All beaches in Greece belong to the state and are public. The coasts are mostly landscaped and have a developed tourist infrastructure. Sun loungers and umbrellas are rented (on average, the price is 8 EUR per day), hotels located near the beaches can provide this equipment for free.
The Greek Mediterranean coast is dominated by sandy beaches with golden or white sand, pebble beaches are rare and can be lined with wooden paths to make it comfortable for vacationers to walk. On the mainland and large islands, the beaches are more crowded and noisy. Really heavenly corners of the coast and the most beautiful beaches of Greece are found in small bays near the island resorts, it can be difficult to get to them.
Greece's sandy beaches are some of the best in the world, with about 400 of them awarded the Blue Flag, a prestigious international award that requires compliance with water quality, ecology and safety standards.
The best sandy beaches in Greece
Magnificent sandy beaches can be found on different parts of the coast: in the popular resorts of the mainland and islands, in public and remote bays.
On Rhodes, Faliraki is considered the best beach for youth recreation, stretching along the coast for more than 4 km. The sand here is fine and golden in color. The territory is divided into several sections, including a small nudist beach.
Not far from Faliraki is a cozy heavenly beach Anthony Quinn, which received world fame and name thanks to the film "Zorba the Greek" filmed here with the participation of Anthony Quinn. The bay was chosen by divers; it can be crowded on the shore in the high season.
Despite the inaccessibility, the beach of Balos Bay in Crete constantly attracts tourists. The uniqueness of the bay is in its location: in this place the waters of three seas join - the Ionian, Aegean and Libyan. The result is extraordinary seascapes: the shades of the water in the bay are constantly changing throughout the day.
A special place among the sandy beaches is occupied by Elafonisi in the western part of Crete: the lagoon and the beach are famous for their pink shell sand.
In search of unusual beaches, you can drive along the resort coast of Santorini. Two of the most noteworthy places are Kamari Beach with gray-black volcanic sand and Red Beach surrounded by rocks.
It's no secret that Greece has some of the best beaches in the world with crystal clean water and stunning coastline. For this reason, every summer Greece is flooded with crowds of tourists and locals. Therefore, we have compiled a review of the 20 most beautiful Greek beaches to add a couple more amazing places to your list of favorite beaches.
1. Beach Agia Anna(“Saint Anna”) in Amorgos is a series of small coves with pebble beaches that stretch along the rocky coastline. In one of the wonderful bays stands the Church of St. Anne, from where the name of the beach came from. The coastline is replete with picturesque cliffs and caves, crystal clear waters and wonderful snorkeling spots. It was in these turquoise clear waters that the shooting of the famous painting “The Blue Abyss” with Jean Reno took place.
2. Beach Diakoftis located just 20 km from the capital of the island Karpathos. Snow-white sand, turquoise waters, extraordinary landscapes - the enchanting beauty of Diakoftis will appeal to everyone. The entrance to the water is smooth, calm, and the sea surface pleases the eye with all sorts of shades of blue. Definitely the island's best beach, Diakoftis is often referred to as the "Maldives" of Karpathos.
3. Beach Falasarna- one of the most beautiful beaches with pink sand. This is a truly divine beach, named after a beautiful Greek nymph. The gentle pinkish shade of sand near the water and the stunning emerald sea - you can write about it endlessly, but it's better to see it with your own eyes once. Falasarna is regularly ranked among the top ten beaches in Europe.
4. Fokiano- a picturesque beach on. Fokiano is a beautiful semi-circular bay with green slopes and huge white boulders at the edges, with crystal blue and turquoise waters. Few people know about this amazing place, so here you can spend time in solitude, away from a large number tourists.
5. Sandy beach Gerakas considered one of the most beautiful beaches. This long cleanest beach with clear water is a nesting place for rare caretta caretta turtles. Warm yellow sand, beautiful bottom, almost no people - Gerakas will be an ideal place for those who want to relax both in body and soul.
6. Ghanem on the island of Serifos - a beautiful sand and pebble beach surrounded by lush greenery. Ghanema is a continuation of the picturesque bay of Kutalas. Here you can endlessly admire the waters of deep emerald hues and dark yellow sand. The calm waters of Ghanema are a heavenly place for lovers of boat trips.
7. Exotic beach Italida- the most popular and beautiful on the island of Koufonisi, Cyclades. The abundance of sand dunes, combined with stone boulders and crystal waters, make this place extremely picturesque. A small secluded cove at the end of the beach is a favorite vacation spot for naked sunbathers.
8. Kayafas- an excellent long beach in the eastern part. The warm sand and clear waters of the beach attract many families with children. This beach is an ideal place for lovers of virgin landscapes. Nearby are a picturesque lake and thermal springs Kayafas.
