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About South Aegean

Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent South Aegean. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

General information

The beaches of South Aegean are mostly small and located in cozy bays. Some places have hard-to-reach bays of a bizarre shape, provoking active travelers to explore them. An important clarification - most beaches do not have natural shade, as the vegetation is either too small or completely absent, so do not forget your sun umbrella and protective products.

One of the interesting features of South Aegean is that most of its beaches are located away from the city's bustle, and many offer unforgettable views and magnificent seascapes. Maybe this This may not be the main factor determining the choice, but you must agree that getting a tan against an amazing landscape is much more pleasant!

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Popular destinations

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Kimolos island

14 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Sifnos island

14 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Folegandros island

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Anafi island

11 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Amorgos island

15 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs

Antiparos island

17 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Tilos island

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Pyrgaki

13 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Kastraki

17 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Charaki

16 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Agiassos

12 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Mikri Vivla

17 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Stegna

14 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Plaka

19 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Maragkas

23 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Agathonisi island

15 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Armathia island

1 beach
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Aghia Anna

20 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Kalantos

18 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Aghios Prokopios

23 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Finikas

12 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Irakleia island

5 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Kalathos

26 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Lardos

25 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Lindos

29 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Pori

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Afantou

39 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs

Xylokeratia

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Molos

35 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Panermos

16 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Marathos Island

1 beach
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for Relax

Faliraki

26 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs

Naousa

40 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Empourios

26 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs

Tsoukalia

35 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Naxos

43 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Glyfades

37 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Ampelas

31 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Pefki

20 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Agios Athanasios

14 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Livadi

14 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Panaghia

14 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Agios Georgios

15 beaches
Picturesque • Secluded relax • Natural shadow

Tourlos

43 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Agios Stefanos

41 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Gennadi

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Mesaria

21 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Faros Armenistis

45 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for Relax

Lonkaras

21 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Koufonisi

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
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South Aegean Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Tsambika Beach

Stegna 2.3 km

9.7
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
7.3 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Agia Agathi Beach

Charaki 1.1 km

9.7
Beach resort • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Small free area • Crowded in season
6.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Fyriplaka beach

Provatas 1.7 km

9.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Bright fine sand • Difficult access • Crowded in season • Dirt road > 2km
5.5 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Lindos Beach

Lindos 0.4 km

9.6
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Paralia Kallitheas

Koskinou 2.2 km

9.6
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Platis Gialos beach

Platys Gialos 0.1 km

9.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index

Popular types of South Aegean beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 1022 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in South Aegean.

Good news for those who like to merge with nature completely. South Aegean offers 30 naturist (FKK) beaches , some of which are located in very secluded places. Such pearls can only be found by an advanced traveler, so for your confident navigation, we have prepared a list of them. Remember sunscreen, since most of beaches are completely natural, there is no infrastructure for several kilometers around.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of South Aegean, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 826.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in South Aegean is less than 500 meters. 749 beaches are relatively easy to access, 99 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 165 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of South Aegean however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Hundreds of beaches in South Aegean attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all kayakers, kite surfers, sup boarders.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, South Aegean is the perfect place for you. More than 57 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
  • Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then South Aegean may be the right choice for you, as there are over 62 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 70 beaches in South Aegean can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Tsambika Beach, Fyriplaka beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of South Aegean you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this region does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of Greece, it may well compete for this title because there are about 46 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 32 beaches of South Aegean. 22 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 10 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

Latest reviews on South Aegean's beaches

Please note that lifeguards supervise 102 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 34.6°C and water up to 29.5°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 9.9°C and water to 12.3°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in South Aegean? In total there are 1022 beaches and the most popular is Tsambika Beach.

Most viewed beaches of South Aegean

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in South Aegean?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in South Aegean, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 1022 beaches in total, of which about 125 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in South Aegean:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in South Aegean?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in South Aegean, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in South Aegean and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in South Aegean?

Most of the beaches located in South Aegean are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in South Aegean by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in South Aegean:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in South Aegean?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in South Aegean?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in South Aegean by occupancy.

Popular categories:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in South Aegean?

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in South Aegean?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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