The best beaches in Greece

Porto Katsiki is one of the most beautiful and most visited beaches of Lefkada, located 40 km southeast of its capital. Every year he gets into the TOP lists of the best coasts of Greece and even Europe. Although only shepherds used to get here after the lost goats, which is why the beach inherited a specific name meaning “Port of the goats”. Now few people remember this when visiting the picturesque coast of Porto Katsiki, which has become a symbol of a beach holiday in Lefkada.

It is located 55 kilometers from Chania, next to Cape Tigani, on Korikos Peninsula, at the extreme northwestern tip of Crete. There are waters of the three seas that wash the island converge.

Navagio (or the Shipwreck Beach) is one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches not only in Zakynthos but in the whole of Greece. The picturesque bay with a rusted ship on its shore has long been the main illustration of guides on this paradise Greek island. It is this attraction that the beach owes its name to. Initially, it was named after St. George, and later it was renamed “Shipwreck”, and the coast itself is often called the Smugglers Beach.

Beautiful clean beach, scorching sun, elite pink sand, well-developed infrastructure, a lot of entertainment for adults and children. Such a colorful description attracts even avid tourists who have traveled to different parts of the world. Beautiful, unusual and cozy - and this is all about the famous crowded beach in Crete - Elafonissi. Many people not only know about this beach but also have repeatedly rested here, enjoying modern service, marine atmosphere, and gorgeous views.

Myrtos is rightfully on the top lines of ratings among European beaches. Firstly, it is located in an ecologically clean area, the nature of which remains untouched until now, and there is not a single production nearby. Secondly, its impressive landscapes literally inspire you to take a brush in your hands and realize your creative impulses. The chain of snow-white cliffs combined with the white coast and the mysterious coastal waters of the Ionian Sea, which change the color, will definitely not leave you indifferent.

Located in the prefecture of Messinia on the west coast of Peloponessa. With a bizarrely curved amphitheater, it crowns the picturesque lagoon of Yalova, which is connected to a narrow sand spit. Local landscapes admire their beauty, and their photographs adorn all the tourist booklets of Greece. Next to the beach there is the fresh lake Divariou, where about three hundred different species of birds migrate from Europe to Africa. Therefore the local area is a conservation zone and taken under the control of the environmental organization Natura 2000.

Agios Prokopios is one of the most beautiful beaches of Naxos, which most often falls into the top lists of picturesque coasts, not only in Greece but also throughout Europe. The Greeks constantly uphold the preservation of the pristine charm of this coast, hindering its development with modern buildings and entertainment centers. This beach is located about 5.5 km south-west of the capital of the island, next to the Agios Georgios , from which many people walk here.

Super Paradise Beach is famous for noisy parties, authentic seafood cuisine and a beautiful scenery. There are discos every day with sexy dancers, modern music, and fine drinks. It is an ideal place for an exiting vacation and dating. Pay attention to: Super Paradise and Paradise are two different beaches located nearby from each other.

Lalaria Beach is one of the most famous holiday destinations on Skiathos. With its palette, it resembles the flag of Greece: snow-white pebble and white-grayish cliffs are found with the light blue Aegean Sea. This is a real gem of the northern coast of Skiathos, where you can relax while enjoying the stunning views.

This beach in the northwestern part of Greece occupies an open coastline of about 3 km. The site is not fenced with cliffs or greenery, so if you want to return from a vacation with a chocolate tan, this is the place that will help fulfill your dream.

Located on the northern coast of Paros in the Gulf of Naoussa. It got its name thanks to bizarre rock formations that separate natural cavities filled with water (Kolymbithres). Granite vertical rocks are unusually picturesque and reliably protect tiny bays from currents and strong winds, and the surrounding landscape resembles a lunar landscape. The beauty of the Kolymbithres beaches and their relative solitude attracts a huge number of tourists to these places, who can comfortably accommodate both in equipped areas and among wild boulders similar to giant sculptures.

Sarakiniko is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful beaches of Milos. The unique, almost lunar landscape makes it instantly recognizable. Every vacationer in Milos must definitely visit it. There are not many similar places in the world - the beach is incredibly photogenic and in its expanses amazing photo shoots are obtained. However, lovers of calm relaxation and silence are far from delighted with this corner of nature as in the summer season there are usually a lot of people here.

Located in the southern part of the Peloponesse on the island of Elafonisos, part of the prefecture of Laconia. The island used to be part of the mainland, but a powerful earthquake that happened centuries ago took it off the land. Despite the remoteness and not very convenient transfer, Elafonisos is one of the best resorts in Greece, and Simos is considered to be its pearl. The beach is included to the list of nature reserves of the Natura 2000 organization and is a conservation zone in the EU.

Paleokastritsa is the most popular beach in Corfu, shrouded in an aura of ancient myths. According to legend, the legendary Odysseus stayed here. The history of the name of the beach is intertwined with echoes of the Byzantine era. The toponym is associated with the tumble-down Byzantine fortress located near it and translates as "a place with an old castle." The picturesque landscapes of Paleokastritsa have long gained fame as a hallmark of Corfu, and the coast is considered one of the best for a beach holiday on the island.

Preveli beach is located on the south coast 35 kilometers from the large city of Rethymnon - toget to it, you need to cross the island along the highway from north to south. The beach is located in the protected natural area of Preveli Dimon Foinika kai Lampis, at the mouth of the river and next to the Monastery of Preveli. This is another (second largest in Crete) beach, located in the middle of a palm grove.