9. Without a doubt, one of the most interesting and beautiful beaches of the peninsula - Cavurothripes(“Portokali”). Crystal clear water, white fine sand, several kilometers of secluded rocky bays, pine trees around - Kavurotripes rightfully deserves the title paradise untouched southern nature. It is convenient to relax here with children - the sea here is shallow and very clean.
10. Kedrodasos(“Cedar Forest”) is an amazing Cretan beach next to the Elafonisi lagoon, which few people know about. This is a magical place with absolutely white sand and pale turquoise water, surrounded by juniper groves. Due to its seclusion, Kedrodasos is a real paradise for lovers of primeval nature. Kedrodasos is a unique place, the beauty of which is simply breathtaking.
11. Beach Mesakti- one of the most popular sandy beaches of the island of Ikaria. Golden fine sand, crystal clear water, smooth entry into the water make this place ideal for family holidays. Mesakti is also a favorite destination for surfers.
12. Golden sandy beach Milia- one of the largest sandy beaches of the island of Alonissos. Equipped territory and clear emerald water - this place is ideal for a family vacation. The charming beach is surrounded by picturesque cliffs.
13. One of the most famous beaches in Pelion is amazing Mylopotamos. It is a beautiful and picturesque beach with golden sand, colorful pebbles and crystal blue water. The beach is divided into 2 parts by a large rock jutting out into the sea. You can get from one part of the beach to another through a spectacular natural hole in the rock.
14. Beach Bay Navagio- one of the most popular beaches not only in Zakynthos, but throughout Greece. A charming bay, surrounded on all sides by snow-white cliffs, will certainly charm anyone. White sand, a sea of amazing blue and a picturesque abandoned ship make Navagio a truly fabulous place.
15. Platia Ammos in Kefalonia - a long beach with coarse white sand and pebbles and magnificent views. Hidden in the shadow of bizarre rocks, Platia Ammos is recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. The coast is sandy, the sea is deep and restless, the surrounding nature is stunningly beautiful.
16. Expressive beach Porto Katsiki is one of the most famous beaches in Greece and Europe in general. The beach is divided by a picturesque wedge-shaped rock. The waters of Porto Katsiki are bright blue and the rocks have a beautiful grass cover. Steep white cliffs above the beach, soft sand and turquoise waters create breathtaking natural scenery.
17. Emerald shallow water, soft golden sand without a single pebble and sand dunes are the distinguishing features of the beach Simos on the island of Elafonisos. This beautiful beach with clear water lies in a beautiful natural bay. The beach boasts both an equipped area with all amenities, as well as quiet and secluded corners.
18. Voidokilia in the Peloponnese - a colorful beach that surprises with its regular rounded shape. This is an unusually beautiful place with overhanging cliffs, white sand, clear turquoise water and an unusual coastline. It can be said without exaggeration that Voidokilia beach is one of the most popular among all the beaches of Messinia.
19. Beach Zorkos in the northern part of the island of Andros there is a large picturesque sandy beach with turquoise water, small pebbles, protected from the winds on both sides by huge boulders submerged in the sea. The idyllic landscapes of Zorkos are perfect for a peaceful, relaxing getaway.
20. Coast Kedros- the best on the island of Donusa. It is very pleasant to relax here - a magnificent quiet sandy beach with amazingly clear water resembles a small paradise for those who want to enjoy nature, tranquility, sea and sun.
Those who are tired of the eternally gray sky, rain and concrete jungle should definitely visit Greece. An incredible combination of bright blue sea, merging with the sky, white houses, green mountains and sun-soaked air. The special atmosphere of this country pacifies and gives a feeling of happiness. These are not just words, these are the impressions of many people who have been there. Join them!
Sandy beaches are the most popular among tourists. Convenient access to the sea, pleasant sensations for the body, comfort for children - all this is just a small part of the advantages of the sandy shore. Greece has a huge number of such beaches. We will try to talk about some of them.
peninsula of Halkidiki
Consists of three prongs, each of which has sandy beaches. Athos is considered a closed territory. Yes it is. But the monastic state occupies far from the entire territory of the peninsula.
Its northwestern part belongs to the region of Macedonia. Access there is absolutely free. On each side of the isthmus, guests will find excellent sandy beaches.
Sithonia is wooded and mountainous, but there are also some great beach spots here - Vourvourou, Nikiti, Metamorfosi. To the south, the beaches become more and more rocky. Kassandra is famous for its family friendly hotels.
