water
Location
Antipaxos, Ionian
Description
One of the best beaches on Greek islands, Voutoumi is a nice pebbled beach located inside of a large cove with big rocks on both sides.
This secluded strip of sand is visited very often by private yachts, tour boats and water taxis and attracts tourists from the neighbouring islands like Corfu, Paxi and even Italy.
The turquoise and shallow waters of the bay and the magnificent scenery make from this place an ideal destination even for the picky ones.
Close to this beautiful beach, on top of the hill, there is a tavern which serves traditional snacks and local wines.
There are no shops or any kind of facilities in this secluded area so take with you everything you need for a day on the beach.
8. Porto Katsiki beach
Porto Katsiki Beach Lefkada Greece Greek Beaches
Location
Lefkada, Ionian
Description
One of the main attractions of Lefkada and listed as Greek islands best beaches, Porto Katsiki is a wonderful strip of sand located in the Mediterranean Sea.
The beach is located 45 kilometres away from the capital of the island, very close to Athani village.
The easiest way to access the beach is by car so you’d better consider renting one during your stay in Lefkada or by a private yacht.
The steep rocks which surround the golden beach form a wild but magnificent backdrop and come in opposite with the turquoise waters of the sea.
Lush vegetation covers the whole area near these stunning beach and creates one of the most idyllic sceneries in the world.
To get to the beach you need to descend the stairs located close to the restaurant from the top of the hill.
Sunbeds and umbrellas are available on the beach at an extra cost, but if you don’t want to pay extra you can bring your towel with you.
9. Navagio beach
Navagio Beach Zakynthos Greek Islands Beaches
Location
Zakynthos, Ionian
Description
Also known as Shipwreck Beach, Navagio is considered one of the best beaches on Greek islands.
It is located on the west coast of the island of Zakynthos right near Anafotiria village and is one of the most photographed places from Greece.
The initial name of the place was Agios Georgios but now it is worldwide known as Shipwreck strip of sand after the boat who sank in that waters in 1983.
Navagio Beach Zakynthos Greece People on Greek Beach
The easiest way to get to this beautiful piece of paradise is to take a little boat from the port of Porto Vromi or a water taxi and the journey lasts for about 30 minutes.
It is one of the best destinations to go for a day trip when in Zakynthos, a secluded place where to spend a memorable day.
10. Red beach
Red Beach Santorini Cyclades Island Greece
Location
Santorini, Cyclades Island
Description
Without any doubts, one of the most incredible and famous beaches of Santorini, Red beach is in our top with Greek islands best beaches.
This strip of land is located on one side of the island, very close to the ancient site of Akrotiri, only a few minutes from the town.
Although a small beach is very popular among tourists so expect to find many people around to be a little bit noisy during the daytime.
Santorini Beach Greece Red Beach
The place is very accessible by car and in the nearby area, you can find a parking place where to leave your car just a few minutes walk from the beach.
Sunbeds and umbrellas are available at the beach but if you want you can bring with you the towel and put it directly on the dark sand.
Because of the multitude of underwater rocks formation, this is a very good place for snorkelling.
You can also reach this place by the water, with the boat which leaves from Akrotiri port according to the scheduler.
Most consider these places to be the best beaches on the Greek islands, ideal places where you should spend your next holiday.
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