Best Beaches in Greece
map viewGreece's beaches on this page are spread over the Ionian Sea, the mainland and the islands of the south Aegean. Navagio on Zakynthos, the famous Shipwreck Beach below high limestone cliffs, is best seen by boat or from the viewpoint above. On the mainland, Vrachos Beach at Parga is a long sandy beach on the Epirus coast. Crete adds two of its best-known sights: Elafonisi with its pink-tinged sand and shallow lagoon, and Balos, a turquoise lagoon below the Gramvousa peninsula. Kyra Panagia on Karpathos is a small bay with a white chapel and clear water. The sea is warm enough for swimming from June to October.
Navagio Beach, Zakynthos, Greece
One of the most iconic and photographed beaches in Greece
Vrachos Beach – Parga, Epirus, Greece
Vrachos Beach is a coastal beach located in the Epirus region of western Greece.
Elafonisi beach, Crete, Greece
Elafonisi Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in Greece, located on the southwestern coast of Crete
Balos lagoon, Crete, Greece
One of the most breathtaking natural wonders of Crete, located near the Gramvousa Peninsula
Kyra Panagia beach, Karpathos, Greece
Kyra Panagia Beach is a coastal beach on the eastern side of the Greek island of Karpathos in the South Aegean Sea.
Beaches in Greece on the map
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Best time to visit beaches in Greece
Sea and air temperatures averaged over 5 beaches. The sea is warm enough for a comfortable swim (22 °C+) from June–October.
Air: ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0). Sea: Open-Meteo Marine 2022–2024. Averages for 5 places on this page.
Sea water temperature at beaches in Greece
Measured today and typical for the season. Updated daily.
| Beach | Region | Now | Usual this month | Swim season (22 °C+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navagio Beach | Ionian Islands | 26.3 °C | 25–29 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Vrachos Beach – Parga | Epirus | 26.3 °C | 25–29 °C | Jun – Oct |
| Elafonisi beach | Crete | 25.9 °C | 25–27 °C | Jun – Nov |
| Kyra Panagia beach | South Aegean | 25.4 °C | 25–27 °C | Jun – Nov |
| Balos lagoon | Crete | 25.0 °C | 24–27 °C | Jun – Oct |
Current: Open-Meteo Marine (sea surface temperature), cached for 1 day. Monthly: 2022–2024 averages.
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