Due to the fact that the beaches are located in the depths of the bays, there are practically no waves and storms here. There is sand on the beach on the west coast - in Nea Moudania and Nea Potidea. On the east - in Kalithea, Kriopigi, Perfohori, Hanioti, Paliouri, Afitos.
Mainland Greece
For those who do not want to move away from large cities, we can advise a series of beaches located near Thessaloniki, on the right bank of the Thermaikos Gulf - in Perea and to the south. Left-hand side bay - Pieria area, will please the beaches in the Paralia Katerinis area.
The Athenian Riviera also has some sandy beaches to offer, but the entrance to the water here is often punctuated by pebbles. If you drive a little north of Athens, to Nea Makri, you can relax on a sandy beach.
Indented by bays, mainland Greece cannot boast of sandy beaches. The area is filled with mountains, which influenced the composition coastal strip. Having driven a little from the capital by sea to the island of Aegina, you can get to good sandy beaches and feast on pistachios. Local nuts are considered the best.
The entire coastal part of the bay, 10 kilometers south of the cozy town of Nafplio, is covered with sand mixed with pebbles. The west of the Peloponnese, from Kalogria to Finikundas, is a popular holiday destination for the Greeks themselves. There are huge sandy spits stretching for tens of kilometers and beaches with ideal entry into the sea.
Not far from the place Valtaki in the Laconian Gulf, there is a long sandy beach with a discarded rusty ship. "Dimitros".
Most of the sandy beaches are on the islands of Greece. After all, they cover a fifth of the entire territory of the country. Let's start with the biggest ones.
Many say that almost the entire northern part of the island is covered with sandbanks. It's true. But only in part. Many hotels cut down coastal cliffs so that guests can sit on the sand. But when entering the water, you can still "run into" on the stones. Balos is considered the ideal sandy beach. It is located far from civilization and is considered wild. But its already so "untwisted" that you will be surprised by the number of people present.
There is a lot of sand on the northwestern beaches of the island. The south is less popular in this regard, but here you can find such an option. For example, in Frangokastello. In addition, there is a beautiful medieval castle.
Opposite Crete is the island of Chrissi. Its beaches offer a beautiful view of the Cretan coast.
Rhodes
There are very few beaches with sand - Tsambika, Faliraki, Pefkos, Tholos. But a very interesting sightseeing life.
Corfu
There are sandy beaches mainly in the north and west of the island in the areas of Agios Georgios, Agios Stefanos, Paleokastritsa, Glyfada, Pelekas, Agios Gordios, Issos.
Mykonos
Almost every major bay on the coast of Mykonos boasts excellent sand cover. Day life here takes place on the beach, but night life in numerous bars, restaurants and discos.
Kos
There are almost perfect white sand beaches on the coast of Tigaki, Marmari, Mastichari, Kardamena.
Thassos
Snow-white pebbles, turning into coarse sand, line the bottom of the bays of this island. The unique combination with coniferous vegetation and mountain landscapes attracts vacationers here. You are guaranteed a wonderful photo session. But this is one of the northernmost islands of the Aegean, so the climate here is quite cool.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to list all the islands and sandy beaches of Greece. Each of them is unique. Come - check it out!
Have a nice holiday!
Agree, friends, to go with children to Greece and do without relaxing on the beach is nonsense. Greece is a country, first of all, ideal for those who love a beach holiday.
There are a huge number of different beaches: municipal, private, mixed, pebbly and sandy, stretching along the coast for tens of kilometers, multi-colored with white, golden, pink and even red and black sand. And this is because Greece is washed by several seas, it has a long coastline, dozens of islands.
The only problem is how to find the best beaches for families in this country. The wealth of choice can confuse even an experienced traveler. How to choose the best beach in Greece for families with children, if any, in every resort region of the country? And where exactly to go, so that the sea is shallow, and the hotel is nearby, and so that the prices do not bite? Let's try to figure it out.
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Features of the beaches of Greece
In Greece, almost all beaches are municipal. They, like others Natural resources, belong to the state. From which it follows that you can visit them without any restrictions and for free. But for amenities (umbrellas, sun loungers) you will have to pay, unless they belong to the hotel where you settled.
Sometimes the inventory belongs to beach bars. And depending on the conditions of the institution, you can either pay for a set of an umbrella and a deck chair, or order a drink at the institution, and then you will get the amenities for free.
The beaches in Greece are mostly characterized by clean water, safety and environmental friendliness. For which, from year to year, many of them are awarded the prestigious award - the Blue Flag.
Of the dangers on vacation with a child, bathers can expect a meeting with sea urchins. Experts assure that hedgehogs most often live on rocky shores warmed by the sun. In addition, they are easy to spot in the water.
