Tag: Greek beach

Karpathos: still cheap and an island bargain

There may be a list of the large and the famous Greek islands that prefer Greek and foreign tourists, but the smallest ones often they have their own secrets and treasures. Also, there are islands that you may not even think about but they can offer you quality, cheap holidays and strong emotions. Such a Greek island is Karpathos! It has dozens of beauties, unique beaches and special gastronomy. And at very normal prices. Karpathos: The Greek island that is the cheapest destinations in the world Karpathos is an economic ...

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An unknown deserted beach just an hour from Athens

If you think you have exhausted all the nearby beaches in Athens then you probably need to explore Attica and the surrounding places a little more. For example, you may not know that there is an unknown beach that almost always has very few people and you can enjoy a quiet Sunday swim there. The reason is Almyra beach only an hour away from Athens. There you will find shallow and clear waters and almost minimal people. Almyra, the unknown beach an hour away from Athens Almyra is a quiet ...

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Keramoti: The Ammoglossa that connects the sea and pine forest

Kavala is the living proof that mainland Greece can offer you as strong emotions on its beaches as the Aegean and Ionian islands. Endless beaches, pine forests, and sandy shores that await you to live a unique summer experience. When you get to know Kavala you will realize that it not only offers you a kind of holiday e.g. sun and sea but can combine culture, gastronomy, sea, and new experiences in a unique way that is difficult to find even on an island. Such case is Keramoti of Kavala. ...

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Schinos: The quiet beach which is an hour away from Athens

Even an hour away from Athens you can find beaches that will remind you of an island and you will feel for a few hours that you are on vacation. Quiet beaches with crystal clear waters and not so crowded where you can enjoy your swimming. The beaches of the Corinthian gulf and generally the area of Corinth is ideal for one day trip just for enjoying the sun and the sea. Such a beach is the beach of Schinos in Loutraki. It is not a well-known beach but it ...

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Halkidiki: The best beaches of Sithonia

They say that... Like Halkidiki, there is no other. And if you've been there at least once, you realize it might be true. This is because Halkidiki is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the mainland of Greece that offers you at the same time many good choices. Within walking distance of Thessaloniki, it captures not only the inhabitants of the co-capital who seek a short escape to its magical beaches but also travelers from every corner of Greece and Europe. The best beaches in Halkidiki of Sithonia ...

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The beaches of Attica for family getaways

Attica has many options for beaches and even for all tastes. Longer or smaller, with more or less people, cosmopolitan or more isolated. One such is the so-called kids friendly beaches of Attica i.e. for the family. The ones where you can go comfortable with the kids and have a good time. Their common characteristic is the shallow and clear waters and the spread of sand so that they can play comfortably in the sand and in the water. Without bothering you as most of these beaches are quite spread ...

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The Greek island that entered the list of the 100 most impressive in the world

The Greek islands and Greek beaches have been distinguished many times worldwide for their beauty and their special characteristics. Each new distinction, then, comes to be added to this long list. This time the international journalistic website Insider created the list of the 100 most impressive islands in the world and of course from it could not be missing a Greek island. Admittedly one of the most beautiful Greek islands that the latest years the tourist traffic has been increased in it. And this island is Ios! Ios, the Greek ...

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Wells: The unknown beach in Attica for a calm swim

Attica can be an oasis on the weekend if you find the right place to spend it. What you need is a quiet beach for diving and sand to relax. All this could be a lot closer than you think. Especially if you choose a beach like Pigadakia in Attica and within walking distance of Athens. There you will enjoy a relaxed swim in a quiet place without a lot of people. The quiet beach of Pigadakia in Attica We started a day for Delesi and decided that we would ...

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Mirror-like crystalline water at Antisamos beach

Greece is famous for its crystal clear beaches but some of them certainly stand out for the purity and clarity of their waters. One of them is located in Kefalonia and is an exotic paradise that captures your heart as soon as you are there. That beach is Antisamos beach which is hidden in a large bay. It is a unique beach which is surrounded by a green flowering landscape that reaches the sea. That's why they're used to calling it the mirror beach. Because its waters reflect the beauty ...

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A deserted and wooded beach in Attica

Attica has beaches for all tastes. Small and larger, organized or not with shallow or deeper waters. For the most part, they offer you a swimming experience in clear waters and relaxed moments to enjoy the sun and the landscape. Even more enjoyable is the swimming on beaches that offer natural shade. As is the beach of Agios Dimitrios in Attica. A beach where you will enjoy the shade of trees and most of the time you will not meet many people. Are you thinking to do something better this ...

