Avali beach is a secluded, sheltered cove on the west coast of Lefkada, a postcard-perfect crescent of crystalline water, white pebbly sand and golden-green cliffs. Its name comes from the Lefkadian dialect and means shelter, which fits perfectly: tucked beneath the cliffs near the village of Kalamitsi. Avali beach has a protected cove and unusually … Read more
Kavalikefta beach is one of the most dramatic and photogenic beaches on the west coast of Lefkada, a small, wild cove of clear turquoise water framed by towering white cliffs. What sets it apart are the giant pale boulders scattered across its sand and pebbles, which create shaded nooks and a striking, sculptural landscape found … Read more
Gialos beach is one of the wide, wild and blissfully uncrowded shores of the west coast of Lefkada, a long sweep of sand and smooth white pebbles beneath green mountains. Lying about 35 kilometres south-west of Lefkada Town and just north of the famous Egremni. Gialos beach shares the west coast’s clear blue water and … Read more
Panormos Beach occupies a large, sheltered bay on the west coast of Skopelos, a pine-covered island in the Northern Sporades. The beach mixes fine pebbles with patches of sand, backed by a slope of Aleppo pine that runs close to the shore. Panormos ranks among the oldest-established resort areas on Skopelos, and its deep bay … Read more
Atspas Beach ranks among the calmest and most family-friendly shores on the west coast of Thassos, tucked into a small, sheltered bay beside the village of Skala Marion. Very fine sand covers both the shore and the seabed, while shallow, crystal-clear water shelves gently from the sand and warms quickly under the summer sun. Two … Read more
Porto Roxa is a rocky swimming cove on the west coast of Zakynthos, below the hill village of Agios Leon. Instead of sand it has flat rock ledges and platforms that run down to deep, clear turquoise water, with ladders and steps to help swimmers in and out. The water is exceptionally clear and good … Read more
Agios Leon is a traditional hill village on the west side of Zakynthos, set among vineyards, olive groves and rolling country above the sea cliffs. It takes its name from its church and keeps a quiet, rural pace, with village squares, tavernas and stone houses. The village is the gateway to some of the wildest … Read more
Korakonisi is a small, wild rocky cove on the west coast of Zakynthos, named for the little rock islet that rises just off the shore. It lies below the village of Agios Leon, reached by a track and a flight of steps down the cliffs. There is no sand here, only smooth rock ledges and … Read more
Porto Limnionas is a narrow rocky cove tucked into the west coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, a short distance from the hill village of Agios Leon. There is no sand here. The inlet resembles a small fjord sliced into the cliffs, and flat white rocks frame the opening like natural platforms. Swimmers walk … Read more
Agios Ioannis on Milos is a secluded set of three golden-sand coves on the southwest coast, below a historic monastery, famous for a brilliant sunset. Plan beach days and tours through My Greece Tours. Agios Ioannis is one of the wildest, most scenic corners of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the beach, … Read more