When choosing a beach for families with children in Greece, pay attention to the following factors:
- The beach should preferably be sandy
- The sea is shallow and with a convenient entry into the water
- The terrain is protected from the wind, and, accordingly, from the waves
- Proximity to hotels, transportation, taverns and cafes
- Avoid places where nude beaches are located (they are not uncommon in Greece).
The best beaches in mainland Greece
Let's start with mainland Greece. On the mainland, sandy beaches in the territory of Attica (near Athens), as well as Glyfada, the Halkidiki peninsula and partly the Peloponnese peninsula (there are also small-pebble coastal zones) are considered the most prestigious.
The beaches of mainland Greece differ from the island ones in that the coast is indented with bays and here, due to the lack of winds, there are almost no big waves.
Athens and the Athenian Riviera
The biggest pluses of the Greek capital include its proximity to the famous Athenian Riviera and the sea (within half an hour from the city center), which is especially valuable on hot summer days on vacation with a child.
The Athenian Riviera is dozens of well-organized beaches from the southern suburbs of Athens to Cape Sounion with the beaches of Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, stretching along the Saronic Gulf.
Glyfada, together with Voula and Vouliagmeni, make up the "Apollo Coast", whose sandy coasts are loved by families with children. Well-equipped beaches located in the Voula area, with water activities and slides, are a great place in the suburbs of Athens for a family holiday.
On one of the most elegant and organized beaches of Vouliagmeni, Asteria Seaside, you can not only swim in the sea with the clearest water, but also admire the beautiful natural landscapes. Among the recommended ones to visit is Lake Vouliagmeni.
The resort of Lagonissi with sandy beaches, the resort of Loutraki (its beaches with large and small pebbles are more suitable for older children), the sandy beaches of Schinya (located on the territory of the reserve) and Agios Panteleimonas (3 km from the village of Marathonas and an hour's drive from Athens) with very good shallow water for kids - ideal for families.
Families with kids can recommend the sandy beach of Nea Peramos, located in the bay of Elefthera at the foot of the resort village of the same name (north-eastern part of mainland Greece, 16 km from Kavala). It is protected from the winds and there are almost no waves here, and the water in the bay warms up quickly. There are long areas with shallow water, the bottom is sandy and pebbly. A charming promenade has been built along the beach with many establishments that will be convenient for tourists with children.
Outside the village, the best beaches of this region begin, the length of which reaches 100 km. These are the famous beaches of Ammolofos with the finest, almost white sand, with a shallow sea with perfectly clean and clear water.
There are almost no large hotels here. Accommodation is offered mainly in apartments, mini-hotels and furnished rooms.
Peloponnese
The beaches of this region, as well as the types of coast, are very diverse and mostly well organized.
In Argolis (the area is better known for archaeological sites than for resorts), you can find several good beaches where you can relax with the whole family. These can be the wide sandy beaches of Porto Heli, located in the bay, where there is no wind and waves. Resting children are entertained by animators. Of the minuses - it is crowded.
With safe shallow seas, beautiful wide sandy beaches, all-inclusive hotels, Tholos resort is not completely quiet, but still it is quite suitable for a family holiday.
On the Peloponnese peninsula in the region of Messenia with a long sandy coast, Methoni beach can be attributed to popular family beaches. It is well equipped and organized. Everything that is required for a holiday with children is within walking distance. Plus - a good embankment, a calm shallow sea, a wide coast with excellent sand.
The sandy Stupa beach with good service, fun activities and all amenities is recommended for holidays with small and large children.
A great place to relax with children, surrounded by greenery, olive groves and pine trees - the long beaches of the Zacharo resort (located in the west of the peninsula), washed by warm waters Ionian Sea. In Europe, this beach is recognized as the longest (more than 60 kilometers) and the cleanest. There are many hotels and wonderful opportunities for excursions.
Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Pieria
In Pieria (a region in eastern Greece), 16 sunny beaches stretched along 70 kilometers of the coast. Panteleimonas beach, traditional for families, is located near the resort village of the same name.
There are no good beaches in Thessaloniki due to the nearby large cargo port. But water procedures and swimming in the sea can be successfully replaced by a visit to the water park.
The best beaches for children are located on this peninsula in Sithonia and Kassandra.
Sykia beach is equally good for families with kids and older children due to the shallow sea (there is a sports center).
Fourka Beach (105 km from Thessaloniki) is a coastal strip with golden sand in a blue bay. Mostly families with children rest here.
With children of different ages, you can go to the beaches of Tripotamos, the popular resort of Neos Marmaras, Lagomandra (all three are located in Sithonia).
