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June 23, 2015

Top 10 Exotic Beaches in Greece
Check the top ten exotic beaches in Greece! From Kefalonia, Lefkada, Antipaxi and Zakynthos to Crete, Koufonisi, Elafonisos and Ikaria, we found for you the best beaches in Greece!

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Balos, Crete

Balos

The Lagoon of Balos is an exotic sandy beach of turquoise waters with a unique geomorphological shape located on the northwest side of the prefecture. It is one of the most beautiful areas of the country, declared as an important natural area from the European Network of Natura 2000. Balos is known for its wild natural beauty and its exotic scenery. The lagoon is accessible either from a rough track road from the village of Kaliviani or by excursion boat from Kissamos.

Pori, Ano Koufonisi
Pori

Pori is a golden sandy beach with aquamarine waters located on the east side of the island. It is the most beautiful beaches of Ano Koufonisi.

 

Seychelles, Ikaria

Seychelles

The beach of Seychelles is one of the most beautiful beaches of the country. It is a white sandy and pebbled beach with turquoise waters and imposing white cliffs that compose magical sceneries.

Navagio, Zakynthos

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The  Navagio beach of Zakynthos is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean located on the western side of the island. The beach owes its name to the shipwreck of ship Panayiotis that transported illegal cigarettes in 1983. The vestiges of the ship can be seen on the middle of the white sandy beach with its turquoise waters. It is worth noting that the Shipwreck Beach is a famous base jumping location. The shipwreck beach is accessible by boat from the harbour of Porto Vromi

Myrtos, Kefalonia

Myrtos

The beach of Myrtos is a sandy beach with turquoise waters located on the north side of the island. Characterized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Myrtos stands out for its exotic sceneries and its wild beauty. Surrounded from white rocky cliffs and verdant vegetation, the beach has spectacular sceneries. Keep in mind, however, that Myrtos suffers from strong winds. Watching the sunset from the western coast of Myrtos is a unique spectacle.

Elafonisi, Crete

Elafonisi

The beach of Elafonisi is one of the most beautiful places of Crete located on the southwestern side of the island. As the shape of Elafonisi is oblong, it gives the impression of an isle. Elafonisi is an exotic peninsula with white and pink sand and turquoise waters. The isle is full of sand lilies, dunes and junipers while the endangered species of the turtle Caretta Caretta nest on the isle. Elafonisi has been declared as a protected area under the European Network of Natura 2000.

Simos, Elafonisos

Simos

Simos beach in Elafonisos Island is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches of the country. The beach consists from two beaches, Mikros Simos and Megalos Simos.  A narrow stretch of white sand divides these two magnificent beaches which are gifted with turquoise exotic waters. When the weather is windy, Simos is ideal for windsurfing.

Egremni, Lefkada

Egremni

The beach of Egremni is a long sandy and pebbled beach with turquoise waters located on the southwest side of the island. Characterized as one of the most beautiful beaches of Lefkada, Egremni beach distinguishes for its impressive cliffs and its whitish pebbles that resemble exotic sceneries. The beach is well organized with numerous amenities including sunbeds, umbrellas and beach bars while the cliffs provide shade to the ones looking for seclusion and privacy.

Voutoumi, Antipaxi

Voutoumi

The beach of Voutoumi is a sandy beach with turquoise waters located on the northeast side of Antipaxos Island. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of the country distinguished for its tropical sceneries and its verdurous vegetation.

Porto Katsiki, Lefkada
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Porto Katsiki is a long sandy beach with turquoise waters located on the south side of the island. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean distinguished for its dramatic whitish cliffs and its lush vegetation. Porto Katsiki is one of the most impressive natural sceneries of Lefkada. There are numerous sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach while the cliffs offer secluded spots for those looking for relaxation and privacy.

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