Top 5 Swimming Spots in Greece
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Dodecanese
1. Vatses Beach – Astypalea
A hidden cove framed by cliffs and reachable only by boat or a long hike — Vatses feels like the end of the world.
2. Lapathos Beach – Symi
Wild and dramatic, Lapathos is one of Symi’s most secluded beaches, embraced by steep hills and crystal-clear waters.
3. Alimia Beach – Chalki
Located on an uninhabited islet between Rhodes and Chalki, this beach offers total solitude and turquoise waters over white sand.
4. Hochlakuora Beach – Lipsi
A peaceful and untamed bay on the north side of Lipsi, perfect for anchoring and escaping everything.
5. Didimes Beach – Patmos
Named after the twin coves it forms, Didimes is quiet, remote, and blissfully undevelope
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Cyclades
1. Detis Beach – Kato Koufonissi
A secret hideout in a deserted island. No roads, no crowds — just a small stretch of sand and endless blue.
2. Gramvoussas Beach – Amorgos
One of Amorgos’ rawest spots, Gramvoussas is accessible only by sea. Rocks, wind, and a strong sense of freedom.
3. Despotiko Beach – Antiparos
Facing an ancient sanctuary, this wild beach combines history, nature, and complete disconnection.
4. Kaló Ampeli – Serifos
A small bay surrounded by dramatic cliffs, perfect for a quiet swim and sunbathing on polished rocks.
5. Kalotaritissa Beach – Donoussa
Golden sand and clear water in a protected bay that feels like your own private paradise.
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Ionian Islands
1. Fteri Beach – Kefalonia
White pebbles, blue caves, and dramatic cliffs — Fteri is as wild and cinematic as it gets.
2. Péra Pigadi – Ithaca
A tiny beach on a tiny islet off Ithaca. Best reached by dinghy, ideal for swimming and snorkeling in peace.
3. Ágios Emilianos – Kastos
A forgotten corner of the Ionian, this beach blends olive trees, clear sea, and deep calm.
4. Sarakiniko – Antipaxos
Often overshadowed by Voutoumi, Sarakiniko is wilder, less crowded, and just as stunning.
5. Erimitis Beach – Paxos
A breathtaking stretch of white pebbles at the foot of dramatic cliffs. One of the best sunset spots in the Ionian.