The 13 Most Exotic Beaches in Greece

elafonisi beach - crete

Elafonissi Beach is believed to be the best beach in Crete. It is located in southwest Crete and is reached by walking through the sea. Elafonissi has been declared a place of exceptional natural beauty and is included in the Natura 2000 Protection program. The exotic area of Elafonissos has small sand islets and turquiose water.

agios prokopios – naxos

Agios Prokopios is a small seaside village located on the island of Naxos. It has one of the most beautiful beaches in the Aegean. Crystal clear waters and white sand waiting for your to enjoy.

lalaria beach - skiathos

To the northeast of Skiathos you will find Lalaria beach, the beach that made Skiathos famous. Flanked on one side by a cliff with a hole in the middle. The beach is covered with round white pebbles. Visits to the beach are carried out by boat.

myrtos beach - kefalonia

In the northwest of the island of Kefalonia you will find Myrtos Beach lying at the foot of two mountains. Myrtos has been described as one of the most dramatic beaches in Greece. It is arc shaped with over 1 1/2 miles of white pebbles. Myrtos has been voted the Best Greek Beach 12 times.

paleokastritsa beach - corfu

Paleokastritsa is located in the northwest of verdant Corfu a charming villages surrounded by several beaches in hidden coves. The Paleokastritsa beach has crystals clear water and a white shingle beach.

sarakiniko beach - milos

Located on the northern shore of Milos Island, Sarakiniko is one of the most photographed areas in Greece. It is surrounded by white rocks creating a landscape that is often compared to a moonscape. The white beach owes it's unusual characteristics to the volcanis rocks that have been shaped by wind and waves.

stafylos beach - skopelos

Stafylos (of Stafilos) beach in Skopelos is located just 4 km away from the town of Skopelos. It is one of the most well-known beaches on Skopelos and took it's name from King Stafilos. Set in a beautiful pine bay, with a sand beach and clear water.

shipwreck beach - zakynthos

Shipwreck Beach or Navagio beach is located on the island of Zakynthos in the Ionian islands. It is an exposed cove also known as Smugglers Cove. The original name of the beach was Agios Georgios. In 1981 the Greek authorities were informed about an illegal frieghtliner in the waters around Zakynthos. A chase ensued and in the stormy weather with bad visibility the ship ran aground on the beach, where it was abandoned and rests til today.

super paradise - mykonos

Super Paradise Beach in Mykonos is reachable by taxi-boat and bus. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, with crystal water and golden sand.

voidokilia beach - messinia

The Voidokilia beach is a protected Natura 2000 area as it overlooks the Giavola lagoon, a natural bird habitat. The beach shape is the letter 'omega' with golden sand and clear water. The Voidokilia beach is located in the Peloponnese in Messinia.

kolymbithres beach - paros

On the Northwest side of Paros you will find Kolybithres beach. The beach is surrounded by natural rocks in strange formations that almost look like statues. There are small creeks and golden sand next to the clear water.

simos beach - elafonisos peloponese

Simos Beach is located on the Island of Elafonisos just a short ferry ride away from the southern coast of the Peloponese. Gorgeous white sand, and turquoise waters await you.

porto katsiki beach - lefkada

Porto Katsiki means Goat Port, the beach is located on the island of Lefkada in the Ionian Islands. The name is thought to have come about from a time when only goats could reach the beach at the bottom of the cliff. There is now a staircase that descends down to the beach.