Hidden Gem Beaches in Greece

We rank the 22 hidden gem beaches in Greece. Balos Lagoon (Greece) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by Kolona Beach, Lalaria Beach.

The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 2 of the 22 have easy access, and 22 are hidden gems.

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1Balos Lagoon

Crete, Greece · 4.8 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °C

A shallow lagoon of pale pink sand and impossible blues at the tip of the Gramvousa peninsula.

2Kolona 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.

3Lalaria Beach

Skiathos · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A striking beach of smooth white pebbles beneath tall cliffs on the north coast of Skiathos, with sea arches and caves nearby.

4Porto Timoni

Afionas, Corfu · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

Two back-to-back coves on the north-west coast of Corfu, separated by a narrow strip of land.

5Apella Beach

Apella, Karpathos · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °C

A pretty bay of white pebbles and very clear water on the east coast of Karpathos, set under green hills.

6Glyka Nera Beach

Sfakia, Crete · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A pebble cove on the south coast of Crete beneath steep cliffs, known for cool freshwater springs that mix with the clear sea.

7Katergo Beach

Katergo, Folegandros · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °C

A wild, unspoilt cove on the south-east side of Folegandros, backed by tall cliffs and with deep blue water.

8Kavourotrypes Beach

Sithonia, Halkidiki · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A string of small coves on the east coast of Sithonia, also known as Orange Beach.

9Kleftiko

Milos, Cyclades, Greece · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A cluster of white rock arches, caves and sheltered coves on the south-west coast of Milos, once used as a pirate hideout.

10Mylos Beach

Agios Nikitas, Lefkada · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A wild, mostly pebbly beach south of Agios Nikitas, framed by steep green hills and bright blue water.

11Preveli Beach

Rethymno, Crete, Greece · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °C

A cove of sand and pebbles where a river meets the sea, below steep cliffs on the south coast of Crete.

12Seitan Limani

Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °C

A tiny sandy inlet squeezed between steep rock walls on the Akrotiri peninsula, with deep turquoise water.

13Agios Sostis Beach

Mykonos · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A quiet sandy beach on the north coast of Mykonos, far from the busy clubs of the south.

14Dafnoudi 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.

15Gidaki Beach

Ithaca, Ionian Islands · 4.5 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A remote pebble cove on the east coast of Ithaca, backed by pale cliffs and clear blue water.

16Kalamitsi Beach

Kalamitsi, Lefkada · 4.5 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °C

A string of pebble coves on the west coast of Lefkada below the village of Kalamitsi, with clear water under steep cliffs.

17Kokkinokastro Beach

Alonnisos, Greece · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A pebble beach on the east coast of Alonnisos, named for its red cliffs, with rocky islets just offshore.

18Mikro Alyko Beach

Naxos · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A small sandy cove on the south-west coast of Naxos, with clear turquoise water and a rocky headland on one side.

19Petani Beach

Paliki, Kefalonia · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A long beach of pale sand and pebbles beneath white limestone cliffs on the west coast of the Paliki peninsula, with clear water and a relaxed atmosphere.

20Kedrodasos Beach

Chania, Crete · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A quiet stretch of pale sand and clear water on the south-west coast of Crete, a short distance from Elafonisi.

21Triopetra Beach

Rethymno, South Crete · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A long, quiet beach of sand and fine pebbles on the south coast of Crete, named for the three rock formations standing in the water.

22Marathi Beach

Kato Marathi, Chania, Crete · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A sandy bay beach near Chania in western Crete with clear water, rows of umbrellas and sunbeds in season, and a tree-lined backdrop.

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Included when we flag the beach as a hidden gem, meaning it is quieter than the headline beaches nearby, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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