Unspoiled Beaches Without Sunbeds in Greece
We rank the 16 unspoiled beaches without sunbeds in Greece. Navagio Beach (Greece) comes first with 4.9 / 5, followed by Voidokilia Beach, Porto Timoni.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 6 of the 16 have easy access, and 11 are hidden gems.
1Navagio Beach
Zakynthos, Greece · 4.9 / 5 · Moderate access · about 26 °CThe iconic Shipwreck Beach, enclosed by soaring white limestone cliffs — arguably the most photographed beach in the world.
2Voidokilia Beach
Pylos, Messinia, Greece · 4.8 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA near perfect omega shaped bay of fine sand on the Messinian coast, with calm shallow water and the Gialova lagoon wildlife area just behind it.
3Porto Timoni
Afionas, Corfu · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °CTwo back-to-back coves on the north-west coast of Corfu, separated by a narrow strip of land.
4Sarakiniko
Milos, Greece · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA lunar shoreline of smooth white volcanic rock sculpted by wind and sea, with deep clear water for swimming from the rocks.
5Katergo Beach
Katergo, Folegandros · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °CA wild, unspoilt cove on the south-east side of Folegandros, backed by tall cliffs and with deep blue water.
6Kleftiko
Milos, Cyclades, Greece · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °CA cluster of white rock arches, caves and sheltered coves on the south-west coast of Milos, once used as a pirate hideout.
7Preveli Beach
Rethymno, Crete, Greece · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °CA cove of sand and pebbles where a river meets the sea, below steep cliffs on the south coast of Crete.
8Seitan Limani
Akrotiri, Chania, Crete, Greece · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °CA tiny sandy inlet squeezed between steep rock walls on the Akrotiri peninsula, with deep turquoise water.
9Agiofarago Beach, Crete
Agiofarago, Heraklion, south Crete · 4.5 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °CAgiofarago is a small beach at the foot of a narrow limestone gorge on the south coast of Crete, in the Heraklion region near Matala.
10Agios Sostis Beach
Mykonos · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CA quiet sandy beach on the north coast of Mykonos, far from the busy clubs of the south.
11Dafnoudi Beach
Fiskardo area, Kefalonia · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA small, sheltered pebble cove on the north tip of Kefalonia near Fiskardo, with calm turquoise water and a pine forest behind it.
12Fava Beach, Vourvourou
Vourvourou, Sithonia, Halkidiki · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CFava is a sandy beach at Vourvourou on the Sithonia peninsula of Halkidiki, with calm, shallow water and a view of small wooded islands in the bay.
13Fakistra Beach, Pelion
Fakistra, Zagora, Pelion · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CFakistra is a small pebble beach on the Aegean coast of Pelion, reached by a steep road down through chestnut and olive trees.
14Tsigrado Beach
Milos · 4.4 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °CA small sandy cove on Milos reached by a steep cliff path, with clear turquoise water.
15Agnontas Beach, Skopelos
Agnontas, Skopelos · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CAgnontas is a small fishing hamlet on a narrow green bay on the south-west coast of Skopelos.
16Fasolou Beach, Sifnos
Fasolou, Faros, Sifnos · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CFasolou is a small sandy bay close to the fishing hamlet of Faros on Sifnos, with clear shallow water and low dry hills around it.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navagio Beach | Greece | 4.9 | 26 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Voidokilia Beach | Greece | 4.8 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 3 | Porto Timoni | Greece | 4.7 | 24 °C | May–October | Challenging |
| 4 | Sarakiniko | Greece | 4.7 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 5 | Katergo Beach | Greece | 4.6 | 23 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 6 | Kleftiko | Greece | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 7 | Preveli Beach | Greece | 4.6 | 23 °C | May–October | Challenging |
| 8 | Seitan Limani | Greece | 4.6 | 23 °C | May–October | Challenging |
| 9 | Agiofarago Beach, Crete | Greece | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 10 | Agios Sostis Beach | Greece | 4.5 | 23 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 11 | Dafnoudi Beach | Greece | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 12 | Fava Beach, Vourvourou | Greece | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 13 | Fakistra Beach, Pelion | Greece | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 14 | Tsigrado Beach | Greece | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 15 | Agnontas Beach, Skopelos | Greece | 4.3 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 16 | Fasolou Beach, Sifnos | Greece | 4.3 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our practical info reports no sunbed or umbrella rental, so the beach stays natural, then ranked by editorial score. Bring shade and water. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated unspoiled beaches without sunbeds in Greece?
Our top three are Navagio Beach (4.9 out of 5), Voidokilia Beach (4.8 out of 5), Porto Timoni (4.7 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 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Voidokilia Beach, Sarakiniko, Fava Beach, Vourvourou, Fakistra Beach, Pelion, Agnontas Beach, Skopelos and 1 more 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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