Greece is a resort widely popular among Russian tourists. It is famous for its exotic nature and incredibly beautiful beaches. Let's talk further about those resorts that have the best sandy beaches of the country, offering decent conditions for relaxation.
Resorts Rating
Modern tour operators offer a large selection of tours to the islands of Greece and the resorts of this country located in the mainland. The ranking of the best of them includes:
- Crete.
- Corfu
- Santorini.
- Kos.
- Athens.
- Halkidiki.
- Athens.
- Sithonia.
- Thassos.
- Mykonos.
- Peloponnese.
Next, we consider in more detail each of these resorts, as well as a list of the best sandy beaches available on them.
Rating of the best beaches
What beaches are worth visiting, wanting to arrange an unforgettable vacation? The rating of the best beaches in the country includes:
- Elafonisi.
- Balos.
- Mitros.
- Perissa.
- Paleokastritsa.
- Tsambika.
Elafonisi and Balos are resort areas located on the island of Crete, Elafonisi is an incredibly beautiful place strewn with pink sand, in some places mixed with white. Shallow water is observed here, and the water is constantly warmed up to a comfortable temperature, making the beach perfect for families with children. As for Balos, it is located in a very beautiful and cozy place, surrounded by mountains. The coast of Balos is presented in the form of a small bay, sheltered from the wind. Despite the fact that this place is quite inaccessible and has an underdeveloped infrastructure, it is one of the most popular beaches in Greece.
Mitros is a beach located on the small island of Kefalonia. At this place, it is not recommended to rest with children, since in the coastal part there is a great depth. On the coast of Mitros, you can relax on the fine sand, in some places mixed with white pebbles.
Perissa is one of the best beaches on the island of Santorini. Its coast is famous for its crystal clear and always warm water, black sand, as well as the fact that in the resort area there are a large number of entertainment places and restaurants serving delicious dishes of traditional Greek cuisine.
Lovers of gatherings in taverns should definitely go to the beach of Paleokastritsa, the coast of which offers a wide selection of unique catering establishments. Actual entertainment here is a boat trip on the water. Some excursions are organized to the nearest caves.
And finally, a few words about another popular tourist beach in Greece - Tsambika. It is located on the island of Rhodes and extends along the coastline for as much as 800 meters. The entire beach area is covered with golden and pink sand, and the coastal part of the sea is famous for its shallow water.
Features holidays in the resorts of Greece
Special attention should be paid to the main features of holidays in the resorts of Greece. It is important to understand that almost all of them offer a well-developed infrastructure, as well as the cleanliness and picturesque beaches.
Tourists wishing to spend their holidays in an environment full of romance are best to consider resorts located on the Greek islands, of which Thassos, Mykonos, Kos, Crete, and also Corfu are considered to be very popular. Fans of ancient sights are best served with a trip to Rhodes, while luxury lovers have the direct road to Corfu.
Those who want to explore as many sights of this historical region as possible should pay attention to the coastal parts of mainland Greece, where life begins to boil actively with the onset of sunset. Tourists should not forget about vigilance, even though Greece is a country with a low crime rate. Walking through the streets of cities, it is necessary to remember from the fact that the public use of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited in the country. Moreover, when choosing souvenirs for friends and relatives, it is important to exclude from the number of purchases those that may be of some value or antiquity - the discovery of such at the airport will entail a fine in the amount established by local law.
Practice shows that visiting beaches in Greece is carried out mainly on a free basis. However, it should be borne in mind that the use of infrastructure here is paid, so there will be no money at all.
Crete
If you want to visit the best Greek beaches, you must take a ticket to the island of Crete. It is here, according to experts in the field of tourism business, that the best sandy beaches of Greece are located in the resort regions of Heraklion, Rethymnon, Lassithi and Chania.
It is worth noting that it is in Rethymnon that the best sandy beaches are suitable for families with children: Damnoni, Plakias, Polirizo, located in one village - Rodakino. In Greece, sandy beaches for families with children can also be found in the Heraklion region - there is clean shallow water near the coast, and Keratokambos, Gouves, Gournes, Agia Pelagia and Cataliki are considered the best areas for recreation.
Corfu
One of the best resorts in Greece with sandy beaches is the island of Corfu. Its coast is famous for the presence of a mass of bays, the beaches off the coast of which are ideal for families with children, because, in addition to being distinguished by its shallow water, the water warms up very quickly and maintains a rather high temperature for a long period.
The best beaches in the resort region of Corfu are Dassia and Agios Stefanos. Each of them boasts a gentle approach to the sea. No less popular are the beaches of Nissaki, Arillas, Paleokastritsa and Gouvia.
Santorini
This is a unique region in Greece, on the coast of which you can find beautiful beaches with colorful sand. So, in particular, on the beaches of Perissa and Kamari, one can observe a black cover, which was formed due to an extinct volcano located near the coast. It is worth noting that Russian tourists love this place very much for its picturesqueness.
Kos
The small island of Kos, located in the waters of the Aegean Sea, also offers tourists a large selection of beaches and flowering gardens located next to them. It is noted that the predominant number of recreation areas on this island is covered with soft and clean sand.
