Greece beaches
15 Best Beaches in Greece for 2026
Greek beaches range from Caribbean-clear Crete coves to the wild Mani peninsula to volcanic black-sand Santorini beaches. The 15 below span the spectrum across the major islands.
Elafonissi (Crete)
Pink-sand beach in southwest Crete. Shallow, warm, lagoon-style.
Best for: families + photographers
Balos Lagoon (Crete)
Northwest Crete. Triangle of white sand in turquoise water.
Best for: scenery + boat-trippers
Navagio Beach (Zakynthos)
Iconic shipwreck beach. Accessible only by boat. Cliff viewpoint above.
Best for: photographers
Sarakiniko (Milos)
Volcanic moonscape beach with white rock formations. Snorkel between formations.
Best for: photographers + snorkelers
Myrtos Beach (Kefalonia)
Two-tone teal water meeting white-pebble beach. Most-photographed in Greece by some rankings.
Best for: dramatic views
Tsigrado (Milos)
Hidden Milos beach. Climb down a rope ladder + a wooden ladder to access.
Best for: adventurers
Red Beach (Santorini)
Volcanic cliff backdrop. Iconic Santorini beach. Crowded — go early.
Best for: photographers + early-risers
Plaka Beach (Naxos)
8km of golden sand on Naxos. Calmer than Mykonos beaches. Family-friendly.
Best for: families + long-stayers
Voutoumi Beach (Antipaxos)
Cinematic Caribbean-clear water just off Paxos. Boat day-trip from Paxos.
Best for: boat-trippers
Lalaria Beach (Skiathos)
Northern Skiathos white-pebble beach. Boat-only access.
Best for: yacht-style days
Mylopotas Beach (Ios)
Long sandy crescent. Party beach by Greek standards but stunning sand.
Best for: backpackers + parties
Vrika Beach (Antipaxos)
Less-crowded sibling to Voutoumi. Crystal-clear water.
Best for: quiet beach days
Porto Katsiki (Lefkada)
White cliffs above turquoise water. Stairs down to the beach.
Best for: dramatic scenery
Egremni (Lefkada)
Long beach below tall cliffs. Long stair descent (under repair in some years).
Best for: secluded experience
Falassarna (Crete)
Western Crete sunset beach. Wide sandy beach with mountain backdrop.
Best for: sunsets + low-crowd appeal