The best Greek beaches
Although Greece
has many beautiful beaches, some of them are extraordinarily picturesque and unique. Here is a selection of them.
Shirwreck Beach in Zakynthos
Navagio, Zakynthos
This beach took it's name from the shipwreck (navagio ("ναυάγιο" in Greek) that had been washed out in an isolated beach with crystal clear waters. It is located in northwestern Zante, in the IonianIslands
sea. Navagio is in one of the most famous beaches of the world.
Falassarna Beach Crete
Falasarna, Chania
, Crete
Located in the west coast of Crete, Chania, Falasarna is always amongst the top ten beaches of Europe. With warm crystal clear waters, white and pink sand, it has been awarded as the best beach of Crete.
Elafonissos Beach in Peloponnese
Simos, Elafonisos, Peloponnese
A well hidden beach, behind the small island of Aglifti in the western part of the island. Emerald green waters with amazing colors, unique flora and fauna spread in 500 m. of sandy coast, located in northern Elafonisos.
Preveli Beach in Rethymnon
Preveli, Rethymnon, Crete
Preveli beach or Finikas (palm tree) as it is officially named, is located in the Southern coast of Crete, in Rethymnon
. A beautiful sandy beach with a small forest full of palm trees which give an exotic sense.
Mirtos Beach in Kefalonia
Mirtos, Kefalonia
One of the most famous beaches of the Mediterranean, it is considered one of the main sights in Kefalonia
. Located in the northern part of the island, it has 800 m. lenght, surrounded by cliffs with a small cave on the edge of the coast.
Egremnoi Beach in Lefkada
Egremnoi, Lefkada
Another beach of the Ionian seashores. Another beach surrounded by huge cliffs with Caribbean style turquoise, glassy waters. It is located in southwestern Lefkada.
Sarakiniko, Milos
Sarakiniko, Milos
A unique lunar landscape. The volcanic white, worn rocks form big and small caves on the shore. The name Sarakiniko derives from the Saracen pirates and the beach is located on the northern part of the island.