Greece is a country in Southeast Europe. It is a place full of wonderment, historical sites, and tasty food that will leave one for one more bite. Greece has the longest coastline in the Mediterranean Basin, featuring thousands of islands. It is famous all over the world for its fabulous sandy beaches with crystal water.  Greece has numerous unorganized and hidden bays. Every beach has its beauty and charm. Greek beaches are at their best from late May to early October. At this time the weather and the seawater are great and warm for swimming.

Here are the Best Beaches in Greece

1. Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia

 

Myrtos Beach is located on Kefalonia Island, west of mainland Greece. It is a semicircle stretch at the base of towering limestone cliffs. The view from the cliff above is breathtaking and the beach is magnificent. This beach is close to the picturesque village of Assos. Visitors can swim, explore the caves, and stay to watch the spectacular sunset. Myrtos Beach is often featured in travel magazines as one of the best and most impressive beaches in the world.

2. Navagio Beach, Zakynthos

 

Navagio Beach also known as Shipwreck Beach is the most famous beach on Zante Island. This beach is known for having a quieter atmosphere. It is a breathtaking little cove filled with white sand and surrounded by limestone cliffs. The beach took its name from a ship carrying illegal cigarettes that wrecked there in 1983. Now the rusted ship can be seen ashore. Navagio Beach can only be accessed by boat. Before reaching Navagio, tour boats make a stop in the famous Blue Caves, with equally amazing waters.

3. Voidokilia Beach, Messinia

 

Voidokilia is one of the most stunning beaches to visit in Greece. The beach is situated at an idyllic location in Messinia, a few kilometers away from Pylos. This beach is famous for its shape. It is covered with silky sand and has an unusually symmetrical shape. The beach is also known for its many wildlife species and is a designated Natura 2000 site. Visitors can enjoy hiking around the surrounding landscape for a higher view of the beautiful region.

4. Sarakiniko Beach, Milos

 

Sarakiniko Beach is one of the most beautiful and unique beaches in Milos. This beach is located along the coastal road east of Adamas, northeas. Sarakiniko Beach is the perfect place to lay out on a beautiful beach for a blissful nap. Visitors will get to see a Martian-like landscape made of white volcanic rock that falls into the azure sea instead of soft sand. However, Sarakiniko is one of the best spots to swim and relax.

5. Elafonissi Beach, Crete

 

Elafonissi is a small islet connected to the rest of Crete by a shallow reef that can be crossed when the sea is calm. It is situated northwest of Chania Town. This beach has soft, pastel-pink sand-lapping gin-clear waters that create a picture-perfect scene. Elafonissi Beach can be reached by boat from Paleohora or by car from the village of Vathi. The area is part of a protected nature reserve, meaning visitors will find very few amenities.

6. Golden Beach, Paros

 

The Golden Beach has glittering gold sand stretches for about half a mile. This beach is popular among windsurfers because of its breezes. It’s easy to find your little patch of paradise at Golden Beach on the island of Paros. Here you have to walk until you find your perfect spot. Visitors can find and enjoy the  Professional Windsurfing World Cup held every August.

7. Voutoumi Beach, Antipaxos

 

Voutoumi Beach is located on the northeastern side of Antipaxos. It is a pebbled beach inside a large cove with high rocks covering both sides. Visitors will find emerald-green vegetation and electric blue waters that almost look unreal. There are also two small taverns on the beach, making it a great spot to go from day to night. During summer visitors get attracted from Paxi, Corfu, and Italy.

9. Red Beach, Santorini

 

The Red Beach is one of Santorini’s most famous and attractive beaches. This beach is located in the area of Akrotiri. It is near the ancient site of Akrotiri. The Red Beach is red volcanic rock mixed with the blue Aegean Sea. Getting there one can see the actual multitude of colors. The Red Beach is small in size which makes it much crowded.

10. Possidi Cape, Halkidiki

 

Possidi Cape is located in Halkidiki, a region in northern Greece. This beach is ideal for those looking for a beach with a side of history. It is an amazing sandbar that stretches far out into the sea. Possidi Cape is also very close to Mende. It is an ancient city founded in the eighth century B.C., making it a prime spot for a little education meets relaxation.

11. Balos, Crete

 

Apart from an amazing beach Balos also has an impressive landscape. It is located on the northwestern side of Crete. This beach can be accessed by boat from Chania Town and Kissamos or by car through a dirt road. Balos Beach is one of the most secluded beaches with soft sand and exotic water. There is also an uninhabited island of Gramvoussa, with a Medieval Castle on top. Visitors can spend a day lazing on the soft white sand or floating in the calm waters.