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Greece

Greece is one of the top beach destinations in the world – with over 3,700+ beaches along its 16,000 kilometers (9,942 miles) of diverse coastline. The country's varied shoreline features everything from secluded coves to bustling beach towns, making it a great place for both relaxation and adventure seekers. Top beach regions include East Macedonia and Thrace, Crete, and the Ionian Islands. Athens provides access to Glyfada Beach, where visitors can enjoy a blend of city life and seaside leisure. Mykonos is famous for Paradise Beach, a lively spot known for both its vibrant nightlife and clear waters. Santorini offers unique volcanic landscapes with Red Beach, recognized for its striking red cliffs and crystal-clear sea.

Other notable beaches in Greece include Navagio Beach in Zakynthos, known for its dramatic shipwreck and turquoise waters, and Elafonissi Beach in Crete, celebrated for its pink sand and shallow lagoons. Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia, with its dramatic cliffs and deep blue sea, is another must-visit destination.

The best time to visit Greece for beach activities is from May to October, when the weather is warm, and the Mediterranean Sea is ideal for swimming and water sports.

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Best Beach Islands in Greece

Sandee - Country / Corfu

Corfu

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Sandee - Country / Euboea

Euboea

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Sandee - Country / Paros

Paros

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Sandee - Country / Rhodes

Rhodes

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Sandee - Country / Andros

Andros

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Sandee - Country / Milos

Milos

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Sandee - Country / Mykonos

Mykonos

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Sandee - Country / Lesbos

Lesbos

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Sandee - Country / Kea

Kea

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Sandee - Country / Ikaria

Ikaria

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Top Beach Regions in Greece

Sandee - Country / South Aegean

South Aegean

South Aegean, Greece offers 816+ beaches along its coastline. South Aegean has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. South Aegean is a popular travel destination with over 5,000,000 annual visitors in addition to its 340,000 residents. South Aegean is known for its stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant nightlife.


South Aegean has 278+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to the South Aegean, Greece, is from late May to early October, with average air temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and water temperatures about 23°C (73°F). South Aegean, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from November to March with average rainfall of 3-4 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Crete
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Crete

Region Of Crete, Greece offers 7+ beaches along its 650 miles (1,046 kilometers) of coastline. Region Of Crete has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Region Of Crete is a popular travel destination with over 5,000,000 annual visitors in addition to its 636,504 residents. Region Of Crete, Greece is known for its stunning beaches, ancient archaeological sites, vibrant local cuisine, and picturesque villages.


Region Of Crete has 2+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to the Region of Crete, Greece, is from May to October, with average air temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) and water temperatures from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Region Of Crete, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from November to March with average rainfall of 3.5 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Peloponnese

Peloponnese

Peloponnese, Western Greece And The Ionian, Greece offers 10+ beaches along its coastline. Peloponnese, Western Greece And The Ionian has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Peloponnese, Western Greece And The Ionian is a popular travel destination with over 3,500,000 annual visitors in addition to its 1,200,000 residents. Peloponnese, Western Greece And The Ionian is known for its ancient ruins, stunning beaches, and picturesque islands.


Peloponnese, Western Greece And The Ionian has 6+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Peloponnese, Western Greece, and the Ionian is from May to September, with average air temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and water temperatures around 22°C (72°F). Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to March with average rainfall of 4 to 6 millimeters per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands, Greece offers 292+ beaches along its 1,046 miles (1,683 kilometers) of coastline. Ionian Islands has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Ionian Islands is a popular travel destination with over 2,500,000 annual visitors in addition to its 227,000 residents. Ionian Islands is known for its stunning beaches, Venetian architecture, and vibrant cultural festivals.


Ionian Islands has 110+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to the Ionian Islands, Greece, is from May to September, with average air temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and water temperatures around 23°C (73°F). Ionian Islands, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to March with average rainfall of 5-10 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Thessaly

Thessaly

Thessaly And Central Greece, Greece offers 8+ beaches along its 497.1 miles (800 kilometers) of coastline. Thessaly And Central Greece has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Thessaly And Central Greece is a popular travel destination with over 3,000,000 annual visitors in addition to its 1,900,000 residents. Thessaly And Central Greece is known for its Meteora rock formations and monasteries, the ancient site of Delphi, and the scenic beauty of Mount Olympus.


Thessaly And Central Greece has 5+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Thessaly and Central Greece is from May to June, with average air temperatures around 20-25°C (68-77°F) and water temperatures around 18-22°C (64-72°F). Thessaly and Central Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to March with average rainfall of 3 to 5 millimeters per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Attica
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Attica

Attica, Greece offers 272+ beaches along its 413.2 miles (665 kilometers) of coastline. Attica has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Attica is a popular travel destination with over 5,700,000 annual visitors in addition to its 3,750,000 residents. Attica is known for its ancient historical sites, vibrant cultural festivals, and beautiful coastal landscapes.


Attica has 75+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Attica, Greece, is from May to June, when the average air temperature is around 24°C (75°F) and the average water temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F). Attica, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to March with average rainfall of 2.5 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Cental Macedonia
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Cental Macedonia

Cental Macedonia, Greece offers 250+ beaches along its 419.2 miles (674.8 kilometers) of coastline. Cental Macedonia has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Cental Macedonia is a popular travel destination with over 7,000,000 annual visitors in addition to its 1,882,108 residents. Central Macedonia is known for its archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, and vibrant cultural festivals.


Cental Macedonia has 77+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Central Macedonia, Greece, is from May to September, with average air temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) and water temperatures from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Central Macedonia, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to March with average rainfall of 3 to 4 millimeters per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / East Macedonia and Thrace

East Macedonia and Thrace

Macedonia And Thrace, Greece offers 5+ beaches along its 404.3 miles (650 kilometers) of coastline. Macedonia And Thrace has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Macedonia And Thrace is a popular travel destination with over 2,500,000 annual visitors in addition to its 1,500,000 residents. Macedonia and Thrace, Greece is known for its historical sites, beautiful beaches, and vibrant cultural festivals.


Macedonia And Thrace has 4+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, is from May to June, when the average air temperature is around 20-25°C (68-77°F) and the water temperature is approximately 18-22°C (64-72°F). Macedonia and Thrace, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to March with average rainfall of 3-4 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Epirus

Epirus

Epirus, Greece offers 82+ beaches along its coastline. Epirus has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Epirus is a popular travel destination with over 1,200,000 annual visitors in addition to its 336,856 residents. Epirus is known for its stunning natural landscapes, traditional stone-built villages, and the impressive Vikos Gorge.


Epirus has 26+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Epirus, Greece, is from May to September, with average air temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) and water temperatures from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Epirus, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to March with average rainfall of 5-10 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / North Aegean

North Aegean

North Aegean, Greece offers 74+ beaches along its coastline. North Aegean has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. North Aegean is a popular travel destination with over 1,200,000 annual visitors in addition to its 194,000 residents. North Aegean, Greece is known for its pristine beaches, ancient archaeological sites, and traditional villages.


North Aegean has 37+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to the North Aegean, Greece, is from late May to early October, with average air temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and water temperatures around 23°C (73°F). North Aegean, Greece does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from October to March with average rainfall of 3-4 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

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