Best Beaches with Sunbeds in the Cyclades

We rank the 25 beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in the Cyclades. Kolona Beach (Greece) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Agia Anna Beach, Naxos, Agios Prokopios Beach.

The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 23 of the 25 have easy access, and 3 are hidden gems.

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1Kolona Beach

Kythnos, Cyclades · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A narrow strip of fine sand joining the main island of Kythnos to the islet of Agios Loukas, with water on both sides.

2Agia Anna Beach, Naxos

Agia Anna, Naxos, Cyclades · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °C

Agia Anna is a village beach on the south-west coast of Naxos, with a long strip of golden sand, clear water and a row of tavernas and small hotels behind the shore.

3Agios Prokopios Beach

Agios Prokopios, Naxos, Greece · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long sandy beach on the west coast of Naxos, with shallow turquoise water and views across to Paros.

4Golden Beach Paros

Paros · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long sandy beach on the east coast of Paros, open to the wind and popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers in summer.

5Kolymbithres Beach

Naoussa, Paros, Cyclades · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

A beach near Naoussa on Paros, known for its smooth, sculpted rock formations that separate small sandy coves.

6Mylopotas Beach

Mylopotas, Ios, Cyclades · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

A wide horseshoe bay of golden sand, about 2 km from Chora on Ios.

7Plaka Beach

Naxos, Cyclades, Greece · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A very long sand beach on the southwest coast of Naxos, backed by dunes and open to the Aegean.

8Psili Ammos Beach, Serifos

Psili Ammos, Serifos, Cyclades · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Psili Ammos is a quiet cove of fine pale sand on the south-east coast of Serifos, with shallow turquoise water and a line of tamarisk trees behind the beach.

9Red Beach Santorini

Akrotiri, Santorini · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A pebble beach on the south coast of Santorini near Akrotiri, set below tall red volcanic cliffs with deep blue water.

10Santa Maria Beach

Naoussa, Paros · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sandy bay on the north coast of Paros near Naoussa, with clear water and a relaxed summer atmosphere.

11Elia Beach

Elia, Mykonos, Greece · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

One of the longer sandy beaches on Mykonos, a wide strip of golden sand and clear water on the south coast.

12Firiplaka Beach

Milos · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sandy beach on Milos below colourful volcanic cliffs, with clear turquoise water.

13Kalo Livadi Beach

Mykonos · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long sandy bay on the south-east coast of Mykonos with turquoise water.

14Paleochori Beach

Milos · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sandy bay on the south coast of Milos, with a small settlement along the shore and blue water.

15Platis Gialos Beach

Mykonos · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered sandy bay on the south coast of Mykonos with clear water and a lively waterfront behind the beach.

16Vlychada Beach, Santorini

Vlychada, Santorini, Cyclades · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °C

Vlychada is a quiet beach on the south coast of Santorini, with dark volcanic sand and pebbles below pale eroded cliffs.

17Agios Georgios Beach, Naxos

Agios Georgios, Naxos Town, Cyclades · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °C

Agios Georgios is the town beach of Naxos, a long strip of sand with shallow, calm water just a short walk south of the old harbour.

18Kalafatis Beach

Kalafatis, Mykonos · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long golden bay on the east coast of Mykonos, with a more relaxed feel than the famous party beaches.

19Paradise Beach

Mykonos, Cyclades · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long sandy bay on the south coast of Mykonos, known for its beach clubs and lively atmosphere from morning to night.

20Perivolos Beach, Santorini

Perivolos, Santorini · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Perivolos is a long beach of dark volcanic sand and fine pebbles on the south coast of Santorini, lined with relaxed beach bars and sunbeds.

21Spiaggia di Giardini Naxos

Giardini Naxos, Sicily · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Giardini Naxos is a bay of grey pebbles and warm clear water at the foot of Taormina, with Mount Etna smoking in the distance.

22Super Paradise Beach

Plintri, Mykonos · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

A sandy cove on the south coast of Mykonos, known for its beach clubs and lively atmosphere.

23Kamari Beach

Kamari, Santorini, Cyclades, Greece · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A long beach of dark volcanic sand and pebbles on the east coast of Santorini, backed by a seafront strip of hotels, cafes and tavernas.

24Perissa Beach

Perissa, Santorini · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

Perissa is a long beach of black volcanic sand and fine pebbles on the southeast coast of Santorini, beneath the rocky ridge of Mesa Vouno.

25Pollonia Beach, Milos

Pollonia, Milos, Cyclades · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °C

Pollonia is a small fishing village on the north-east tip of Milos, with a calm sandy beach beside the harbour and shallow water that suits children.

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How we picked these beaches

Included when our practical info says sunbeds or umbrellas can be rented on or next to the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Prices change each season, so confirm locally. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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