In the colorful resort village of Nikiti, family beaches include Kastri, Kovios, Kalogria. These places are characterized by a calm, quiet sea without waves and wide sandy shores.
Siviri beach with shallow water - perfect option for children who have not yet learned to swim and for toddlers.
The best beaches for families in the Greek islands
Family-friendly beaches are scattered throughout the Greek islands, the best of which are Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos, Kos, Thassos and Corfu.
Crete
All regions of the island (Rethymno, Chania, Heraklion, Lassithi) abound with sandy beaches. There are resorts with white and pink sand, such as Elafonisi, or with small gray pebbles mixed with sand (Ierapetra).
There are dozens of beaches on the island. Let's try to select the safest, focusing on shallow water, clean sand, the availability of infrastructure (including lifeguards) and places where you can eat with children, children's entertainment, at least in the form of a playground.
The most comfortable in the Chania region are the beaches of Pahia Ammos with a warm and shallow sea (there are days with strong wind and waves), Francokastelos, Grammenos in the village of Paleochora, Falassarna with white sand and always calm sea, protected from waves and wind, Kolymbari, Kalamaki, Kalafas, Marafi.
The picturesque beach of Elafonisi on a small island with a shallow and calm sea, clear water, a coast completely devoid of any stones, and amazing pink sand - it’s hard to find a better place in Chania to relax with a child. Although it has its drawbacks: it is a rather crowded and remote resort from big cities. The road to this beach is not close and there is no natural shade on it (you need to take care of a sun umbrella).
In the Rethymno region with children, you can visit the beaches of Damnoni, Plakias, Polirizo in the village of Rodakino and the numerous coastal beaches of the resort of Bali, Panormos.
In Heraklion, you can choose shallow water on the shores of the beaches of Tsutsura and Keratokambos, Kataliki beach in the village of Kokkinos Pyrgos (waves often occur), the beaches of Agia Pelagia, Gouves, Gournes and on the coast near the village of Stalida.
In the Lassithi area, the recognized traditional family beaches near the village of Agios Nikolaos are considered the best for families with children: Ammoudi, Ammoudara, Ammos, Schism. With children, you can also visit the beaches near the city of Ierapetra.
Rhodes
On this largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago, experts recommend the beaches of Lindos (50 km from the capital) for family holidays. This is a traditional place for a safe and comfortable stay with children.
The best beaches on the island for children's recreation are Tsambika with a wide sandy shore, with a playground and a club for older children, Vliha (with shallow water near the coast), Agafi, Faliraki, Kalafos.
Kos
This island is nicknamed "Garden of the Aegean" by tourists and locals for the abundance of vegetation and greenery. In addition to the beautiful nature, the island is famous for its no less wonderful beaches, most of which are sandy with well-organized services and entertainment.
Among families, Lambi Beach is the most popular with a gentle entrance and sand, equipped with rental equipment for water sports.
The beaches of Kardamena and Mastichari with white sand and Agios Fokas (mixed coverage: pebbles with white and dark sand), the rather calm beach of Paralia Parrantes and Agios Stefanos attract attention. As well as beaches in the resort villages of Kefalos, Psalidi, Tigaki beach, famous for its length and sand, with shallow water for children.
Corfu
The beaches of this island in numerous bays surrounded by pine forests and cliffs are perfect for families with children. These are the beaches of Agios Stefanos and Dassia with a gentle entry into the water. And also popular on the island (not far from it is a water park), but noisy and crowded Glyfada beach, Akaravi family beach with a shallow sea and a wide sandy shore, quiet and not crowded Kalamaki (Aspraos) with white sand, Gouvia, Agios Gordios, Nisaki, Arillas, Paleokastritsa.
Zakynthos
On the southernmost among the Ionian islands of Zakynthos a large number of shallow wide beaches with sand, with clear clear water, surrounded by "blue" caves and white rocks, which are not difficult to reach by any transport. For these reasons, the island is popular with families with toddlers.
Not far from the city of Zakynthos, in the vicinity of the resort of Vasilikos, there are well-organized wide sandy beaches with a shallow sea and a lot of hotels focused on children's recreation.
No less picturesque and good for family holidays are the beaches of Tsivili, Argasi, Laganas, Agios Sostis, Kalamaki, Alykes. Resting on the island with children, you should definitely visit the beaches of Daphne and Gerakas, where you can not only swim in the warm shallow sea and bask on the golden sand, but also watch a rare species caretta-caretta turtles, which can often be found on the shore.
Minor Greek Islands
Greece has a lot of resorts and wonderful beaches on islands that are not yet included in the list of the best "family" islands. But their popularity is growing, we are learning more and more about them, and the flow of tourists flocking there is steadily increasing.
