Famous Beaches of Greece

Greece is associated with delicious Mediterranean cuisine, wonderful weather, incredible sights, very kind people, a calm rhythm of life and, of course, an unforgettable beauty of greek beaches. Some people prefer sandy and shallow beaches, the others like pebbly and rocky beaches, and someone enjoys full of trees and bushes coastline. Here we have a list of the most famous and picturesque beaches of Greece.

Balos Beach (Crete)

is located in the very west part of Crete. It is famous for its white sand, shallow and warm waters, unreal landscapes. If you are planning your vacation on the island of Crete, then you definitely must visit this picturesque beach. How to get to Balos, there are several options: one of the easiest is to visit this place with an excursion. You will be picked up from your hotel, taken to the port of Kisamos, then you will enjoy the views during a small ferry cruise and arrive at this beach. Another option to visit Balos is by rented car. Be careful, as the road is unpaved, and there are cliffs along its edges. You will reach the parking lot, and then you will have to climb down for about one kilometer, it is very important to remember that you will need to climb the same path up, so don’t forget to wear hats and bring enough water. 📌 View on Google Map

Sarakiniko Beach (Milos)

Probably everyone had a dream to visit the Moon at least once… So this beach will give you the feeling that you are not on Earth. This lunar beach is located in the northeast of the island of Milos. The name of this place was given after the Sarakin pirates who hid in the bay, despite the fact that in Greek mythology it is the island of Aphrodite. White slopes and volcanic rocks are surrounded by azure waters with a shallow beach where you can easily get into the water. This beach is also great for those who prefer to dive into the water. You can get to Sarakiniko Beach by bus and by rented car. During sunset the beach looks even more like it is out of our planet Earth. 📌 View on Google Map

Paleokastritsa Beach (Corfu)

This beach, or to be precise an area consisting of 6 bays, is located in the east of the most western part of Greece the island of Corfu. This place is well-known and populat among snorkeling enthusiasts. Some bays can be reached by car and on foot, but the most beautiful ones are hidden behind high green rocks, but don’t worry, you can rent a boat and swim to any bay. Keep in mind, the most beautiful views will open up if you take a boat to the caves nearby. If you are not quite sure whether you can row with oars, then you should take an organized excursion. If you are traveling with children take life jackets for them, because the bays are pretty deep. 📌 View on Google Map

Red Beach (Santorini)

Next to the archaeological sight of Akrotiri and about 14 km away from Fira is one of the most popular beaches of Santorini. Red Beach is located behind a row of lava monoliths! You should visit this very unusual beach. Its unique origin makes Red Beach one of the most fascinating beaches in the world. Its main characteristics are the red-black mountains (the result of volcanic activity), dark blue crystal waters, underwater hot springs, that’s what makes the landscape so unique. There are three ways to get to the beach. By your own or rented car, you will drive along the road to Akrotiri, turn right at the archaeological sight and park at the chapel of Agios Nikolaos, from where you will have to continue by foot along the path for 10 minutes. Another way is to take a boat from Akrotiri, Kamari or Perissa or take public bus to Akrotiri and then walk along the path to the beach. Unfortunately, the Red Beach has been called unsuitable by local authorities due to unpredictable landslides, and those who visit it should remember anout high risk. 📌 View on Google Map

Navagio Beach (Zakynthos)

This beach located in the east of Zakynthos Island is famous as the most photographed beach in Greece. Translated from Greek, Navagio is a shipwreck, the beach actually got this name because of the shipwreck in 1980. Then noone would even think that the beach would become so popular. If you want to enjoy the view from above, then you need to drive to the village of Anafonitria and then follow the road signs. And if you want to dive into these azure waters and see a famous ship up close, you need to take a boat cruise. 📌 View on Google Map

Voidokilia Beach (Peloponnese)

There are many picturesque beaches and bays in the south-west of the Peloponnese peninsula, but the most famous and photographed beach in this region is Voidokilia. The name is not very suitable for such a magnificent beach (translated from Greek it is a beef stomach). But why did Greeks call this beautiful place that way? Simple, its shape resembles this organ, well, more precisely, this bay also reminds the shape of the Greek letter Omega. The beach is protected by program “Natura 2000”, therefore you need to take everything you may need for a comfortable stay with you. Nice sand, a shallow entrance into the sea, calm water without huge waves make this beach suitable for families with children. It is not difficult to get to the beach by rented car, the road goes to the parking lot nearby, and then a short path to the beach. 📌 View on Google Map