The most popular beaches on the island of Kos are Agios Fokas, Paralia Parrantes, Mastichari and Kardamena. According to most tourists, Lambi Beach is ideal for families.
Athens
It is known that in Greece, holiday resorts with sandy beaches are located in the area of the capital of the state - Athens. In addition to the beautiful beaches, a large selection of upscale 4-5 * hotels is offered here, which provides for an all-inclusive vacation. Within the city itself, you can find a large number of cozy restaurants, as well as other interesting places.
Speaking of beaches, it is worth noting that the best of them are on the outskirts of the capital. The most suitable for tourist holidays include Voula, Glyfada, Akti Vouliagmeni, as well as Faliron. In addition, having visited Athens, tourists can visit the luxurious beach clubs Astir and Alimos.
Kassandra
The rating of the best resorts in Greece with sandy beaches includes Kassandra. This resort is located on the Halkidi Peninsula, in its western region.
As for the beaches in this region, their total length is more than 50 km. As noted, here you can find both ennobled and wild areas for recreation, as well as in the region there are private beaches assigned to the territories of hotels.
The best beaches in Kassandra are Kallithea, Nea Fokia, Mudunu, Paliouri, Solina and Kassandra Palace, as well as Pefhokori. It is worth noting that Kassandra is precisely a unique region in Greece with the best hotels. With sandy beaches, there are 4-5 * holiday destinations such as Alkionis Apartments, Calypso, Blue Bay and Dionysos Hotel Apart & Studio.
Halkidiki
Halkidiki Peninsula is included in the list of the best resorts in Greece with sandy beaches for relaxation.
The peculiarity of the peninsula itself is that its coastline resembles a trident, in each recess of which there are stunning beaches suitable for a pleasant pastime of tourists from different regions of the world. By the way, one of the main attractions is located here - Mount Athos, however, the territory of this object is closed to public access.
Tourists should be aware that beautiful sandy beaches can be found on either side of the Halkidiki peninsula. All of them are ideally equipped for relaxation and have a developed infrastructure.
Sithonia
Despite the fact that Sithonia is famous for its mountainous and forested terrain, in the territory of this region you can find excellent beaches, ideal for relaxing as a family or in a friendly company of friends.
The peculiarity of the beaches of Sithonia is that they are all located in the very depths of the bays, due to which the formation of storms is completely excluded. The best sandy beaches of Sithonia are Perfohori, Kriopigi, Kallithea and Afitos.
Mainland Greece
Speaking about the resorts of mainland Greece with sandy beaches, it is certainly worth noting that the best of them are located on the right coast of Thermaikos Gulf. Speaking about the left side of the same bay, only those places for recreation that are formed in the Paralia Katerini area can be distinguished as worthy.
The riviera can also offer some decent sandy beaches, but it is worth noting that some of them have a pebble interspersing. North of Athens, you can sit on a beautiful and very comfortable beach in a small place Nea Makri. Moving from Athens along the mainland towards the island of Aegina, you can also get to the beautiful shallow beaches. By the way, here you can enjoy real pistachios, which are recognized as the most delicious.
Peloponnese
Greece's all-inclusive sandy beaches can be found on the Peloponnese Peninsula. It is here that the length of the coastal strip, covered with soft and clean sand, is more than 10 km, and if you move south from the town of Nafplion, you can enjoy the sun lying on a sandy and pebble beach.
The Greeks themselves prefer to relax on the beaches located between Kalogria and Finikundas. This fact is not surprising at all, because it is here that you can meet long sandy spits with a shallow entry into a clean and warm sea.
Would you like to see something very interesting? In this case, you can visit the beach, located within walking distance from the town of Valtaki, washed by the warm Gulf of Lakonikos. This lane for recreation is quite wide and long, and off the coast vacationers can watch an abandoned ship, which is considered a local attraction.
Rhodes
A popular resort in Greece with sandy beaches for recreation is Rhodes - an island that boasts a real abundance of upscale holiday destinations in demand among tourists from around the world. The most popular resorts here are: Tholos, Faliraki, Pefkos, as well as Tsambika.
In addition, the island of Rhodes is ideal for relaxing for those who love excursions - its area has a large number of attractions.
Mykonos
Among the best resorts in Greece with sandy beaches for children is the island of Mykonos, the coast of which boasts a large number of beautiful and clean areas for relaxation with shallow water. Tourists who want to relax here should know that during the daytime beach life is raging in Mykonos, and in the evening there are lots of bars, nightclubs and restaurants that are quickly filled with people who want to have fun.
Thassos
Thassos is another island located off the coast of Greece, offering a decent vacation to tourists from around the world.
The picturesque coast of Thassos is covered with fine white pebbles mixed with soft sand, and is also very rugged. On the beautiful beaches you can find a huge amount of coniferous vegetation, as well as unusual mountain landscapes, which often attract the attention of fans of exotic photo shoots.
When planning your vacation on the beaches of Thassos, it is worth considering that this island is located north of the Balkan Peninsula for as much as 6 km, because of its climate is pretty cool.