Each one has surprising features like shipwrecks, pink sand, notable history, and more.
Balos, Crete
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Balos isnt just a beach it’s a lagoon with shallow waters.
It’s also a traveler favorite, counting Prince Charles and Princess Diana as famous past visitors.
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Spend a day lazing on the soft white sand or floating in the calm waters.
Instead, youll see a Martian-like landscape made of white volcanic rock that falls into the azure sea.
Elafonissi Beach, Crete
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Looking for a splash of color?
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Head to Elafonissi Beach on theisland of Crete.
Here, youll find soft, pastel-pink sand lapping with gin-clear waters, creating a picture-perfect scene.
The area is a protected nature reserve which means there are few amenities.
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This beach is also famous among windsurfers, thanks to its breezes.
you’re free to even catch the Professional Windsurfing World Cup here every August.
Its an excellent place for families with small children.
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VisitBeach House, a delightful dining venue serving locally sourced bites, for a meal while you’re there.
This beach is rather famous, so expect a crowd, but thats half the fun.
Paleokastritsa Beach, Corfu
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Want a few Instagram-worthy photos?
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Visit Paleokastritsa Beach in Corfu, one of Greeces most picturesque destinations.
Located close to Marathon, this beach is quite convenient and just as beautiful.
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