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Swim at Agios Petros beach overlooking the Temple of Poseidon

Attica can offer you unique opportunities to spend leisurely weekends by the sea. Without having to do lot of miles and spend lots of money on fuel. There are many options and sandy beaches, with fine pebbles, more or less popular. You choose the one that suits you and you go for a dip. Today we recommend one of the beaches that have idyllic views and is near Athens. Agios Petros is the beach where you will swim while enjoying the view the Temple of Poseidon. Are you thinking to ...

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Lagadakia: not just another great beach

The beaches of the Ionian Sea are famous for their crystal clear waters which have a blue or blue-green color. The Ionian Islands have the privilege of having trees that reach the sea. There are, of course, some beaches that are even more unique by nature. One of them is Lagadakia beach which has a special feature. You realize it if you swim there several times or find out if someone tells you. The beach of Lagadakia in Kefalonia is sure to have, however, a beauty that fascinates you and ...

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Asimaki: The beautiful <pure> beach in Attica

It often happens that it's Sunday morning and while you've prepared a beach bag, umbrella and all that, you don't know which way to move. You don't want it to be too far away for both things, time and fuel savings, as you go on your one-day excursion and you want to enjoy it to the fullest. And the truth is that Attica offers large and small sandy beaches for all tastes. Whether you want ,organized or without amenities, with sand or pebbles, with shallow or wild watersI'm sure you'll ...

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Agios Nikolaos: The diamond in Attica with crystal clear waters

Attica is ideal for one-day excursions either closer or further from Athens. As long as you have patience to look before you take your first dives so you don't always fall for the same all beaches. And the truth is, you have a lot more choice than you can imagine. Beaches small or larger, with sand or pebbles, cosmopolitan or more deserted, organized and ready to welcome you with your own supplies. Somewhere there's a diamond that you'll definitely fall in love with at first sight, just like we did. ...

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The beach where, no matter how much you walk, its waters do not rise above your knees.

We parked our car and were presented with s sandy beach, flat as a plate and spread all the way to a quiet bay. We are in Syros and specifically in Galissa,a fishing village famous for its calm waters and how ideal it is to spend a family vacation there. Going down the stairs to the beach, I noticed two children who seemed to swim in deep water and also walk at the same time hunting each other. For a few seconds, I was trying to figure out what was ...

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Five Greek beaches with Caribbean-like waters

The Caribbean may be famous for its crystal clear waters but the summer holidays in Greece will convince you that our country does not fall short of this exotic destination in terms of beaches. There are Greek beaches with Caribbean-like waters combined with trees that almost touch the water. They are the so-called exotic beaches of Greece that you can find scattered in many parts of the country. The Ionian Sea certainly has its fair share since there, the waters in many cases are literally transparent. In exploringgreece.tv we gathered ...

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Argilos: The Greek beach you have… natural spa

Greece has thousands of beaches and some of them undoubtedly standing out for their special characteristics. Some of them may be approached only by the sea while others may have colours that would make the most exotic islands envie. And there are beaches that offer you a special experience, as well as the ability to have a natural spa! One of them is a Greek beach in Crete, named Argylos, in Sitia county. Argilos, a Greek beach... a natural spa Argilos is a truly special beach next to Gerontolakkos in ...

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The Greek beach that looks like an African oasis

Among the thousands of beaches of Greece are some that definitely stand out for their beauty and the dreamy scenery that surrounds them. This is also true about a Greek beach that looks like an African oasis. We are talking about Preveli beach with the palm forest by the river. It is one of the most famous and most favoured beaches in Crete. The palm forest of Preveli, an area of about 40 acres, was the second-largest palm forest in Crete (first was the one in Vai) and in it, ...

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This is the most impressive “black” beach in Greece

The beaches in Greece are often a surprise. You can find special features in the most amazing places. Beaches you've never heard of even once in your life. One of them is the blackest beach in Greece. And if that sounds weird to you, you'll understand when you see the pictures. The blackest beach in Greece and the island you will find it The blackest beach in Greece is located on one of the most beautiful islands of the Aegean Sea. And if your mind goes straight to Santorini, then ...

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