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Best Beaches with Free Parking in the Ionian Islands

We rank the 6 beaches with free parking in the Ionian Islands. Myrtos Beach (Greece) comes first with 4.9 / 5, followed by Navagio Beach, Dafnoudi Beach.

The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 2 of the 6 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.

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1Myrtos Beach

Kefalonia, Greece · 4.9 / 5 · Moderate access · about 27 °C

Consistently ranked among Europe's most beautiful beaches — gleaming white pebbles meet the most intense shade of turquoise blue imaginable, framed by towering cliffs.

2Navagio Beach

Zakynthos, Greece · 4.9 / 5 · Moderate access · about 26 °C

The iconic Shipwreck Beach, enclosed by soaring white limestone cliffs — arguably the most photographed beach in the world.

Dafnoudi Beach, Fiskardo area, Kefalonia

3Dafnoudi Beach

Fiskardo area, Kefalonia · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A small, sheltered pebble cove on the north tip of Kefalonia near Fiskardo, with calm turquoise water and a pine forest behind it.

Pefkoulia Beach, Lefkada, Pefkoulia, Agios Nikitas, Lefkada

4Pefkoulia Beach, Lefkada

Pefkoulia, Agios Nikitas, Lefkada · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Pefkoulia is a long beach of golden sand and pebbles on the west coast of Lefkada, below steep green hills near Agios Nikitas.

Xi Beach, Kefalonia, Xi, Paliki, Kefalonia

5Xi Beach, Kefalonia

Xi, Paliki, Kefalonia · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Xi Beach is a long stretch of reddish-gold sand on the Paliki peninsula of Kefalonia, south of Lixouri, backed by low clay cliffs.

6Xigia Beach

Zakynthos, Ionian Islands · 4.3 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A small sandy and rocky cove on the north-east coast of Zakynthos, known for its sulphur springs, cloudy-turquoise water and pale cliffs.

Quick comparison

#	Beach	Country	Score	Water	Best season	Access
1	Myrtos Beach	Greece	4.9	27 °C	June–September	Moderate
2	Navagio Beach	Greece	4.9	26 °C	June–September	Moderate
3	Dafnoudi Beach	Greece	4.5	24 °C	May–October	Moderate
4	Pefkoulia Beach, Lefkada	Greece	4.5	25 °C	June–September	Easy
5	Xi Beach, Kefalonia	Greece	4.4	25 °C	June–September	Easy
6	Xigia Beach	Greece	4.3	24 °C	June–September	Moderate

How we picked these beaches

Included when our practical info reports free parking at or near the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Lots can fill early in summer. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the top-rated beaches with free parking in the Ionian Islands?

Our top three are Myrtos Beach (4.9 out of 5), Navagio Beach (4.9 out of 5), Dafnoudi Beach (4.5 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.

When is the best time to visit these beaches?

Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.

Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?

Pefkoulia Beach, Lefkada, Xi Beach, Kefalonia have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.

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