Myti Beach (Halkidiki)

Miti, which means “nose” in Greek, is a picturesque beach consists of a long land along the sea, which constantly changes its shape under the influence of tides. It’s called Miti because of the beach’s shape. Locals also call it Cape Posidi or Sandy Tongue. Often in winter this area is completely hidden under the waves, but as soon as the strong winter winds stop, the beach again appears in its beauty. Getting to the beach is not difficult, you just need to drive to the nearest parking lot and walk 10 minutes by foot. Do not forget to take something to lay on and umbrellas with you, as well as take the garbage with you when you leave. We advise you to stay on the beach till evening to enjoy the unforgettable sunset. 📌 View on Google Map

Porto Katsiki Beach (Lefkada)

To get to Porto Katsiki beach, you will have to face a serpentine, but you will enjoy its beautiful landscape. Then you will see 100 steps carved into the rock. And then you will realize why you camee this long way. Going down the steps you will be able to admire the beauty of this magnificent wild beach. Pay attention to the colors of the water, from turquoise near the shore to soft blue near the horizon. On the beach there are both areas with sand and small pebbles, and a high rock above the shore gives a specific sophistication to the beach. If you want to fully enjoy this fabulous place and see an unforgettable sunset, if you are not afraid of the height and steep climb, pay attention to several steps above the beach. Climbing them, you will discover incredible views. 📌 View on Google Map

Kolympethres Beach (Paros)

Kolymbithres is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches of the island of Paros. The name of this beach translates as “Font”. The cliffs are surrounded by the sea water and wind, combined with crystal clear waters, create a magical landscape. Sun beds and umbrellas can be rented in small bays. The name of the beach fully understandable as on the sandy shore, where weird shape stones create bays that remind of fonts, some can even fit several people. Because of the sandy and shallow entrance, the beach is especially suitable for families with children. It will not be difficult to find this unique place, by car you will get almost to the shore, and by bus to the stop nearby. 📌 View on Google Map

Myrtos Beach (Kefalonia)

Myrtos is one of the best beaches not only in Greece, but also in the entire Mediterranean, first have a look on it from above, and then plunge into its crystal clear waters. Please note that you can get to the beach only by car, and the last 2 kilometers of the road will be unpaved. From above, you will definitely want to take many photos of this beach surrounded by cliffs, rocks and lush green. The fantastic landscape, so famous between Instagram users, consists of small white pebbles and exotic waters, all kinds of shades of blue and green. Yuo should definitely take a walk to the cave at the end of the beach. Please note that the beach faces west, which means that the view from it to the sunsets is especially beautiful. 📌 View on Google Map

Tsambika Beach (Rhodes)

We are sure that everyone who has visited Rhodes has admired its beaches and most likely visited Tsambika beach. It is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches on the island. It is unforgettable because of the endless sandy shore, clear water and the surrounding landscape. The beach got its name after monastery of Holy Virgin Tsambiki that rises above the cliff. It is located on the south-east of the city of Rhodes, and you can get there both by rented car and by boats coming from the city of Rhodes. You definitely need to visit the monastery to fully enjoy the views from up there. Just remember you need to be dressed up properly. 📌 View on Google Map

Mylopotamos Beach (Pelion)

One of the most unusual beaches of mainland Greece is Mylopotamos Beach in Pelion, you will understand why it is unusual when you get close there. The beach itself consists of two parts, they are separated by a high rock with a narrow passageway, on the one hand the shore is strewn with small pebbles, and the bottom attracts snorkeling enthusiasts, on the other hand, the shore is completely sandy, and the entrance to the sea is flat. You can get to this exotic place by car, after parking, you can choose the way to the shore, or by steps, or along the path. If there is a strong wind or storm, you should not visit this beach, because there are strong sea currents in this region, and because of the great depth, the waves are especially huge. 📌 View on Google Map