Easiest Beaches to Reach in the Cyclades

We rank the 27 easy-access beaches in the Cyclades. Sarakiniko (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. 27 of the 27 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.

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1Sarakiniko

Milos, Greece · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A lunar shoreline of smooth white volcanic rock sculpted by wind and sea, with deep clear water for swimming from the rocks.

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.

6Mikri Vigla Beach

Mikri Vigla, Naxos · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

Long, pale beaches on the south-west coast of Naxos, split into two bays by a small rocky headland.

7Mylopotas 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.

8Plaka 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.

9Psili 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.

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.

18Fasolou Beach, Sifnos

Fasolou, Faros, Sifnos · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °C

Fasolou is a small sandy bay close to the fishing hamlet of Faros on Sifnos, with clear shallow water and low dry hills around it.

19Kalafatis 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.

20Paradise 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.

21Perivolos 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.

22Psarou Beach, Mykonos

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

Psarou is a sheltered sandy bay on the south coast of Mykonos, and one of the best known beaches on the island.

23Spiaggia 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.

24Super 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.

25Kamari 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.

26Perissa 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.

27Pollonia 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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Included when our access rating is Easy (a short, flat walk or direct road access), then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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