Santorini
The coast of this romantic island of volcanic origin is full of beaches different color. The beaches of Kamari and Perissa are black volcanic sand, some beaches even have red sand. Its popularity and unusualness attracts tourists from all over the world.
Although it is worth noting that for a summer vacation with a child, this is still not the best way especially with toddlers. There is almost everywhere a deep sea, steep coasts, rocky landscape. And there are almost no good beaches for families with children.
Due to the mountainous terrain, there will be a lot of walking, climbing and descending up and down the endless streets and steps. The crater of a dormant volcano is located on the island. And choosing a hotel on the picturesque slope of a volcanic mountain is even dangerous for children to a certain extent.
But all these problems are easy to overcome if it is a vacation with older children, from the age of twelve. On the south side of the island, Perissa Beach is located, where it is safe to relax with children. It is fully equipped, relatively wide, sandy with shallow sea and well protected from waves and strong wind low rocks. Very often, families with children, not choosing Santorini as a place of permanent residence, come here with a one-day excursion.
Thassos
On this green island with olive groves and pine forests, the clearest sea, there are wonderful beaches of Greece for family holidays. Almost all of them are sandy. Many of them are crowded and noisy.
If you want a relaxing holiday, you can visit the resort village of Potamya with the best beach for small children with fine white sand - Potamyas Rock, as well as the beaches of Chrysi Amoudia with a sandy golden coast, Metallia with a quiet and calm atmosphere and shallow sea, Pakhis with its surrounding pine grove .
Mykonos Island
The island with beautiful nature with rocky low hills, snow-white houses, windmills, azure sea is considered a fashionable and expensive bohemian resort with a noisy nightlife. But for families with children, the road here is not ordered at all.
It is best for vacationers with children to stay in family hotels on the coast with traditional family beaches, such as Platis Gialos, Ornos, Kalo Livadi. In the southern part of the island, best protected from the winds, there are a huge number of sandy beaches. True, some of the most popular resorts with children are best avoided.
Alonissos Island
This is a beautiful island with picturesque nature, once on which you will be guaranteed an unforgettable vacation.
Chrissi Milia Beach with bright golden sand is one of the best family sandy beaches, located 5 kilometers from Patitiri (the capital of the island).
Tzordzi Gialos is another beautiful two-kilometer sandy beach with small pebbles interspersed, located in a secluded Yialos bay and well protected from strong waves and wind.
Ikaria Island
This is a beautiful island in the Aegean Sea, where everything is subject to a measured lifestyle and unhurried rest. Wild untouched nature, healing springs and beautiful beaches - all this on the island of Ikaria. In addition, this tourist destination is famous in Greece as the best place to go with children.
For family holidays, you can choose the beaches of Messakti and Livadi near the resort village of Yaliskari, a shallow beach with a sandy shore surrounded by a green grove of Kambos, located close to the capital (Agios Kirikos) Kerame.
Paros Island
The island is part of the Cyclades group and is located in the south of the Saronic Gulf. It is famous for its rich history, delicious food, hospitality, vineyards, many cozy bays, beautiful hotels and clean beaches.
It is not as noisy and crowded as neighboring Naxos and Mykonos, and many of the island's beaches are ideal for a relaxing holiday. Among them are the shallow Monastiri (14 km from the capital of the island of Parikia), Kolimpithres - a sandy beach near the village of Naousa, the beaches of Krios, Kaminia, Martselo, located two kilometers from the capital, Aliki beach with a sports stadium and a playground with a calm sea and a wide coast .
Aegina Island
This is a small, wonderful island in the Saronic Gulf (the ferry trip from Athens will take approximately one hour). It is known to many as the island where the best pistachios grow. There are about twenty municipal beaches on the island. And the longest and most attractive for vacationers with children is Agia Marina.
Syros Island
This small island (22 km long, 8 km wide) of the Cyclades archipelago is located 30 kilometers from the popular resort region of Mykonas, but is very different from most Greek islands. At least the fact that its population is not half Orthodox, as in the rest of Greece, but Catholics.
There are almost no monuments of ancient Greek culture here, the tourist infrastructure is not as developed as in other more advanced regions. But on the other hand, on the island of Syros, there are clean deserted beaches, an azure sea and the opportunity to spend a vacation in a quiet, calm atmosphere.
The beaches in the west and south of the island, where the local population mainly lives, are best suited for families. Family tourists will like the picturesque resorts of Vari with shallow water and sandy shores, with a water park and sports grounds, Megas Gialos, as well as the coast of Agathopes with fine sand.
