Rating of the best sandy 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

This beach is loved not only by tourists, but also by the Greeks. The fact that until recently it was an ordinary small fishing village, but it suddenly began to be massively rebuilt with hotels and almost perfectly equipped. Beautiful, noisy and indecently convenient for irrepressible visitors. From the capital to Faliraki - only 14 kilometers, and to the airport - 10 kilometers. The place is suitable for everyone who likes to spend their holidays in a noisy company, among unusual mountain landscapes.

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.

Safe shallow water is what is needed for parents on vacation who want to relax and bring joy to children from digging sand trenches and building castles. These conditions are offered by Tigaki beach, located in the northern part of the island of Kos.

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.

It is located on the southern coast of the Aegean Sea on the Kos island. Tourists are greeted by warm sand, a variety of water services and a rare natural phenomenon. Paradise Beach is located 30 kilometers from the island capital near Kefalos village in the resort area of Kamari. The beach line in a natural bay is surrounded by hills. It is 7 kilometers from here to Kefalos.

Red is the most unusual, most exotic and picturesque beach in Santorini. Many people visit it not so much because of the beach holiday, as for the sake of unique photos of Martian landscapes. The beach owes its name to the dark red rocks and the same color of sand on the coast. It is also known to many as the Red Beach, but Akrotiri or Kokkini Paralia names associated with the nearest village (as the Greeks themselves say) are usually forgotten. Fantastic landscapes gave him the glory of the most photogenic in Santorini.

This small cozy beach is located not far from Argostoli next to the fishing Fiskadro village, from where you can even reach it on foot. Crystal clear azure water gives the impression that you are not in Greece, but on exotic islands. You are shaded from the sun by olive groves and coniferous forests instead of palm trees with coconuts.

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.