Leading world travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller presents the 8 most beautiful beaches in Greece.
According to its artice, Greece has more than 6,000 islands and islets and 8500 miles long coastline,voffering infinite choices of beaches.
Consequently, even though travelers have personal preferences, these beaches stand out for their sand, surfing, history and secret locations.
Enjoy them…
Navagio Beach, Zakynthos
Why we love it: Sheltered by cliffs, Navagio is only accessible by boat, and draws its name (“Shipwreck”) from a freighter that ran aground, was abandoned, and still rests in the beach’s white sands today.
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Sarakiniko, Milos
Why we love it: Large, sun-bleached rocks eroded by saltwater stretch out over the sea, and give the impression that you’re standing on the moon.
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Porto Katsiki, Lefkada
Why we love it: Though visitors can now park atop the cliff and walk down 80 steps to the sand below, this beach translates to “Goat Port,” since previously, goats were the only ones able to reach the area.
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Lalaria, Skiathos
Why we love it: Lalaria is the Greek word for pebbles, which line the beach and give it its name. Just don’t dream of taking a white pebble home for a souvenir: Authorities on Skiathos have threatened fines of up to $1,100.
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Balos Beach and Lagoon, Crete
Why we love it: White (and up close, pink) sand stretches surround shallow pools of saltwater, making for a beautiful, secluded spot; Prince Charles and Princess Diana reputedly spent part of their honeymoon here, floating on the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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St Paul’s Bay, Rhodes
Why we love it: St. Paul reportedly landed here in the year 51 A.D. to preach Christianity to the island’s citizens, and the picturesque bay has since become popular for another sort of religious experience—albeit the kind with warm water and golden sand.
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Myrtos, Kefalonia
Why we love it: Its hard-to-reach location—between two mountains, Agia Dynati and Kalon Oros, backed by steep limestone cliffs—doesn’t deter travelers from hiking down to the turquoise water.
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Voidokoilia, Messinia
Why we love it: In the shape of the Greek letter omega (Ω), Voidokoilia has had the same name since ancient times—Homer even referred to it in his poems.
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