Kimolos Island
Another small island of the Cyclades archipelago with a relatively underdeveloped tourist infrastructure, nevertheless attracting the attention of many tourists. Most of the island's beaches are wild, but the most popular ones are fully equipped.
For families with children, the southern part of the island is more suitable, where the best snow-white or red-tinged sandy beaches are located and where it is not so windy - this is a beach with a shallow clear sea and golden sand of Aliki, Prass, Bonats, Kalamitsi.
Kefalonia island
Of the Ionian Islands, this is the largest island with unique fir trees.
The beaches of Kefalonia are amazing, many of them have been awarded the Blue Flag, these are Platys Gialos, Makris Gialos, Xi, the beach at Lourdata and the long beach with good sand Katelios.
Astypalea Island
This is a cozy quiet island from the Dodecanese archipelago, although it is closer to the Cyclades. It should hardly be considered an intense tourist destination. However, it can also please travelers, including young tourists, with good conditions.
The beaches on the island, stretching along the 110-kilometer coastline, are mostly pebbly. But there is also something for which you can go here with children - this is a sandy, long, well-equipped, safe, surrounded by massive hills and low bushes, with a quiet and calm sea and rare winds, the magnificent beach of Agios Konstantinos.
Karpathos Island
This is a picturesque island with mountain landscapes, caves, coniferous forests, green meadows, traditional villages and towns and many secluded beaches. It is easy to get here from the islands of Crete and Rhodes by ferry or plane from major Greek cities.
Vacationers with children will love the sandy beaches, protected from sea winds by mountains, located along the southwestern coast. At 7 kilometers from the capital of Pigadia, Mikri Amoopi beach with water attractions, Votsalakya beach with shallow water and clear water, calm and quiet Agios Nikolaos, Pera Ammos, protected from the wind.
Naxos island
It is a picturesque and green island in the Cyclades group with medieval castles, high mountains, Byzantine churches and sandy spacious beaches. V last years its popularity as a tourist island has grown significantly.
There are about twenty excellent beaches on the island. The top ten in Europe includes, for example, the beach of Agios Prokopios. But for children, it is better not to find Agios Georgios beach: its gently sloping bottom with clear water, shallow depth, soft sand, water attractions, taverns with delicious food are very popular with young tourists.
Symi Island
This small island with graphite rocks, azure sea, sandy golden and pebbly gray-blue beaches, with green cypresses is located 40 kilometers from Rhodes. Agios Nikolaos is the most popular beach on the island.
For holidays with kids, Agia Marina beach with clear clear water, located in Pedi Bay, is suitable.
Euboea Island
After Crete, it is the second largest island in Greece. It is separated from the mainland by the Evrip Strait. The capital is the beautiful city of Chalkis. The beaches are mostly sandy.
Best for families with children: Kalamos, Levkanti, Mesochoria, Nea Styra, Agios Dimitrios (one of the best, but also the most crowded).
It turned out to be a very impressive list of good beaches in Greece for children. Of course, the concept of "good beach" is subjective and relative. Some people prefer sand, others pebbles. But in general, some of the parameters by which the best beach is determined are the same - this is a transparent clear sea, a good sandy shore without broken shells and sharp stones, beautiful landscapes, a fresh water shower, shading, the absence of strong waves and winds, an entrance convenient for children into the water, changing cabins. Choose what you like best and travel with pleasure!
Selecting the best beach in Greece is a serious problem. Not because there are few of them or they are bad. Vice versa. Greece is consistently among the top three world leaders in the quality of beach holidays.
400 Greek beaches have received high awards in the tourism industry in recent years. Believe me - for the cause.
The purity of the water, the beauty of natural landscapes, the level of service - according to all these indicators, Greece is beyond praise. Next is a matter of taste. Some people like sandy beaches, some people like pebbly ones.
We will tell you about the most interesting places for swimming and sunbathing, as well as tell you about where you can go with children.
Looking for the best sandy beaches in Greece
Nearby you will not find industrial enterprises, industrial and port zones.
Sea water off the coast of Hellas is clean, the environment is considered one of the safest on the planet.
And yet we will try to designate the best sandy beaches.
- Glyfada. Let's go to the Greek heart - Athens. It is impossible to imagine a visit to the country without visiting this ancient city with a rich cultural and historical heritage.
Glyfada is one of the most expensive and respectable Athens resorts, whose sandy beaches have become famous all over the world. The purest water, developed service and the availability of expensive hotel complexes - this is the visiting card of Glyfada:- the purest water;
- developed service;
- the presence of expensive hotel complexes.
- Vouliagmeni. A sure sign of the “elitism” of the Greek beach is the presence of luxurious villas of financial magnates in the neighborhood.
