Rating: TOP 20 white sand beaches in Greece

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.

Egremni is a picturesque wild beach located on the very southwestern edge of Lefkada, about 40 km from Lefkada. It is considered one of the most beautiful not only on the island itself, but also throughout the Mediterranean Sea. At the same time, the long coast gives it the glory of the longest on Lefkada. Therefore, impressive landscapes can be enjoyed here in relative seclusion than on other beautiful, but very crowded beaches of the island.

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.

It is located on the coastline of the Cretan Sea, near Istro, 12 kilometers from the large city and port of Agios Nikolaos. There are buses to Istro from there (the road takes 15-20 minutes). The beach is located in one of the many bays in the depths of the Mirabello Bay and is the largest and most beautiful in the area, as well as the most popular. The sandy beach is framed by low mountains and capes. The water is clear, turquoise; gently sloping bottom with normal depth, without shallows and pits. The water is usually clean, but storms sometimes bring rubbish.

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.

Sled is a snow-white beach located on the Kassandra Peninsula. At the disposal of tourists are two pools, a photo area, sport grounds and park areas. The beach is popular among newlyweds, as well as important and respectable people. Greek celebrities and prominent athletes often relax here.

Kriopigi Beach is one of the most beautiful and unusual beaches on the Halkidiki Peninsula. Its name translates as "cold key", which is because of the presence of numerous sources of ice water in the vicinity. Even swimming in the sea, you can feel the cold streams. The waters here are believed to be saturated with useful trace elements and swimming on this beach improves health. There are always plenty of people who want to experience this.

Kathisma is one of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada, which ideally combines picturesque landscapes with a very developed infrastructure, due to which it enjoys the fame of the most visited on the island. It is located about 15 km southeast of the capital, near the village of Agios Nikitas (only 3.5 km from it). This is one of the longest beaches with white sand on Lefkada. There are always a lot of vacationers, and the coast of Kathisma is considered a true paradise for a beach holiday for young people.

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.

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.

Kavurotripes (also known as Orange beach) is a picturesque beach located 5 km from the city of Sarti. It is famous for its orange cliffs, bright blue water, soft and pleasant to the touch sand.

The first beach, which greets guests of the island of Lefkada and its northern part. The most convenient way to get to the recreation area is by renting a car, as there is an asphalt road leading directly to the beach. There is also free parking, as well as a bus stop, which budget lovers may not need, as the beach is only 15 minutes away from the city.

Another wild beach in western Crete. It is located 20 kilometers west of Palaiochora. You can get by car to Elafonisi, where there is tourist infrastructure and parking, and from there get on foot along the path (several kilometers to the southeast).

Myrodato is one of the best beaches in northern Greece. This comfortable and well-equipped beach received the Blue Flag Award, is located near Skala Avdiron, 26 km from Xanthi. The peculiarity of Mirodato is its white sand shining in the sun, on which it is pleasant to walk and run barefoot. The beach will be a great option for relaxing on the sea.

The beach is located on the northern coast of Ikaria next to a small village of the same name. The island's capital, Agios Kirikos, is about forty kilometers away, and can be reached by car or by bus. A few kilometers west there is the port of Evdilos, the second largest on the island. Ships depart from it to mainland Piraeus, as well as to the islands of Mykonos, Naxos and Paros. Evdilos is connected to Campos by a road along which you can see the numerous ruins of ancient buildings and walls.