Many Greek beaches are surrounded by such palaces, but Vouliagmeni leads in terms of building density. Adherents of water sports disciplines, stars of show business and the film industry flock here.
From here you have a beautiful view of the piers and expensive yachts moored to them. The infrastructure is developed, there are:- casino,
- bars,
- restaurants,
- discos.
The beach is equipped with cabins, sunbeds and umbrellas. Paid entrance.
- Porto Carras. The resort combines two beaches with the simple names of Porto Carras 1 and 2, each of which stretches for half a kilometer along the coastline.
There are entertainment centers and animators on the shore, which diversifies the leisure of tourists. The gaze strikes the landscaping of the adjacent territory:- palm trees,
- flowers,
- ornamental shrubs and cypresses.
Walking along the local park alleys, you can encounter small animals that have absolutely no fear of humans.
- Paradise. This beach belongs to the recreation area on Kos and has its own bright personality that attracts wanderers. This is a long sandy beach, which enjoys loud and well-deserved fame.
- Elounda. is famous for its luxurious vacation, and Elounda beach is the center of this cycle.
Resting here:- Greek politicians;
- Russian oligarchs;
- Arab sheiks.
Large sections of the coast are occupied by private estates and pools.
The total length of the beaches of Greece exceeds 16 thousand km.
Hotels with good beaches
Greek hotels with a good sandy beach are not uncommon.
The island of Rhodes dominates in this respect - due to geological features, the concentration of hotels and beaches is the densest here.
- Esperos Palace. This five-star handsome man was built in Rhodes in 1986. In 2004 the hotel infrastructure was completely renovated.
Rhodes Airport is 16 kilometers from the hotel.
Nearby is a chic beach equipped with free umbrellas and sun loungers. Free services also include:- sports grounds,
- Fitness Centre,
- sauna.
- Eden Rock Resort. The level of service is 4 stars. Comfortable hotel with spacious standard rooms. There are also cozy bungalows.
The undeniable advantages of the hotel:- arched lagoon;
- turquoise water;
- pure white sand.
- Mitsis Faliraki Beach. This four-star hotel will be of interest to those who come to Rhodes with their children.
The hotel complex provides a wide range of entertainment for all ages. The price includes full board. Near:- long line of the beach;
- well-groomed landscape;
- clean sea.
- pilot beach. Recommended by many five-star hotel located in Crete.
- Heated pools;
- pure water;
- well-groomed beach;
- around - greenery and landscaping.
- Fodele Beach. This hotel is also localized in Crete. The level of service is 5 stars.
On the territory of the complex there are:- restaurants,
- Cafe,
- aquapark.
Going down the stairs, you get to the sandy beach. It is not the property of the hotel, but it does not hurt to sunbathe.
Where is warmer
Greece, with all the desire, cannot be attributed to the "cold" countries.
The swimming season in Greece starts in mid-May and lasts until the end of October.
The hottest months are July and August.
Velvet season is from September to October.
But if we talk about the warmest beaches, you should look to the south of the state.
In this mini-review, we will present the warmest beaches in Greece.
- Loutraki. An excellent resort for those who want not only to relax, but also to improve their health a little.
The popularity of Loutraki is explained by the presence of a hydrotherapy center and healing mineral springs here.
Loutraki is a large resort, within which there are a number of hotels with sandy beaches adjacent to them.
There are also family boarding houses here, so you can choose accommodation to your taste - depending on income and claims to the level of service.
Party lovers, newlyweds and ordinary couples of all ages come to Loutraki. - Sarakiniko. The beach is located on the island of Elafonissos (do not confuse it with Crete) near the southern tip of the Peloponnese.
Russian-speaking travelers are a rare sight in these parts. With the onset of the high season, the beach is filled with Greek families. This is a sure sign of quality - the Greeks have seen enough of different beaches. - Plaka. Among European tourists, the beaches of Naxos have been famous for a long time.
Coming out of Naxos, you will realize that Plaka's beach strip is "endless" - it occupies the entire southern tip of this paradise island. Here:- great bottom,
- wide braid,
- an abundance of places for group and solitary recreation.
- pagason. Near the transport center of the same name, which was once an ancient port, there is a sandy beach with very clear turquoise water.
This beach is the owner of the prestigious Blue Flag award, awarded to the best resorts in the country.
The sandy spit is equipped with wooden slopes and showers.
The only negative of this piece of paradise is the inaccessibility. You can’t get here by car, because the beach is fenced off from civilization by steep rocky ledges. You can get to Pagason by a steep ladder.
Environmentalists often gather here to hold their seminars.
The blue flag is a sign of clean waters and excellent infrastructure.
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